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Puebla

Puebla Retirement Profile

Puebla is a city steeped in history, and this is obvious in its colonial churches, lovely public buildings and stately old homes. The Spanish imported their tradition of Talavera ceramics, and local artisans expanded the color palate. Visitors today admire the facades of Puebla's historic downtown, many buildings graced with colorful tiles as well as sculpted stucco ornamentation. Puebla is also known for its delicious cuisine, among the most exciting in Mexico; there are many excellent restaurants.

Walking
Puebla is a great walking town, especially in the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Golf
There is a course outside Cholula and several near Puebla.

Good Food
Chiles en nogada (meat, nuts and fruit-stuffed chiles with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds); famous mole Poblano; camotes (sweet potato candy); cemitas (sandwiches/rolls)

Art
One of Mexico's largest cities, Puebla offers art galleries as well as museums with colonial and modern art.

Club Scene
Lots of options for nightlife and partying, especially along Calle JuÃ¡rez.

Supermarket
Plenty of major supermarkets as well as Costco and other stores.

Museums
Puebla has the country's largest number of museums after Mexico City

Ruins
Ruins in the vicinity include those of Cholula, Cacaxtla, Teotihuacan, and Mexico City.

Sightseeing
Museums, walking and bus tours, and plenty of things to do in and around Puebla keep visitors busy.

Tennis
Some of the large hotels have courts for visitors as well as their guests.

Handicrafts
Talavera tiles, place settings, and other decorative and utilitarian ceramicware

Shopping
Puebla has large shopping centers as well as many handcrafts shops.

Movies
Multiple multiplexes offer plenty of English-language movies.

Sporting Events
Puebla's professional soccer team plays at Cuauhtemoc Stadium, and the University of Puebla and Universidad de las Americas, in nearby Cholula, have many sports teams.

Desert
Not exactly desert, but a dry climate

Mountains
Puebla sits in a high valley surrounded by mountains, including famous Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl peaks.

Colonial
Doesn't get any more colonial than this; there are many dozens of lovely colonial churches, houses, and other buildings throughout the old town., although the huge city sprawls well beyond the original footprint.

Ranch
Outside the city, of course

Dry
Like other mountain cities, Puebla has a dry climate and a pleasant rainy season July through September.

Charm
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, downtown Puebla is has unique and lovely building facades and many charming restaurants. There are many special small towns to visit outside Puebla.

Single
Zillions of Uni students to meet, including lots of English-speakers at Universidad de las Americas, in Puebla

Winter
Warm days, cool nights are the norm.

Summer
Lovely summer rains most often refresh rather than ruin plans.

International Airport
Puebla's Hermanos SerdÃ¡n International Airport is located just north of the city.