Shrimp ceviche in Puebla, Mexico, with tomatoes, red onions, coriander, and a lime wedge on a yellow plate, served with seasoned cucumber slices

Flavours of Puebla

Bite-sized trip

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    • Itinerary:
      Puebla
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights
    • Price:
      From £244 per person (excluding flights)

    Puebla is widely regarded as Mexico’s capital of food, with some of the best restaurants in the country and specialities which you won’t find anywhere else. It’s also a charming city with some wonderful colonial architecture and a thriving modern culture too. You’ll spend two nights in a 17th-century colonial hotel, and will head out with a local guide to discover the secrets of Mexican cuisine, nobody leaves Puebla hungry.

    Orange church with golden domes on a hill in Puebla, Mexico, with a smoking volcano in the background

    A street lined with colorful colonial buildings under a clear blue sky.

    Day 1 - Arrival in Puebla

    When you arrive you’ll make your way to your hotel near the central square to settle in – a perfect base to explore the highlights of the city. You’ll find restaurants and food stalls all around, and the historic centre alone is home to 70 old churches and a beautiful cathedral. Take a stroll around, find a spot for some tacos and a cold drink, and watch life unfold.

    Day 2 - Explore (and taste) the city

    After a relaxing morning, you’ll meet up with a local ‘Poblano’ guide for a taste tour of the city. Puebla is famous for its ‘mole’, a sauce based on chocolate that is often eaten with chicken and rice, and you’ll also sample plenty of other Mexican delicacies from tacos to nachos, and go behind the scenes of small restaurants and bakeries. You can also make use of some real local knowledge to find out all the best places to eat and drink this evening…

    A lively indoor market with hanging woven baskets, stalls of fresh flowers, fruits, prepared food, and several people browsing.
    Vibrantly tiled ornate building facade with a central statue of a saint in a blue niche.

    Day 3 - Continue your journey through Mexico

    With your belly still full, this morning it’s time to say goodbye to Puebla and travel to your next Mexican destination.

    Accommodation

    Hotel courtyard in Puebla, Mexico, with a swimming pool, tropical plants, and white buildings with arches and balconies
    Cosy hotel room in Puebla, Mexico, with a wooden beam ceiling, large bed, seating area, and wall-mounted television
    Spacious hotel courtyard in Puebla, Mexico, with multiple floors, wrought-iron balconies, and a tree in the centre

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