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01/01/2022

Puebla is the capital and the largest city of the Puebla State.

Teleférico – Cable Car of Puebla

The Puebla Cable Car is a tourist attraction in the city of Puebla. It is located in the area of the Forts, communicating the Exhibitor Center, whose station is 58 meters high, with the monument to Zaragoza, where the station is 48 meters above the ground.

From the cabins, you can contemplate the largest urban mural in the world, a panoramic view of the city, as well as the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes. Besides the forts, other attractions in the vicinity are the Paseo del Teleferico Park, the planetarium, and the Museum of Evolution.

The cable car has two gondolas that provide service to a maximum of 35 people per cabin, with a travel time of between three and five minutes.

The inauguration of this transport system brought with it some criticism in the national media. In addition to exceeding the budgeted amount by 116%, it was widely criticized for the delay in the work, whose delivery date was changed four times, adding at the end three years more than what was provided.

Originally, the project comprised a length of almost 2 kilometers, which would connect the Exhibitor Center, in the Los Fuertes area, with the Historic Center.

In 2013, after the demolition of the Casa del Torno, a listed construction from the 17th century, the work was suspended after a judge ordered the suspension of the work in the Artist’s Quarter since the corresponding permits from the National Institute of Anthropology and History were not available.

The hours of operation are Monday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00.

