The magnificence of Puebla in 21 images

Mexico may be on your travel wish list, but have you ever heard of Puebla? The state is located just two hours from Mexico City but is unknown to many visitors. These Instagrams are a celebration of the wonderful state of Puebla (and its capital city of the same name), and will most definitely convince you to include it in your next trip to Mexico!

1. Puebla Cathedral

Why are Cathedrals so tall? didn't they know we would take photos? #zocalo #puebla #staypuebla

A photo posted by Craig Zabransky (@stayadventurous) on Feb 16, 2015 at 4:07pm PST

2. The Cowboys

I think horses danced better than I did yesterday, but did they have more fun? #mexchat #staypuebla #bodaeddyjess

A photo posted by Craig Zabransky (@stayadventurous) on Feb 15, 2015 at 1:04pm PST

3. The City of Puebla

Sunset from the roof of the #pueblainn The angle of the sun and its spectacular radiance, made it look like #popocatepetl was erupting. #sunset #radiant #puebla #natgeotravelpic #natgeo #nikon #mexico #wanderingwednesday #volcano #opticalillusion

A photo posted by Sarah Wilson (@swsavagephotography) on May 6, 2015 at 12:37pm PDT

4. Cinco de Mayo

#5demayo #Puebla #trombone #GoPro #Desfile #Charro #Music #Parade #Mexico #Selfie #Selfiecam #her

A photo posted by Jhonatan Reyes Brito (@jhona_vark) on May 6, 2015 at 12:48pm PDT

5. Cholula

Muy arriba #Cholula

A photo posted by Graciela Potenza (@graciela.potenza) on May 5, 2015 at 2:22pm PDT

6. San Francisco Acatepec

Capturing the moment. Fall in love with Mexico and book your tour now with @soypoblanablog #puebla #mexico #visitmexico #travel #cholula

A photo posted by Soy Poblana (@soypoblanablog) on Sep 25, 2014 at 11:49am PDT

7. The Historical Center of Puebla (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Can never get enough of this view. #puebla #view #travelstoke #mexico #roofterrace #soypoblana #travel

A photo posted by Soy Poblana (@soypoblanablog) on Nov 13, 2014 at 4:57pm PST

8. The Colors

#Mexico #Mexican #Pink #Blue #Lossapos #Puebla #Colors

A photo posted by @fernanda.mohe on Apr 13, 2015 at 9:25am PDT

9. Xicotepec

Love me some pueblo mágico! #xicotepec #soypoblana #puebla #pueblomagico

A photo posted by Soy Poblana (@soypoblanablog) on Aug 22, 2014 at 5:08pm PDT

10. The Beautiful Alleys

#Callejon de #LosSapos #Centro #Puebla #DespuesDeLaLluvia ☔️

A photo posted by Esteban Fuentes De Maria (@arteenmexico) on Dec 26, 2014 at 9:40am PST

11. Pahuatlán

#pahua #pahuatlan #voladores #viajebonito

A photo posted by Tecuani (@makula_tecuani) on May 3, 2015 at 12:42pm PDT

12. The Streets of Cuetzalan

Si las paredes hablaran, qué sería de aquellas que están tan cerca… #cuetzalan #pueblomagico

A photo posted by @dianitosoto on May 5, 2015 at 4:59pm PDT

13. Atlixco of the Flowers

#callejones #callejeando de #Atlixco #loves_puebla #loves_mexico #coloresmx #mexico_tour #icu_mexico #otmexicana #pasionxmexico #igerspuebla

A photo posted by Monnena (@monne_na) on May 1, 2015 at 7:09pm PDT

14. Our Beloved Volcano, El Popo

7:00AM flight status: not a fan #turbulence #VSCOcam #volcano #elpopo #windowview #VSCOgrid

A photo posted by Lesly Cavazos Garduño (@leslycavazosgar) on Apr 11, 2015 at 6:55am PDT

15. The Little Towns

https://instagram.com/p/mWkYl0FYpG/?taken-by=fergitano

16. The Clouds

https://instagram.com/p/veyY3SFYv4/?taken-by=fergitano

17. The Magical Mountains

#Tlacuilotepec #SierraNorte #Puebla

A photo posted by @kaar_guevara on Jun 23, 2014 at 8:49pm PDT

18. Chautla Hacienda

#puebla #chautla #exhaciendadechautla #gf_mexico #ig_mexico

A photo posted by Memo (@suomiroka) on Apr 27, 2015 at 7:58am PDT

19. Zacatlán of the Apples

Qué bien sabe el amor en el campo. De alguna forma tu nombre allí se escucha más bonito. Eso se llama amor de provincia. -Santiago Berti- #vscogrid #vscoinmex #vsconature #VscoArt #vscocool #vive_méxico #vsco #vscocam #vscogood #vscopuebla #visitmexico #pueblomagico #pueblitosdemexico #Zacatlan #igerspuebla #postcardsfrommexicocity #vscophoto #igerspuebla #mexicourbano #mexicoandando #relojes

A photo posted by Diss (@diss_ss) on May 6, 2015 at 2:15pm PDT

20. Chignahuapan

#chignahuapan y sus #esferas #pueblea #puebla #caminando #ando #yofotografa #coloresmx #mexigers #mextagram #mexico_tour #mexicolors #mexicoenunaimagen #loves_puebla #pasionxmexico #icu_mexico #explorapuebla

A photo posted by Monnena (@monne_na) on May 1, 2015 at 6:57pm PDT

21. Tlatlauquitepec

. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ………..☞❣ FINALISTA 1 de 12 ❣☜…………. ❥Autor: @diegogoleon ❥Locación: Convento de la Asunción. #Tlatlauquitepec. #Puebla. ❥Reto: #Loves_Puebla_PueblosMagicos ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ ❥El equipo @LOVES_PUEBLA agradece tu participación y te recuerda que la votación cierra el 29 de marzo a las 9:00 pm. Puedes solicitar votos, si así lo deseas. ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ

A photo posted by PUEBLA / MÉXICO (@loves_puebla) on Mar 28, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT