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Puebla attractions
Puebla attractions
Los Fuertes (Fuerte de Loreto and Fuerte de Guadalupe) - The forts, which sit atop the Cerro de Guadalupe is where the Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862. This successful defense of the city by General Ignacio Zaragoza from invading French forces is commemorated every year in Puebla throughout the month of May and specifically on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo in Spanish).
Zocalo (City Center)- Puebla's historic downtown contains beautiful colonial architecture and was granted UNESCO world heritage status in 1987.
Cathedral - Built between 1575 and 1640, it has two of the tallest church towers in Mexico.
Palafoxian Library - A library built in the 18th century which contains a unique collection.
Los Sapos (Art District)- Many painters have ateliers offering their paintings and a block away, every Saturday and Sunday, there is a flea market where you can find handicrafts and some antiques.
Chipilo- Italian town that is only 20 minutes outside the city for an authentic northern Italian experience.
Flowers in Atlixco
Metepec
Huey Atlixcáyotl - A festival in the municipality of Atlixco that occurs the last Sunday of September.
Cuaxcomate, the world's smallest volcano (now extinct), is in Puebla.
Cholula - A neighboring town 10 kilometers away filled with as many as 365 churches (actually just 45..) and an archaeological site.
Africam Safari - A Zoo park where wild African animals live freely.
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