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The Chautla Hacienda was a formerly vast extension of farmland located in the San Martin Texmelucan Valley in the state of Puebla, northwest of the city of Puebla in Mexico. It was established in the 18th century, primarily producing grain. In the 19th century, it became the property of an Englishman by the name of Thomas Gillow. He passed the property to his son Eulogio Gillow, who became the first archbishop of Antequera (city of Oaxaca). Eulogio worked to modernize the hacienda, building the first hydroelectric dam in Latin America on the property. He also built the property’s signature building, an English-style residence, locally called “El Castillo” (The Castle) which overlooks the dam. Today, only a small fraction of the hacienda remains, and it is run as a recreational and cultural center by an agency of the state of Puebla. The present-day hacienda is located in the San Martin Texmelucan Valley, eight km outside the city of the same name, in the municipality of San Salvador el Verde. Located between Mexico City and Puebla, the hacienda lies within the Puebla metropolitan area. In the colonial era, the nearby highway which crosses the valley served as a market road that transported agricultural goods to the larger cities of Mexico City, Puebla and Veracruz. The area has a slightly cooler and wetter climate than Mexico City, and the property is ringed by the remains of what were large forests. Overall, the property measures about sixty hectares, thirty-five of which are forest, and twelve are surface water. The property includes the original manor house, a small lake formed by a dam built on the Atoyac River, and an English-style residence hall on the edge of the lake. The manor house was originally built by the Marquis of Selva Negra, the first owner of the property, but different parts of the complex date from different times. It is built at an elevation that overlooks the property, although trees block the view of the lake. The house now serves as the entrance to the hacienda and it is surrounded by a number of ash trees that are centuries old. Visitors enter a side portal into the inner courtyard. The courtyard fountain, built in 1941, is covered in Talavera plates and tiles. Opposite the fountain is a small chapel. The four flanks of the building enclosing the courtyard feature small watchtowers on the four outer corners. The entrance to the site museum is on the north side. The museum contains photographs, paintings, furniture, and other items displayed among the former rooms of the house including the salon, the kitchen, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. Beside the manor house are the remains of other hacienda buildings such as horse stables. To reach the rest of the property, one exits the house into the east garden, which is one of several on the property. This garden contains a large white fountain flanked by two reflecting pools. In this garden, there are a number of paths, including one that leads to the lake and the English-style residence. The lake is formed by a dam that was originally created by a former owner in the late 19th century. It covers about twelve hectares and is divided into two sections by a land bridge that leads to what is considered to be the most iconic building on the property. An English-style residence house, locally called “El Castillo” (The Castle), was originally built as a residence hall for teachers at a planned agricultural college by the same owner who created the dam. It is a brick building with white accents. Above the door of the main portal, the date of 1898 appears the completion date. The facade faces the land bridge dividing the lake and allows views of the entire lake. Tourist attraction This area of the hacienda was strictly private property until it was turned into a cultural and recreational center by Instituto para la Asistencia Pública del Estado de Puebla, a state agency. As such it promotes the main architectural elements (the main house and the residence hall) as well as the lake and the forest that surrounds it. The site offers activities such as sport fishing, camping, picnicking, and rents out facilities for events. The English-style residence hall attracts many visitors. Its roof is open to the public, and its restaurant, named “El Castillo,” specializes in trout dishes. The other popular activity is fishing in the waters behind the dam for trout and other species which are stocked by an organization called “Amatzcalli.” A small grocery, a bait store, boat rental, and fishing instruction are available. History The hacienda was created by Manuel Rodriguez de Pinillos y Lopez, who received the title of the first Marquis of Selva Nevada from Carlos III in 1777. However, this marquis never resided in it. It is one of a number of haciendas established in the valley which formed the basis of the local economy in the colonial period. The hacienda was originally established due to the natural resources, the availability of indigenous labor, and its proximity to regional markets. The climate, abundance of water, and fertile ground made it suitable for the production of grain. Initially, the hacienda raised corn and wheat on about 6,000 hectares and included lands that are now incorporated into a number of ranches and villages in both Puebla and Tlaxcala states. The hacienda eventually became the inheritance of the fourth Marchioness of Selva Negra, Soledad Gutierrez de Rivero Martinez de Pinillos. She had a daughter from her first marriage by the name of Mara Zavala y Gutierrez. In the 1820s, she was remarried, to an Englishman by the name of Thomas Gillow. Gillow was born in Liverpool, England in 1797 and arrived in Mexico in 1819, during the Mexican War of Independence. He became a fashionable jeweler and member of Mexico City society, allowing him to meet and then marry the Marchioness. Following his marriage, Gillow dedicated himself to running the family estate. >>Read more
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The key to choosing where to stay in Puebla will depend on what you are looking for – whether it’s a vibrant city experience or something more intimate and rural. Here is an overview of some of the best areas to stay in Puebla worth considering! Located only two hours drive from Mexico City, Puebla is the fourth largest city in Mexico. Puebla is centrally located in the south of Mexico, in the Valley of Cuetlaxcoapan at the foot of Popocatepetl, one of Mexico’s highest volcanoes. The charming colonial city Puebla is a UNESCO World Heritage city with interesting history, colorful architecture, churches, markets, Poblano cuisine; and surrounding famous volcanoes Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl. 5 Best Areas to Stay in Puebla So, lets’ see the 5 best areas to stay in Puebla including the Centro, La Paz, Angelopolis, and Cholula. Let’s go over where they are, what they offer, and who they may be good for. If you want to uncover the history of the city, dating back to when it was first founded, then you will definitely want to consider Centro Historico. However, if the history you are interested in is of the even older variety, then San Andres Cholula and its Great Pyramid and ruins will probably be much more to your liking. If you are coming to Puebla to study at one of its universities or simply want to stay in one of the city’s most exclusive districts, then it would be unquestionably recommended to look closer at Angelopolis. On the other end of the scale, maybe you are traveling on a budget or simply don’t want to spend too much or want to live around the locals, in which case Finsa may be your preferred choice. You might even simply want a laid-back vacation, sampling gourmet foods and enjoying stunning views and parks. If that is the case, then look no further than La Paz. If you take things like these, as well as other similar considerations, into account while reading, it will make your task of settling on a destination as simple as possible.
