Puebla Known as the City of Angels. The Mexican state of Puebla is located in the center east of the country. Puebla was the first city in central Mexico founded by the Spanish conquerors. Puebla is located at the Valley of Puebla also known as the Valley of Cuetlaxcoapan, a large valley surrounded on four sides by the mountains and volcanoes of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt.

Activities:

1. Mountain Climbing
The volcanoes in Puebla's surrounding areas provide the perfect settings for mountain climbing. Once you have climbed to the top of these mountains, your perspective of the city will never be the same. During the climb, you can breathe fresh air and enjoy excellent lodging facilities surrounded by beautiful trees and ravines.

2. Outdoor Activities
Puebla offers many recreational activities that you can experience in its vast natural areas. You can go hiking, cave diving in underground caverns and rappelling down large cliffs.

- Tzicatlacoyan: This is an underground world that offers a very unique rocky landscape. As you explore the caverns, you'll see stalagmites, stalactites, rivers, springs and various chambers, making it the ideal spot for cave diving.

- Cantiles: The excellent rock formations here form part of a geological paradise that is ideal for climbing and rappelling.

3. Ecotourism
Because of the growing need to return to nature, many new ecotourism sites are cropping up across the nation. You can discover the magic, beauty and diverse ecosystems at these places while enjoying a fascinating hike.

- Izta-Popo National Park: It is most notable sights are the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes, which are the second and third highest elevations in Mexico. In the park's surrounding areas you'll fine pine and Encino oak forests where you can go hiking and camping with an experienced guide.

- La Malinche National Park: This is the perfect place to observe flora and fauna. Among the various animal species you'll see are squirrels, deer, coyotes, badgers and snakes. Here you can also visit the Albergue de La Malinche tourist center.

- Club Amatzcalli de Metepec: This is one of Mexico's first recreational areas with a controlled ecosystem, which is done using state-of-the-art technology. Here you'll find a lake with an abundant supply of rainbow trout.

- Club Amatzcalli de Chautla: The grounds here form part of the Ex-Hacienda of Chautla, where you'll find two lakes that host three annual fishing tournaments. One is a trout fishing competition, dubbed Torneo de Aniversario. The other two, which are bass tournaments, are called Torneo por Parejas and Torneo de Padres e Hijos.

5. WhiteWater Rafting
The gorgeous natural scenery in Puebla's surrounding areas offers the ideal spots to enjoy various outdoor recreational activities like rafting. As you roll down the rapids you'll live an exhilarating experience that you can share with the whole family. At Rio Apulco you'll find equipment rentals and guides offering their services.

6. Amusement Parks and Recreation
Puebla has one of the most important and spectacular zoos in the nation. You'll have a fascinating experience there largely because you are permitted to have direct contact with the animals that run free in the park.

- Parque Zoologico Africam Safari: This is the ideal spot to observe flora and fauna. It has more than 400 native plant species and more than 1,500 animals that run free, including antelopes, bison, bears, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hippopotami and chimpanzees. There are also special attractions, such as a bat cave, a botanical garden, a butterfly sanctuary and a camping area.

- Agua Azul: This swimming resort with thermal waters has eight pools, one of which comes complete with waves and a wading pool. The beautiful recreational areas offer basketball courts, soccer fields, front tennis courts and a children's play area. In addition, this place provides dressing rooms, showers, saunas, a restaurant and bar, restrooms and a sporting goods store.

7. Night Life:
Puebla has various nightspots where you can have some drinks while enjoying food and conversation. Here you'll also find many options if you're looking for a younger party scene. At these places you'll hear all kinds of music that will keep you dancing all night. We recommend that you visit the bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the downtown area.

8. Museums
In a city that offers so much culturally, it's hardly surprising that you'll find numerous and diverse museums. At these places you'll learn about the history, traditions and culture of the people of Puebla.

9. Historical Archtecture