El Carmen Travel Guide
Puebla
Popular places to visit
Africam Safari
Bring the whole family for an entertaining day out. In the car or on foot, spot lions, giraffes, elephants and more roaming together.
Zócalo de Puebla
View the public works of art, relax in one of the cafés and get a sense of the culture in this central plaza.
Puebla Cathedral
Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Presiding over the city of Cholula is one of the world’s largest pyramids, with an immense slope built up over centuries of religious devotion.
University of the Americas Puebla
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of the Americas Puebla during your travels in San Andrés Cholula. Discover the volcano viewpoints and cafes in this trendy area.
Zona Histórica de los Fuertes
You can find out about the history of Puebla with a visit to Zona Histórica de los Fuertes. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns
Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns
Puebla Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium Michin or Observation Wheel
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Posada XVII
EXCELLENT PLACE ! Staff is very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
Excellent option to stay in downtown, great location for visiting major points of interest and museums. The staff is very friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Camino Real Puebla Angelopolis
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Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
The lobster was good
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
InterContinental Presidente Puebla by IHG
La estancia increíble
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Puebla La Noria by IHG
Great place
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
Puebla Historic Center
Travellers come to Puebla Historic Center for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Zócalo de Puebla and Los Sapos Bazaar while you're in town.
Barrio De Analco
If you're spending some time in Barrio De Analco, Ovando Bridge and Museo de la Memoria Histórica Universitaria are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de la Luz
Though Barrio de la Luz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
Barrio Del Alto
Though Barrio Del Alto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Sapos Bazaar and Zócalo de Puebla.
San Sebastian
While San Sebastian isn't home to many top sights, Zócalo de Puebla and Rosario Chapel are some notable places to visit nearby.
Xanenetla
Xanenetla might not have many top sights, but Fort Loreto and Zona Histórica de los Fuertes are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
