The end-of-the-year festivities are over, and the roscas de reyes are about to disappear from the bakeries, little by little life begins to return to normal; children go back to school, and adults return to their daily lives.
But if you want a little more adventure, Puebla is ready to offer it. With its beautiful scenery, handicrafts, coarse gastronomy, and streets full of history, Puebla is ready to offer you an endless number of activities.
If you are planning a weekend getaway and wondering what to do in Puebla, read on! We have a list of recommendations that you can't miss.
4 museums to visit in Puebla
Besides offering, extreme tourism in its volcanoes, delicious food, and 10 beautiful and unique magical towns, Puebla also has cultural sites, such as its museums.
One of the reasons why this beautiful city is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity is because of the number of museums and art galleries it has.
Discover which museums to visit in Puebla, and what you can see in each one of them.
Regional Museum of the Mexican Revolution
Located in the Casa de los Hermanos Serdán, just 15 minutes from Hotel Real De Puebla, you will find the Regional Museum of the Mexican Revolution.
It has two floors, with thematic rooms related to the historical background of the revolutionary movement, the Porfiriato, and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, with photographs, furniture, documents, and objects of the time.
The women of the Revolution also have a dedicated space.
If you are a fan of Mexican history, you will love this place.
Museum of Evolution
Just 20 minutes from the Hotel Real de Puebla, you will find the Museum of Evolution.
This museum is famous for showing interactive exhibits with technology that will help you learn and understand the origins of different species and mankind.
The museum has one of the largest reptile exhibits of the Mexican Mesozoic, in addition, it recreates scenarios up to 14 billion years old, which brings the public closer to science, nature, and biodiversity.
José Luis Bello y González Museum
Just 10 minutes from the Hotel Real de Puebla, or if you are adventurous, a 30-minute walk through the beautiful streets of Puebla, you will find the José Luis Bello y González Museum.
In this building, which is also considered an artistic monument, you will find the most important art collection of Puebla, making it one of the richest in the country.
Here you can see:
- A floating pavilion
- The Philippine chest with the oldest map of the city of Manila, Philippines.
- The spheres of life carved in ivory
- An 18th century pipe organ
- A Roman amphora from the 1st century BC
National Museum of the National Railroads
You will only have to drive 10 minutes from the Hotel Real de Puebla to the National Railroad Museum, a museum that both children and adults will enjoy.
Here you can admire the beauty and history of 28 years of railroad culture and heritage:
You will be able to see, among other things:
- Steam, electric, and diesel-electric locomotives.
- Freight cars
- Passenger cars of different classes, eras, and locations.
- The equipment and tools used in the different branches of railway work.
At the end of your tour through all the museums of Puebla, you will surely need a good rest, and a comfortable bed and a hotel near downtown Puebla can give it to you; stay at Hotel Real de Puebla.
A hotel that offers you endless amenities, among them a business center and a restaurant with typical Puebla food, don't think twice. Book a room today at Hotel Real de Puebla and enjoy a vacation like no other.
