emd3

OH, and don't think Puebla does not have good silversmithing. I highly recommenmd this shop for wonderful stones and silversmithing combined. I have bought many pieces there. The artisans are fantastic and the prices very good. High quality and very unique. You won't ever see another piece like the one you buy, it is all one of a kind, NO MOLDS used.

http://manosdelatierrapuebla.com.mx/index.html

lilla

We spent a week in Mexico City last March and found that there was more than enough to do. We went to Pueblo and Cholula on a day trip. The colonial churches were amazing.

We were especially interested in the art of Freda Kahlo and Diego Rivera, so visited her home, their studios, and many of the Rivera murals. We hadn't planned to visit Leon Trotsky's house; but based on comments on this forum, we decided to go there. I am so glad we didn't miss it.

I know the Xochimilco canal boats are touristy but we found them fun. While we didn't go on a Sunday, they say there are lots of locals and music.

The food was excellent, and we never felt concerned about our safety. The weather was great, with one afternoon thunderstorm. Temperatures were in the 70's during the day. We could have spent much more time there. We will go back!

SShprints

thank you for all the amazing feedback. We have it nailed down; we arrive into Mexico City at 11:30am on Wed., 3/20. We spend the rest of the day plus 3 additional days in Mexico CIty. On Sun., 3/24 we take a bus to Puebla. We spend 2 full days in Puebla with a half day trip to Cholula. We depart out of the Puebla airport at 7am on 3/26.

kja

Enjoy! Looking forward to your trip report....

emd3

Excellent that you timed it to have a Sunday in PUbela, when the antiques market (Los Sapos) and the wonderful Mercado Jardin Analco will be going on. Get to both of those.

SShprints

awesome. thank you