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Puebla enchants with Talavera-tiled streets and mole poblano feasts in its colonial core, shadowed by Popocatépetl volcano. Digital nomads bask in mild highland weather—eternal spring at 70°F—paired with Mexico City's airport access and thriving freelance cafes. Baroque architecture inspires amid reliable connectivity.

It is divided into 217 municipalities and its capital is Puebla City. The origins of the state lie in the city of Puebla, which was founded by the Spanish in this valley in 1531 to secure the trade route between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. By the end of the 18th century, the area had become a colonial province with its own governor, which would become the State of Puebla, after the Mexican War of Independence in the early 19th century. Since that time the area, especially around the capital city, has continued to grow economically, mostly through industry, despite being the scene of a number of battles, the most notable of which being the Battle of Puebla. The state is home to the china poblana, mole poblano, active literary and arts scenes, and festivals such as Cinco de Mayo, Ritual of Quetzalcoatl, Day of the Dead celebrations (especially in Huaquechula) and Carnival (especially in Huejotzingo).