Puebla

A 2025 Review of the Hiking Excursion to Iztaccíhuatl from Puebla

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A 2025 Review of the Hiking Excursion to Iztaccíhuatl from Puebla Okay, so there’s a certain kind of feeling you get when you look at a huge mountain from a distance. Anyway, from the beautiful city of Puebla, the profile of Iztaccíhuatl volcano really dominates the view to the west. Frankly, its shape, which looks a whole lot like a woman lying down, is what gives it the name “The Sleeping Woman” in the Nahuatl language, right. It’s almost impossible to see it and not wonder what it would be like to actually stand on its slopes. As a matter …

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Top 5 Atlixco Private & Luxury Tours Reviewed for 2025

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Top 5 Atlixco Private & Luxury Tours Reviewed for 2025 So, you’re thinking about a special trip to Atlixco, right? That place is seriously something else. It’s almost like it’s pulled right from a storybook, with its super bright streets and that, you know, giant volcano just kind of hanging out in the background. It’s really called the “City of Flowers,” and frankly, it completely lives up to the name. But anyway, getting past the main tourist spots and seeing the real stuff is, well, the whole point. We’ve been looking at some of the more personal, high-end ways to …

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A Guide to the Top 5 Chignahuapan Historical Tours

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A Guide to the Top 5 Chignahuapan Historical Tours You know, planning a trip to a place as special as Chignahuapan can feel a little bit overwhelming, right? Well, there are so many stories packed into its colorful streets. The thing is that you really want to connect with its past. Basically, taking a guided tour is probably one of the best ways to get the real story of this Pueblo Mágico. I’ve had the chance to check out a few of them, and honestly, some are really a cut above the rest. So, I figured I would share my …

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Top 5 Chignahuapan Cruises & Sailing Tours: Your Guide to the Lagoon

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Top 5 Chignahuapan Cruises & Sailing Tours: Your Guide to the Lagoon So, most people know Chignahuapan for its incredible, year-round Christmas spirit and the countless workshops that actually make shiny holiday ornaments. That colorful reputation is certainly well-deserved, you know. Still, there’s a part of this Pueblo Mágico that offers a completely different kind of magic, a more or less quiet and watery kind. I mean, the Laguna de Chignahuapan, a pretty big body of water right at the edge of town, is actually a real surprise. Honestly, moving away from the busy streets filled with baubles and finding …

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Top 5 Central Mexico Sightseeing Tours: A Real Review

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Top 5 Central Mexico Sightseeing Tours: A Real Review So, you’re looking at trips to the heart of Mexico, and honestly, the number of choices can be a little overwhelming. You know, you see all these amazing pictures of pyramids and colorful towns, but picking the right tour is sort of key to a great experience. I mean, you want something that really shows you the soul of a place, not just rushes you from one spot to another. We’ve been there, so we’ve put together a list of five sightseeing tours in Central Mexico that are, frankly, completely worth …

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My Favorite Atlixco Private Sightseeing Tours

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My Favorite Atlixco Private Sightseeing Tours So, you’re thinking about a trip to Atlixco, and frankly, that’s a brilliant idea. It’s almost impossible to describe this place without smiling, you know? They actually call it “Atlixco de las Flores,” which basically means Atlixco of the Flowers, and seriously, they are not kidding about that part. It’s pretty much a town that’s just covered in blossoms all year round, sitting right in the shadow of the Popocatépetl volcano, which, by the way, is a completely stunning backdrop. The air there, you know, just smells different—it’s sort of a mix of fresh …

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A Review of the Top 5 Zacatlan Helicopter Tours

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A Review of the Top 5 Zacatlan Helicopter Tours So, you are likely thinking about a trip to Zacatlán de las Manzanas, right? It’s that town in Puebla that’s pretty much a real-life fairy tale, you know. Honestly, walking its streets is a beautiful experience, with the famous floral clock and the sweet smell of fresh bread and apples basically everywhere. Yet, have you ever considered seeing it all from a completely new vantage point? I mean, a helicopter tour over Zacatlán is an entirely different kind of adventure, to be honest. It’s almost as if you are seeing the …

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A Look at the Top 5 Cuetzalan del Progreso “Cruises & Sailing” Adventures

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A Look at the Top 5 Cuetzalan del Progreso “Cruises & Sailing” Adventures So, you are thinking about finding a cruise or maybe some sailing in Cuetzalan del Progreso, right? Well, that’s an interesting thought, because this magical town is actually high up in the mountains, so it’s a bit far from the sea. The truth is that you won’t really find big sailboats with their masts catching the wind here. Yet, what you discover instead is, in some respects, so much better. The local version of a ‘cruise’ is, basically, an incredible adventure on the area’s stunning rivers and …

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Top 5 Puebla City Half-day Tours: A Friendly Review

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Top 5 Puebla City Half-day Tours: A Friendly Review You’ve made it to Puebla, and honestly, the city’s charm is probably already winning you over. It’s almost impossible not to fall for the colorful tiled buildings and the sheer amount of history around every corner. Still, you might be thinking about how to really get to know the place, especially if your time is a bit limited. A half-day tour is, as a matter of fact, a fantastic solution. These short trips are more or less perfect for getting a real feel for the city without completely filling up your …

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