Puebla, Mexico. fifth installment

our hotel lobby! in Puebla

We spent 6 days in Mexico City, then took a very comfortable bus to Puebla (just two hours away.) We stayed in Puebla 4 days, and then flew home.

Compared to Mexico City's 21 million people, Puebla at 1.5 million seems small. We stayed in the historic center of town and were able to walk to many sites, including the zocalo and cathedral.

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The cathedral

A daytime view of the cathedral

Walking the friendly streets of Puebla

Kids practicing their English on us

another group, practicing their English on us

beautiful day, beautiful view of Puebla

Lupita (Los antiguos bohemios is an amazing entertainer. Right in our hotel lobby.

historic Puebla

Kids fascinated by our sketchbooks

The zocalo at night

working in our sketchbooks

Ancient pyramids nearby Puebla

Our group of amigos, at the pyramids

St Maria Tonatzintla cathedral

Farewell to Mexico dinner

traveling home from Puebla to Tijuana to San Diego

We had a wonderful time! Lots of great artistic inspiration, along with history and just plan fun. Mexico's people were incredible friendly everywhere we went, and seemed happy that we were visiting their country. 

See installment one, two, and three and four.   

Mexico City
The Red Tree House B&B, Condesa (FANTASTIC)
Merotoro restaurant, Condesa (very good)
Museo del Palacia de Bellas Artes (murals. amazing. do not miss)
Soumaya Museum (incredible collection. do not miss)
La Capital restaurant, Condesa (we ate there twice)
Museo National de Antopologia  (all day venture, with lunch on the patio. do not miss)
Museo Frida Kahlo Casa Azul (Frida and Diego's house. duh, do not miss. make advance reservations)
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli (amazing building. architect: Rivera)
Murals de Diego Rivera Secretary of Education Building (Diego fans do not miss)

Netouring with guide Kuny. (Private tour and bus)

Puebla

Mesones Sacristia  (small hotel, perfect location, with excellent food)

Talavera de la Reyna (gorgeous quality talavera pottery-there's a factory nearby, but it's closed on Sundays)

Museo Amparo (ultra-modern museum with great upstairs cafe view)

Hotel Royale (Azotea ~3rd floor for drinks and the view)

St Maria Tonatzintla cathedral (like no other you've ever seen!)

Manos de la Tierra (jewelry store)

Carlos Rivero Tours (tour guide and transportation)