Venues in Puebla for a Magical Wedding
In addition to gracious haciendas, Puebla possesses spectacular, one-of-a-kind locations for celebrating your union.
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Puebla, with its astonishing architecture, captivating scenery, and rich cultural life, offers much more than just haciendas for holding your wedding. While they are an excellent choice, it is worth taking a look at the other options available.
If you are looking for something personal, with its own character, and an original spin, the following venues feature everything you could want to make your dream wedding come true. From an African-inspired safari in the wild to a futuristic museum, here are a few hidden gems (and a few famous ones) to make your vows extra special.
Africam Safari
A Wedding in the Wild
▌Imagine saying your vows while giraffes and zebras graze in the distance. Africam Safari is one of Puebla’s most beloved attractions, but it can also become the site of your unique wedding.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Puebla, Africam Safari is more than just a zoo; it is a nature reserve meant to recreate habitats from Africa and Asia, where animals roam almost freely. However, this remarkable park, which receives thousands of visits a year, can become the setting for an amazing wedding that is completely different from the typical, traditional ceremony.
To this end, the zoo offers several spaces for a range of weddings—from an open-air space with a tent and dance floor in the Valle de las Jirafas (Giraffe Valley) for a large-scale event, to a botanical garden suited for smaller, more intimate gatherings.
Other spots that can hold 30 to 40 guests include the Casa del Árbol (Treehouse) or Isla Tanganika (Tanganyika Island), perfect for a post-wedding brunch, proposal, ice breaker, or even a small reception.
The conservation park offers several amenities, including parking, kitchen facilities for catering services, banquet service, ceremonies, decoration, and even lodgings for newlyweds. Their facilities’ African-inspired décor creates an immersive experience that adventurous, animal-loving couples will adore. In addition, a private tour can be arranged for your guests.
Museo Internacional del Barroco
Art, Design, and Modernity
▌If contemporary elegance is your thing, this facility is a work of art in itself. Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito, winner of the Pritzker Prize (considered the Nobel of Architecture), the Museo Internacional del Barroco combines minimalist architecture with sensory exhibits.
So, thanks to its wide white spaces, reflecting pools, and sculpture gardens, it makes a modern, sophisticated setting for unforgettable ceremonies overflowing with glamor.
The museum offers several interior and exterior spaces of different sizes: terraces, halls, gardens, and a soaring entrance hall with polished concrete walls and natural light. Every corner presents the chance for a stunning photo.
While the museum can be rented, it is best suited to smaller, more intimate events.
Museo Regional de Cholula
Living History and Volcanic Views
▌Located at Cholula’s archeological site, this museum is set in an old Franciscan convent that has been sensitively restored to hold the site’s archeological objects. It brings together remarkable history and sweeping scenery like few other places.
Its central patio with colonial arches and limestone floor is perfect for a small, open-air ceremony or twilight receptions under the glow of string lights.
But what will really stun your guests are the views of the pyramid and Popocatépetl volcano, which offer an epic touch to any celebration.
This museum is just the spot for small to medium-sized weddings, with around 60 to 150 people. You can’t go wrong with an evening event with these gorgeous landscapes as your backdrop!
Palacio Julio Hotel
Exclusivity and Luxury in the Heart of Puebla
▌This boutique hotel is located in the historic center of Puebla. Two colonial-era palatial homes from the 17th century have been combined to provide an exclusive experience that evokes the charm of the past while sparing no luxury—perfect for sophisticated weddings.
Its halls, adorned with baroque detailing, wood floors, stained glass windows, crystal chandeliers, and balconies overlooking the historic center, make it an unbelievably magical and romantic setting.
This hotel is an excellent choice for boutique weddings, as its refined halls can host up to 120 guests for a cocktail reception or 80 for a banquet. This is why Palacio Julio Hotel specializes in intimate celebrations, where polished details make every moment unforgettable.
Even better, amenities include wedding planning and coordination experts, gourmet banquets, accommodations for the newlyweds and guests, and a civil ceremony.
Bonus tip: you can book the whole hotel for a more private and exclusive event.
Hotel Ex Convento Quinta Real
Colonial Elegance
▌This five-star hotel is located in what was the old Convento de la Limpia Concepción, dating back to the 16th century. Declared a historic monument, the building still preserves its original arched courtyards, stone walls, vaulted corridors, and centuries-old fountains in remarkable condition.
Hotel Ex Convento Quinta Real boasts extraordinary architectural beauty where history emanates from its walls and adornments.
Also conveniently situated in the heart of the historic center, the hotel presents an incredible experience in every corner. The main courtyard, surrounded by graceful columns, is ideal for a civil or religious ceremony. Meanwhile, its ballrooms—featuring original frescoes, crystal chandeliers, and period furniture—are perfect for classic receptions with timeless glamour.
Depending on which hall or courtyard you choose, it can hold around 50 to 250 guests. In addition to the fabulous space, the hotel offers personalized banquet service, wedding coordination services, lodgings for newlyweds and guests, furniture rental, valet parking, wedding night, and next-day brunch. Special wedding packages are also available.
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Puebla is surely an outstanding destination for celebrating your love with beauty, style, and a distinctive touch. Whether you are dreaming of tying the knot among exotic animals, surrounded by art, encompassed by colonial elegance, or indulging in the charm of a boutique palace, here you are sure to find the perfect venue for writing this new chapter of your love story.
