Puebla
About 2 hr by car from Mexico City
The home of mole poblano and Talavera tile, with a colonial center and the Great Pyramid of Cholula next door.
Why locals go
A food weekend two hours away.
Visiting Mexico City?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Mexico City for your flight home.
What to book
- Food tour for mole and cemitas
- Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Talavera workshop tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at the church atop the Cholula pyramid
- Dinner in the historic center
With friends
- Street food tour
- Mezcal and pulque bars in Cholula
When to go
Year-round.