A city of over 3 million souls (Mexico's fourth largest city) and a two hour bus ride southeast of Mexico City. It is a World Heritage Site. Known for it's great architecture and food.
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| View from a roof top of the Amparo Museum - near downtown |
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| Typical street view. Weather was stunning. Warm, sunny, cloudless skies all the time. |
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| From the roof top a view of the local volcano - Popocatépetl. Puebla is some times exposed to the ash and dust that emanate from the volcano during its active periods, the most recent occurring on May 8, 2013. |
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| From ruins on top of a hill, a view of the city and the volcano. |
A church that was built on top of indigenous ruins.
There are so many churches in Puebla! Night is the time to see them as they are lit up and look amazing.
Church of San Cristóbal
Perhaps the most stunning interior is the Chapel of the Rosario located in the Church of Santo Domingo.The chapel is filled with images and elements which are representative of the Baroque of New Spain. Even though you might be worn out with all the churches, this chapel is not to be missed. Thank you Mirbel for making sure I got in to see it.
Street scene at the Zocalo (central town square / park). It remains the cultural, political and religious center of the city.
Everyone comes out at night.
Camotes are candies that are famous in Puebla. The owner did not speak English but his grand-daughter did and he wanted her to serve me so she could practice. She is a student at the local university studying business.
Brides-maid dresses. They are the best! They remind me of scoops of sherbet.
Mexicans love balloons and they are always sold around the Zocalo at night when the families come out to stroll the area.
Every town needs it's super hero.
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