LIVIT Immersion Center Puebla

Location of Puebla, Mexico: About 90 minutes (70 miles) south-east of
Mexico City in the heart of Mexico. Click here for a map

Puebla is a modern, safe, mid-size city with rich culture, history and beauty. It's
full-time springlike climate, attracts people year round as they desire to escape
both hot and cold climates. And since English is not readily spoken in Puebla as
in many tourist centers of Mexico, Puebla is the perfect place for a complete
cultural and Spanish immersion.

Puebla was officially founded April 16, 1531, under the name of Puebla de Los
Angeles (Puebla of the Angels) after according to the legend, angels laid rope
across the empty land to indicate where the city's principle streets and buildings
should go.

The best way to get to know the city is by starting with its historic center,
where in seven square kilometers you'll find more than 2000 religious and civil
buildings full of history, tradition and legends.

Fun Fact: Contrary to many beliefs, Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday.
Puebla is the only state in Mexico that celebrates. On Cinco de Mayo the people
of Puebla (known as poblanos) celebrate the famous battle of 5 de Mayo, 1862
in which the Mexican army under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza
defeated the French on Puebla soil stalling the French invasion and inevitably
changing Mexico's outcome. Soon after, the city's name was changed to the
currently official name, "Puebla de Zaragoza" in honor of the person most
responsible for this historic event.

For more information on the city of Puebla, try these non-LIVIT-affiliated web
sites for tourists. The content and/or site addresses may change without
notice. We are not responsible for their content.

Visitor's guide to Puebla -
www.ixeh.net/travel/puebla/puebla.html

Inside Mexico - Que Chula Es Puebla -
http://www.inside-mexico.com/depaseo1.htm

The state of Puebla offers as much if not more than its capital. Some of the
attractions include, forests, natural springs, jungles, +17,000-foot mountains,
natural wonders of the world, waterfalls, lakes, marble and onyx quarries,
ancient ruins and more…