Cathedral of Immaculate Conception

Built between 1575 and 1649 AD, this is the second largest cathedral of Mexico. The bas-relief figures of Spain's celebrated kings and its Barroque style of architecture are the biggest attractions of this unique monument.

Palafox Library

Housed in the Archdiocese Palace (south of the Cathedral), this library was founded in 1646 AD, and contains a wide collection of antique books.

Rosary Chapel

One of the finest examples of Mexican Barroque style, The Rosary Chapel is covered from top to bottom in gold leaf, tiles, and woodwork. Constructed in the year 1690, it holds a special place in the architectural history of this region.

Amparo Museum

This is a modern museum that houses artefacts from the Pre - Columbian, colonial, and modern era of Mexico. It also has a great collection of books that date back to 16th and 17th century.


 

Museums

These apart the city has a number of museums. These are: Regional Museum, Revolution Museum, Santa Rosa Convent and Museum, and Jose Luis Bello Art Museum.

Places Nearby - Cholula Pyramid

Once at Puebla, a visit to the nearby (10 km) Cholula Pyramid is a must. Its importance lies in it being the largest pyramid in the world. Situated at a distance of around 10 km from Puebla, it covers an area of over forty-six acres.

Africam Safari Zoo

It was founded in 1972. It has been built under the supervision of technicians who have tried to transplant part of Africa in Mexico by selecting animals which can adapt to the existing environmental and topographic conditions. Thanks to this supervision many species have adopted and several of them are reproducing within the park. At present Africam Safari has approximately 3000 animals of approximately 250 species and is growing constantly. In addition to this it is meeting the modern zoo’s objectives: conservation, investigation and education.