10 places that every poblano should know

to be called red bone poblano, “dog paw”, “flea market expert” and “indomitable traveler of the ROUTE” you must know or have heard of any of these sites and, if not, you are failing as a poblano. So challenge yourself and start making your checklist.

1. The Hermitage of Silence

It was built in 1986 by Friar Jerome Genovardmissionary of the Franciscan order, this sanctuary is located in the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park.

The hermitage is a space to fill you with peace and disconnect from the world, regardless of the religion you profess, in addition to being able to appreciate the imposing Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes up close.

Where: inside the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Parkapproximately 22 kilometers from the city of Puebla.

2. The San Marcos bridge

Also known as the bridge “Eng. Gilberto Borja Navarrete” It is one of the tallest structures in the world. With 225 meters high and 850 meters long.

Where: It is part of the 85 kilometers of the Mexico-Tuxpan Highway section New Necaxa-Tihuatlan, that crosses the Sierra Madre Oriental.

3. Yohualichan pre-Hispanic site

The importance of this archeological site lies in the fact that it was the first totonac settlement region of.

Where: town of Yohualichan, 165 km from the state capital, largely following the Puebla-Xalapa Superhighway, where there is a deviation towards the Cuenca de Oriental and the Sierra Norte, towards Cuetzalan del Progreso. Direct access to the site is through a deviation 12 kilometers from Cuetzalan on a cobbled road.

4. Chichicazapan Grotto

One of the most popular caves in this region, inside it has an underground river and a pool two meters deep.

The cave has a length of 50 meters and an entrance of more than 100 meters in height with a dimension of 250 meters in width.

Where: Located in the Chichicazapan Community2 kilometers (15 minutes) from the center of Cuetzalan.

5. San Juan Plains

This natural region is located on the slopes of the Pico de Orizaba volcano. One of its main attractions are volcanic craters full of turquoise water, such as the Alchichica and Aljojuca lagoons.

6. The largest maze in all of Mexico in Santa Rita Tlahuapan

In this municipality is the largest labyrinth in Mexico, with a diameter of 6,000 square meters and 2,870 corridors. Its construction took more than 6 years and it was inaugurated in 2012 inside the Alpinia park, which is open to the public every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The entrance fee is $180 per person and $150 for children under 12 years of age.

Address: Camino Alpino Km 3, 74105 Santa Rita Tlahuapan

7. Glamping in Zacatlan

Sleeping under the stars and in complete comfort is now a reality.

In it magical town of Zacatlan of the blocks, there are various areas where cabins and camping and glamping areas abound where you can spend a pleasant time in the company of your family, friends or partner.

8. Bridge of God in Molcaxac

This beautiful natural sanctuary is located in the Mixteca, where you will find a cave that crosses the Atoyac River and several waterfalls that have a height of 50 meters.

Where: Molcaxac- Huatlatlauca Highway

9. Former convent of San Juan Bautista in Cuautinchán

Located about 50 minutes from the city of Puebla, there is an architectural treasure that very few know about.

The former convent of San Juan Bautista is located next to that of Tecali and Tepeaca. According to the INAH, the three form the golden triangle of convents dating from the 16th century.

10. “The Arches” of Tochimilco

Not only in Queretaro there are aqueducts, but in Puebla there are some really beautiful arches that are worth visiting.

Where: Maximino Ávila Camacho extension, in Tochimilco; these aqueducts were built in the places of the ex hacienda of Santa Rosa Chapulapa.