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  • 5/5 Ariane Hernandez G. 1 year ago on Google • 240 reviews
    First we went and visited el puente de Bubas, with the same ticket you can visit this tunnel, We was very impressed, at the door they offered us a guide visit and they didn't set a cost for this service, they ask us just for a voluntary donation, we accept it and it was the best choice, they explain a lot of thing from the tunnel. Bring comfortable footwear and a light jacket.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is NOT the entrance. You must go approximately one block southwest to the following address otherwise you cannot enter. C. 2-A Nte. 2602A, Barrio de Xanenetla, 72990 Puebla, Pue., Mexico.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grigoris G. 1 year ago on Google • 357 reviews
    One of the best sites in Puebla and perhaps still a hidden gem. If you want to visit Loreto fort and the surrounding park you can take this underground passage! The walk takes about 45 minutes at a slow pace. Along the way you can see objects found in the tunnels and there are signs in English explaining facts about the history of the site. The fee is 35 pesos and it is worth every penny!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany J. 11 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    I went on a Thursday morning and was the only visitor inside. Entry was only 30 pesos. The tunnels are beautifully illuminated, clean, and well maintained. You'll read about the history of the tunnels along the way in both Spanish and English. There are artifacts displayed inside that help to tell the story. This is an excellent experience! I highly recommend it. You don't need a guide. This location is the only entrance (Pasaje Histórico 5 de Mayo - on Google). After the first portion, you will exit once, cross a cute little street (a guard will be there to point the way) and reenter on the other side. Then, the final exit is inside Los Fuertes Parque. Give yourself time to explore the park and the museums inside. Wonderful experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna H. 1 month ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Very unique experience and a must. Google maps will help lead you there. If it’s near lunch time, you are better off eating at any of the street food vendors you pass on your way to here because afterwards there won’t be any along the tunnels or afterwards until you get to the los Fuertes area for subpar eateries. It’s 31 cash. Not busy at all so no feeling of claustrophobia. Interesting history and also in English.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aaron M. 4 years ago on Google
    This was an attraction I was not expecting! What a great surprise. Before I visited, I read about the tunnels. They are believed to be used as passage ways between monasteries or drainage system. They are also rumored to be used for Mexican soldiers who fought against French troops back in 1862. The tunnels are dark with lighting in various colors that lead you through. Most of the passageway is flat with a few small inclines and declines. You will find various artifacts that were found as you make your way through. There are two tunnels. Once you exit the first tunnel there will be a security guard who will direct you across the street to enter the second tunnel. When you exit the second tunnel, you will be in a park that will provide a lovely view of the historic part of the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best thing to do in Puebla! The entrance is 100m east of the McDonald's north of centro. These tunnels are part of the city's 500 year-old water system and were accessed by the Mexican Army to outflank and defeat invading French forces in 1862 (Cinco de Mayo). We spent 45 minutes walking around the various tunnel sections. Many reviews say it is too short because they are confusing these tunnels with Puente de Bubas. When you finish you are in the Fuertes Park and can walk around and/or check out the murals in the Xanenetla neighbourhood. Don't miss this! (30 pesos; I believe free on Mondays)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soghomon 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place to visit, especially if you’re a big fan of Cinco de Mayo - these are the tunnels where outnumbered Mexican heroes evaded French troops on this fateful day in 1862 turning the tide of the Battle of Puebla in their favor. The Mexicans, under the brilliant leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the French invaders. Although that did not mark the definite end of hostilities of French forces in Mexico, this battle of Puebla proved that gallantry in war can be a more powerful weapon than superior firepower and a larger army.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanja S. 1 year ago on Google • 352 reviews
    It’s really quite interesting to visit these caves! There’s not any English explanations and even the Spanish ones were vague, but the amount of meters you can walk below ground here is really cool. Also with the illumination, you really get a feel for how these caves were used. We didn’t pay anything to enter, but couldn’t walk back through the caves (just one way).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LYVICK P. 2 months ago on Google • 644 reviews New
    Amazing unique experience to know when and how the tunnels where used. It's one tunnel with 2 exits, the 1st exit is about a 10min walk and the other about 15 more minutes. Could be more if you stop to read all the info. It's well lit.

  • 5/5 Gumaro C. 1 month ago on Google • 136 reviews New
    Sensational!! A little tiring but worth it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gaby D. 4 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Cool underground historic tunnel. The guided tour is recommended, you just have to give them a tip after the tour.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LAUKESTER 1 year ago on Google
    An awesome stop! It's a long tunnel that lets you off near the teleferico also a great view and lovely places to take photos. The tunnel is clean, well lite and easy to walk. (Unfortunately we went during the holiday so the teleferico was closed)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rebecca O. 1 year ago on Google • 150 reviews
    A great break from the heat. I recommend going to the bathroom before because they run the sound of running water through the speakers. Cool maps of the area. Interesting artifacts.