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The name Cuexcomate is from the Nahuatl language and means “place to keep” or “warehouse”. The same word still designates artisanal barns in the state of Morelos. The crater of Cuexcomate is an empty cone of an extinct geyser. Cuexcomate is an inactive geyser in Puebla city, Puebla state, Mexico. The sinter cone that the geyser built up around its vent is 13 meters tall and has a diameter of 23 meters. A central crater within the cone is up to 8 meters wide and 17 meters deep (extending 4 meters below ground level). Historically, Cuexcomate has been cited that the geyser was formed before the 1064 eruption of the Popocatépetl, an active volcano and the second highest peak in Mexico, which likely activated geothermal spring circulation that cut upward through Mesozoic limestone and deposited the geyser and the springs around it. The geyser’s rock composition is 99% calcite, differing thus from typical silica sinter deposits. Cuexcomate has been mistakenly called “the smallest volcano in the world” because of the popular belief that it was indeed a volcano, based only on the shape of the structure; however, it is not a volcano. The geyser is found at the intersection of 2 Poniente (west) and 3 Norte (north), in the Colonia La Libertad, in the square of the same name in Puebla City. La Colonia La Libertad was incorporated into the city of Puebla in 1943. On November 27, 1970, a plaque was placed to commemorate the founding of La Libertad around the sides of the Cuexcomate geyser. Currently, it is possible to enter through the crater, where there are spiral-shaped stairs that allow one to descend to the interior of the crater, into the excavated interior of the structure, where cultural events are occasionally performed. At the bottom, there is sulfurous water that rises from the caves, which has not been studied. It is believed that of the various tunnels that cross under the city of Puebla, one runs from the hill of Loreto to the hill of San Juan (now the hill of La Paz) and from there travels down to the hill Cuexcomate, afterward crossing under the Atoyac River and ending in the Archaeological zone of Cholula and its pyramids. Visitors can descend to the interior of the Cuexcomete crater from 10:00 to 18:00.
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El Parián is Puebla’s largest traditional handcraft market. It is one of the most-visited tourist attractions of Puebla City. Located on the southeastern corner of Puebla’s historic center, El Parián market is surrounded by Barrio del Artista (“Neighborhood of the Artist”). The streets outside the market proper are filled with galleries and artists selling on the street. Most of its buildings are made of brick with Talavera tile accents very typical of Puebla traditional architecture, and its streets are paved in stone. Currently, it has 112 stores decorated with bricks and tiles from Talavera and you can find all kinds of traditional crafts from a few regions. These include various kinds of pottery, regional and traditional clothing, leather goods, wood items, jewelry, and copper work. Handcrafts from Puebla state dominate, including Talavera pottery, silver from Amozoc, amate paper from Pahuatlán, and traditional candies such as camotes. Another of the attractions of the Parián are the cartoonists, who, through a photo or in-person and at the moment, create pencil cartoons, in different sizes and at a fairly accessible price. Nearby you can find other services to complement the visit, such as restaurants, where you can eat dishes from Puebla’s gastronomy. Some activities in which the market participates – an “offering corridor” is organized that passes through the market, in addition to other historical points of the city of Puebla. It is worth mentioning that this market is among the most visited by tourists. History The market was built in 1801 in the old Plazuela de San Roque. The buildings originally were always a market, called El Parian, which opened in 1760 and operated until the end of the 19th century. It was called parián because it was the passage of muleteers who came from Veracruz, Oaxaca, La Costa Chica de Guerrero, and the capital of the Colony. By 1801, it was a major stop and market for caravans bringing goods from Veracruz, Oaxaca, La Costa Chica of Guerrero, and Mexico City. It is considered the first artisan market in the city, beginning its activities from the year 1760 until the appearance of the railroad, becoming a center of cargo and retail trade of souvenirs and typical fried food stalls receiving the name of Plaza of the Baratillo. Its demise came with the construction of the railroads, devolving into a flea market and market for cheap goods. In 1961, the market was revamped to its current use, to move street vendors off the main plaza. In the market, you can find a variety of crafts and typical sweets from the capital of Puebla, as well as from the cities of Atlixco, Cholula, and Tecali de Herrera. Handicrafts In the market during the national dates, you can see the premises filled with typical costumes, mainly from China Poblana, in its three versions: simple, medium luxury, and luxury. The single consists of a few sequins on the front of the skirt where an eagle is drawn. The medium luxury one has the eagle on the front and the Aztec calendar on the back, while the luxury one is completely embroidered with beads and sequins with figures of the eagle and Aztec calendar, as well as a charro and a Chinese from Puebla. In addition to the suits, you can also find charro hats, tricolor bows, shirts among other accessories of the season. The traditional Talavera, in its presentations of tableware and decorative products, also with the option of buying them in ceramic. It can also be mentioned that the Puebla Talavera is known as a symbol of identity and is recognized worldwide. His technique is based on traditional pottery techniques dating from the 16th century. The Puebla Talavera has the Denomination of Origin Four (DO4) that certifies it as the only one in the world. Textile products are the ones with the most variety in the market, where regional costumes, dresses, and embroidered blouses for women stand out; as well as traditional Mexican garments, to mention a few, sarapes, shawls and shawls, jackets, sashes, and tablecloths. Leather products are also sold, ranging from briefcases to huaraches, through bags, wallets, and belts. You can find pottery crafts such as pots, vases, plates, pots, cups, and vases; as well as made of copper. Products made from palm are sold, resulting in bags, rugs, folders, and hats with bright-colored details. In some stalls silver, alpaca, blued, and fancy jewelry is sold. Also, there are wax dolls; blown glass, confetti, paper amate from Pahuatlán, silverware from Amozoc, regions near the city of Puebla. The market has a schedule from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
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