After we left Cuernavaca, we decided to make a two day visit to the colonial city of Puebla, which sits at an elevation of 7,068 ft. on a broad plain that lies between mountain ranges and snowcapped volcanoes. Puebla is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its restored colonial center, numerous churches and convents, and extensive use of painted tiles, gold leaf, and molded plaster. It's a very picturesque town, and we enjoyed walking around the streets, visiting the busy zocolo, and taking photos of the colorful architecture. Our hotel was right in the heart of the colonial district, so it was easy to walk everywhere. The city is laid out in a grid pattern, which makes it very easy to navigate. Several blocks are pedestrian zones only, and they were always jammed packed with shoppers and tourists. The weather was even significantly cooler here than in Cuernavaca, and we even enjoyed our first rainfall since being here. Here are some images from our brief stay in Puebla.
View of the city from our hotel room looking NW...
View from hotel room...
The Cathedral has the tallest bell towers in Mexico...
Another church...
A cross greeting guests at the main entrance...
Typical downtown scene at the zocolo...
The zocolo and its massive fountain (cathedral in the background)...
Balloon venders are very popular in Puebla...
Typical street...
Sidewalk cafe and restaurant...
Plant filled windows...
Casa de los Munecos and its tile caricatures of the town council adorning the facade...
Two very colorful buildings...
An interesting sculpture I came across...
The artist market...
Typical crafts for sale...
Jeans anyone?
Dried flowers and vases for sale...
An interesting courtyard I walked into...
Inside the government palace...
Z talking a break in the zocolo...
The cathedral lit up a night...
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