🇲🇽 MexicoFlow
Settle In, Branch Out.
June 24, 2026
Hello friends,
One of the things I love most about Mexico is that no matter how long you’ve lived here, there’s always another place to discover. Most visitors stick to the beaches, but some of Mexico’s most memorable destinations are found inland, where colorful streets, incredible food, and centuries of history come together in ways that feel uniquely Mexican.
This week we’re heading to Puebla, one of the country’s most beautiful cities and, in my opinion, one of its most underrated.
🏛️ City Spotlight: Puebla
If Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende had a beautiful, food-obsessed cousin, it might be Puebla.
Founded in 1531, Puebla is famous for its colorful colonial buildings, stunning churches, Talavera pottery, and some of the best food in all of Mexico. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and unlike some tourist-heavy destinations, Puebla still feels like a city where locals vastly outnumber visitors.
One of the joys of Puebla is simply wandering. You can spend an afternoon strolling past brightly painted buildings, stopping into cafés, browsing artisan shops, and finding yourself in one beautiful plaza after another. The city has a comfortable pace that makes it easy to enjoy.
If you’ve never visited Puebla, put it on your list. It’s one of those places that reminds you why you fell in love with Mexico in the first place.
🌶️ Food of the Week: Mole Poblano
No discussion of Puebla would be complete without talking about Mole Poblano.
Many first-time visitors hear that mole contains chocolate and immediately assume it’s some sort of sweet dessert sauce served over chicken. The reality couldn’t be more different.
Authentic mole is rich, savory, complex, and deeply satisfying. It combines multiple varieties of chiles with spices, nuts, seeds, and just enough chocolate to add depth rather than sweetness. The result is a flavor that’s impossible to compare to anything else.
Like many of Mexico’s most famous dishes, mole tells a story. Every family seems to have its own recipe, and some versions require dozens of ingredients and many hours of preparation.
If you find yourself in Puebla, ordering mole isn’t just trying a local dish—it’s experiencing one of Mexico’s culinary treasures.
💎 A Hidden Gem: Cholula
Just a short drive from Puebla sits one of the most surprising places in Mexico.
At first glance, Cholula looks like a charming town with a church perched on top of a hill. What many visitors don’t realize is that the “hill” is actually the largest pyramid on Earth by volume.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula is so massive that nature eventually covered much of it, allowing it to blend into the landscape. Today, a church sits atop the structure, creating one of the most unusual and fascinating sights in the country.
Standing there, it’s hard not to marvel at the layers of history beneath your feet.
🎉 Upcoming Events Worth Planning Around
Summer and fall are some of the best times to explore Mexico, and a few major events are worth putting on your calendar now.
🎬 The Guanajuato International Film Festival is scheduled for July 24 through August 2 and will once again bring filmmakers, artists, and movie lovers to both Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to visit either city, this is a fantastic one.
🇲🇽 Looking a bit farther ahead, September’s Independence Day celebrations remain one of the most exciting times to experience Mexico. Every town and city celebrates, but destinations like Mexico City, Guanajuato, Querétaro, and San Miguel de Allende put on especially memorable festivities.
💀 And while it may seem early, now is the time to start planning for Day of the Dead. Popular destinations such as Oaxaca and Pátzcuaro often see accommodations fill months in advance. If it’s on your bucket list, don’t wait until October to make plans.
🇲🇽 Mexico Moment
One thing that surprises many newcomers is how regional Mexican cuisine really is.
Outside Mexico, people often talk about “Mexican food” as if it’s one thing. In reality, the cuisine changes dramatically from state to state. The mole of Puebla is very different from the seafood dishes of Baja California, which are completely different from the cochinita pibil of Yucatán.
The more you travel around Mexico, the more you realize you’re not exploring one cuisine—you’re exploring many.
🩺 Health & Insurance Corner
One of the most common mistakes new expats make is assuming their health insurance automatically follows them across borders.
Sometimes it does. Often it doesn’t.
Many people don’t discover the limitations of their coverage until they need medical care, and that’s not the ideal time to find surprises.
If you’ve moved to Mexico recently, or if it’s been a few years since you reviewed your policy, now is a good time to make sure your coverage still fits your lifestyle.
For questions about international health insurance, travel medical coverage, or long-term expat plans, Brett LaMar has been helping expats navigate their options for years.
Get a quote:
https://brettlamar.com/quote/?source=mexflo
👋 Before You Go…
One of the best parts of living in Mexico is realizing how much there still is to discover. Whether it’s a hidden town, a family recipe that’s been passed down for generations, or a place you’ve driven past a hundred times without stopping, Mexico has a way of rewarding curiosity.
So if Puebla isn’t already on your travel list, maybe this is your sign to add it.
Until next week, keep exploring.
MexicoFlow
Settle In, Branch Out.
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