  • 4/5 Karel �. 9 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    A bit away from the center but worth visiting. Explains the history of local aquaducts. It has a few parts, don´t go away right after the first tunnel :) Doesn´t cost much and you can end it with a coffee and a view before you check out the street art in Xanenetla.

  • 5/5 Katenutella 1 month ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    Secret underground tunnels in Puebla

  • 5/5 Jose Artemio Alva M. 2 months ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    A great experience in the city. Going underground and learning how those tunnels were used back in the day is a total must.

  • 4/5 Chuy G. 1 month ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    The tour is interesting.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 10 months ago on Google
    After exiting from the first part of the tunnel, there is a much longer second part of the tunnel and the entrance is on the other side of the street. The second part of the tunnel leads you all the way to the park/fort.

  • 4/5 Ralph T. 1 year ago on Google
    It was nice the walk through the tunnels was free but unnecessary to pay for masks. Tunnels are okay but not too special.

  • 5/5 Hector R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice walk, but entrance is hard to find.

  • 3/5 J D. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately they had only the first shorter section of tunnel available and didn't tell me. I walked a long way to get there and was disappointed.

  • 4/5 Julie Z. 7 months ago on Google
    Quite interesting, lots of walking. Don't think the first time you come up to the street you are done... cross the street and go down into the next section.

  • 5/5 MCC C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very unique and they did a pretty good job restoring the tunnel! Good job Puebla!

  • 5/5 Fernando T. 5 years ago on Google
    We were so amazed with the tunnels. I could have believed this existed under such an amazing City. This is another must do when you are in Puebla.

  • 5/5 Jesper O. 2 years ago on Google
    The tunnels go up to Parque Lago de La Concordia next to the Olympic stadium - about 400m in total length. There is a break half way where you exit one tunnel at the street level and enter the next segment. Doesn't take long to walk through the tunnels if there are nobody ahead blocking - and I only met 3 other visitors when I was there on a Tuedsay at 11am; free entry at that time.

  • 4/5 Richard P. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting historic tunnels. Tuesday free admission, otherwise 27 pesos for adults. The tunnels are well maintained, good lighting and easy to walk through. Along the way there are various relics from the past, and some authentic (??) sounds from the loudspeakers. You finally emerge at the entrance to the large park. Depending on how much time you spend reading and looking at the relics, it takes 15 to 30 minutes.

  • 4/5 Franz K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting tunnel with modern exhibition. Unfortunately not in English.

  • 2/5 Rodrigo J. 2 years ago on Google
    We hired a guide who was really nice but she didn't know much about the topic and barely stopped for us to admire the few things they were showing. In conclusion is not such a great experience, it needs to be more dynamic and it needs more information. Also there is a bunch of images that have nothing to do with the history of the tunnels

  • 5/5 Vanessa M. 5 years ago on Google
    This was amazing. An entire under ground system tall enough for people to ride their horses. A hidden gem that was just opened to the public in 2016. It takes you through Puebla to Loreto Fort. The fort is where the Mexicans gained independence in the battle of Cinco De Mayo. You can walk through the trenches after exiting the underground tunnels system. After visiting the museum I suggest walking down some of the streets. They have amazing murals scattered throughout the streets!

  • 5/5 crunch r. 4 years ago on Google
    26.23 pesos (for adults) and 10.50 pesos (for students / children) entry which also includes access to Puente de Bubas. Nice experience to walk through the tunnels. The first one is wide and high with plenty of illumination. The second two were longer, and more cramped but there was an emergency exit midway if you feel claustrophobic and need to exit. Final exit is into an pretty park near Los Fuertes.

  • 5/5 Gnpm M. 6 years ago on Google
    Wd

  • 4/5 Christian M. 4 years ago on Google
    Small tour. Kind of cute. Something different the visit shouldn't take too long

  • 5/5 World with Z. 1 year ago on Google
    (16.06.2022) Very interesting historical sightseeing, definitely recommended, perfect price (28 MXN).

  • 4/5 Hadar C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting but there was nothing in English. I felt like the history of the place is missing. The story behind it..so I had to complete it after my visit.

  • 5/5 Janick G. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place!

  • 4/5 luzezithaa o. 6 years ago on Google
    Sooo good

  • 3/5 Leona van D. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit overhyped in my opinion. It was okay to walk through but a bit boring. Entrance was free on Tuesday.

  • 1/5 01Lighter 3 years ago on Google
    UPDATE OPENING/CLOSING INFORMATIONS

  • 5/5 Francisco M. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Excellent place to stay as a family, the breakfast was magnificent and the service wonderful

  • 5/5 Daus D. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    A magical place, I loved it!


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