El Carmen

Puebla

Popular places to visit

Africam Safari featuring land animals and zoo animals

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.

Africam Safari
Zocalo Square which includes heritage elements

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.

Zócalo de Puebla
Great Pyramid of Cholula showing a garden and heritage elements

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.

Great Pyramid of Cholula
Puebla Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and night scenes

Puebla Cathedral

Listen to the choral performances and appreciate the excellent acoustics of this iconic church. Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures.

Puebla Cathedral
University of the Americas Puebla

University of the Americas Puebla

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of the Americas Puebla, during your trip to San Andrés Cholula. Discover the volcano viewpoints and coffeehouses in this trendy area.

University of the Americas Puebla
Fort Loreto showing heritage elements and military items

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.

Zona Histórica de los Fuertes

Things to do

Discover the Magical Cities of Puebla and Cholula

Discover the Magical Cities of Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City

P5,038
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover the Magical Cities of Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns

From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns

P2,000
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla ́s Magical Towns
Tour Africam Safari in Puebla

Tour Africam Safari in Puebla

P7,023
per adult
Tour Africam Safari in Puebla
Visit Africam Safari Park, The Great Adventure!

Visit Africam Safari Park, The Great Adventure!

P2,445
per adult
Visit Africam Safari Park, The Great Adventure!
Valquirico Tuscan Village TOUR

Valquirico Tuscan Village TOUR

P72,839
per adult
Valquirico Tuscan Village TOUR
Turitour Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns

Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns

P2,000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns
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Top hotels in El Carmen

Camino Real Puebla Angelopolis
Camino Real Puebla Angelopolis
4 out of 5
Boulevard Atlixcayotl Km 5, Fraccionamiento La Vista, San Andrés Cholula, PUE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,093 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,093
P3,680 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Andrés Cholula. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,771 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Camino Real Puebla Angelopolis
Hacienda Santo Cristo Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Hacienda Santo Cristo Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Paseo de las Bugambilias 3118, Val de Cristo, Atlixco, PUE
The price is P4,093 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P4,093
P4,870 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Atlixco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions El Cristo Golf Club and Parque Ayoa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
"This is a wonderful and magic quiet place. Pools are clean and the warm pool is relaxing. Exelent staff, and near zocalo. Like 15 minutes drive. Only little thing is some areas are still under construction."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Hacienda Santo Cristo Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
NH Puebla Centro Histórico
4 out of 5
Calle 5 Sur #105, Col. Centro, Puebla, PUE
The price is P2,910 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
P2,910
P3,463 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)
"Room interior is worn up, furniture is chipped and dated"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

NH Puebla Centro Histórico
Banyan Tree Puebla
Banyan Tree Puebla
5 out of 5
10 Norte #1402, Col. Barrio del Alto, Puebla, PUE
The price is P8,571 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P8,571
P11,057 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews)
"Banyan tree hotel itself was awesome but there were some protest going on for couple of hrs while we were having a nape and it was very loud outside the room."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Banyan Tree Puebla
La Quinta by Wyndham Puebla Palmas Angelopolis
La Quinta by Wyndham Puebla Palmas Angelopolis
3 out of 5
Ave. Zeta del Cochero No 407, San Andrés Cholula, PUE
The price is P3,126 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P3,126
P3,720 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Andrés Cholula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,142 reviews)
"We stayed at this hotel on a business trip. It is well located in a safe, modern area of Puebla. Easy access to malls and dining options. The hotel is not luxurious but rather express-like. It has a small gym and pool for morning laps. The breakfast offers a great opportunity to sample authentic ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Puebla Palmas Angelopolis
Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Hermanos Serdan 45, Colonia Amor, Puebla, PUE
The price is P3,196 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P3,196
P3,804 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Puebla. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,345 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Puebla by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen

Zocalo Square featuring heritage elements

Puebla Historic Center

Puebla Historic Center is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Zócalo de Puebla and Puebla Cathedral while you're in town.

Puebla Historic Center
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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 Analco
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Barrio de la Luz

While there might not be top attractions in Barrio de la Luz, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Artist Quarter and Los Sapos Bazaar.

Barrio de la Luz
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Barrio Del Alto

Barrio Del Alto might not have many top sights, but Artist Quarter and Los Sapos Bazaar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barrio Del Alto
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San Sebastian

Though San Sebastian might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zócalo de Puebla and Puebla Cathedral.

San Sebastian
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Xanenetla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Xanenetla and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Loreto and Zona Histórica de los Fuertes.

Xanenetla

El Carmen