Puebla was kind of the birthplace for a lot of Mexican cuisine, so it did offer a very different food scene than what is found in CDMX and Oaxaca.

We’re super light packers so I can’t really say how it would be with heavier luggage. Overall, though, from what I saw I feel like it would still be fairly walkable. Occasionally you have a more narrow sidewalk, but I think you’d be all right with either choice.

Question: As someone who also loves food tours, did you find Puebla’s culinary scene noticeably different from other parts of Mexico? (I’m curious how regional dishes compare to what’s served in CDMX or Oaxaca.) Also, how walkable did you find the historic center with luggage? Planning a similar trip and debating whether to pack light or bring my usual ‘overprepared’ suitcase!

Your point about chatting with the Cabify driver resonated too—those unplanned local interactions are often the most memorable parts of travel. Thanks for putting Puebla firmly on my radar (and for the Nineka tip—adding that to my kit immediately!).

It’s a really great city!