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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Puebla

11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Puebla, Mexico

Updated July 20, 2026

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Puebla, Mexico

Secrets of Puebla Tunnels

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

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Puebla, Mexico

Rosary Chapel

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

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Puebla, Mexico

Biblioteca Palafoxiana

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

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Cuexcomate

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

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Amparo Museum

This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

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La Pasita

This cluttered cantina is famed for its cheese-spiked, raisin-flavored liqueur.

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Casa del Títere (House of Puppets)

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.

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