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“Puebla - Zócalo” PlanetWare.com
“Discover Puebla, One of Mexico's Best Kept Secrets” The Mexico File
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 25 attractions in Puebla
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Traveler Description: An old fountain rests at the center of this bucolic plaza, located in Puebla's historic district.
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza, Neighborhood, Park
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour

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“Our favorite Zocalo is in Puebla”
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5 of 5 stars
unclelouie   101 contributions
Minnesota
Dec 4, 2008

I suppose it can sound a bit mundane. Another zocalo. The Cathedral on one side of the plaza, City Hall on another, lots of restaurants and side-walk cafes, trees and gardens all over the place, kids playing with their balloons, and sometimes a concert at night in front of the Cathedral. While that seems to be typical of Mexico's zocalos... more

“The pulse of Puebla.”
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5 of 5 stars
ricka..   99 contributions
boston,ma.
Feb 27, 2008

What a beautiful square. Surrounded by some stunning colonial buildings and a fantastically beautifull church, it's easy to spend time watching life go. They should kick out McDonalds, but what can you do? I especially enjoyed walking some of the streets a few blocks behind the square and seeing all the little storfront food stalls and shops. The buildings are... more

“View pulse of city”
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5 of 5 stars
ReaganNelson01   1 contribution
Long Beach CA & Hendersonville NC
Oct 9, 2007

Excellent resting location to view locals bustling from one point to the next as well as national and international tourist. more

“Nice place for an evening walk and dinner”
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4 of 5 stars
amedina   55 contributions
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
May 22, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This is a very calm place, full of trees and a beautiful fountain. It has several nice buildings around, including the astounding cathedral (one of the oldest in America). There are several places to dinner, restaurants, bars, with live music and good ambient, even karaoke. For the more young there are also McDonalds and Carl's Junior. A good idea to... more

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Puebla, Mexico