Puebla (State)

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Introduction

Church in Cholula, Puebla

Puebla is a medium sized state, just under five and half million people, south of Mexico City. The state is home to many famous mountains, volcanoes and colonial centers. It was also the site of the Battle of Puebla on May 5th 1862 were Ignacio Zaragoza beat the Imperial French Army, which today is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. Although the French returned later and occupied the city for several years.

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Geography

Puebla is located between Oaxaca and Mexico city.

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Cities

Puebla is a large city that is home to a stunning old time and the Church with the highest towers in all of Mexico.
Cholula is an interesting city with many churches including one built on top of an ancient pyramid.

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