Explore the best of Puebla's flavors on a Mexico culinary tour. Discover Puebla's rich history and colorful culture while learning how to make genuine Mexican meals. Meet the chef at Meson de La Sacristia Cooking School for a 2-3-hour cooking class. Check out the National Palace, Palafoxiana Library, Barrio de los Sapos, and the Cathedral, which has two of the largest bell towers in Mexico, among other historic landmarks.
Highlights
Take a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy your self made meal
Enjoy regional specialties at a number of different restaurants in Puebla
Visit the Great Pyramidal temple in Cholula, once a center of Aztec worship
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Mexico's capital city and meet your guide, who escorts you 80 miles south to the UNESCO world heritage city of Puebla. The first stop on your Taste of Puebla culinary tour is, of course, lunch in Puebla! After lunch, travel on to your hotel and spend the afternoon strolling through the shady central plaza on your own after a brief introductory tour with your guide.
Start your morning with private transportation to Puebla’s Cathedral, a historic landmark that took 300 years to complete. From there, visit Palafoxiana Library, the first library in the Americas, before exploring the Zócalo, Puebla’s bustling main square. Continue to Capilla del Rosario, a stunning chapel in the Church of Santo Domingo, and stroll down Calle de los Dulces, a street filled with candy shops. Stop at Dulceria la Gran Fama for local sweets, then visit Museo de la Revolución and the vibrant artist quarter, Barrio del Artista.
In the afternoon, join the executive chef at Meson de La Sacristia Cooking School for a 2-3 hour private lesson. Learn to prepare traditional Pueblan dishes like salsa verde, pipian verde, and arroz con leche. After cooking, enjoy tasting your creations, accompanied by fresh hibiscus water.
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a private tour of Cholula, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas. You'll explore the Great Pyramid, the largest in the world, and walk the tunnels of the temple dedicated to Quetzalcoatl. Visit the museum and Plaza de los Altares to learn more about Cholula's history.
Next, travel just six miles to Santa Maria Tonantzintla to see its stunning 17th-century church, known for its Indigenous Baroque architecture. While exploring the town, observe Popotillo straw art by local artisans and sample a traditional cacao drink from a street stand. Then, visit Acatepec’s village church, renowned for its Baroque Talavera tilework and vibrant colors.
The tour continues in Puebla with a stop at the Barroco International Museum, designed by Toyo Ito. After some free time for lunch (at your own expense), you'll delve into the Baroque period and its contemporary influences during a guided museum tour. The day ends with a return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Day 4: Depart Puebla
Enjoy your last breakfast in Puebla and transfer back to Mexico City for onward travel.
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