Tuesday 28 January 2014

Destinations: Puebla / Mexico


Intercultural Impressions: 
Puebla / Mexico

My Latin America trip in January 2014 led me to the City of Angels (Angelópolis) -- Puebla, a truly mesmerizing city in the highland of Mexico. Its city center is UNESCO world heritage sites, the colonial buildings colorful and the food world famous. 

Here are some of my impressions - enjoy and share!

National Park Izta-Popo: steaming hot


Colonial Puebla


Street view -- simply beautiful


One of the many churches of the city


The central plaza 'Zócalo' at dusk


Lovely street of my hotel Mesón Sacristía


Great food: mole poblano (chocolate-chile paste)


Museo Amparo: Lunch with a view


Beautifully designed gesture, isn't it?


Puebla -- home of the Volkswagen VOCHO


Street life in the pedestrian zone


Impression


German sweets are always welcome


Night view from Angelopolis mall


Finally found the Mexico puzzles for my trainings!!!


I just looove the colors!

 
Chile stall


Visiting the national railway museum


"Come in it's OPEN" -- wtf...???


Street art in a central park


Still life: tradition and modernity


Handicraft market at night


Quality label 'estilo Munich' :-) 


Beautiful buildings at night


Mole poblano - a must-try and take home


Open air art


Colorful and lively


Sweeeeet.....


The balloons from before - now on the move!


Applied culture and heritage


Celebrating Day of the Dead


Last lunch - with cactus (nopal)!


What a great stay in an amazing city!!!



Puebla is simply mesmerizing and I so much enjoyed the mix of the colonial heritage with with with daily Mexican life an absolute recommendation for anyone who cherishes travelling: 



Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com

Destination: Puebla


Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía
A Unique Colonial Hotel Experience


The Mexican city of Puebla already has so much to offer: colonial heritage, street life, natural beauty, great cuisine and amazingly lovely people. 

Yet there is one more thing that made my visit to Puebla truly memorable: I stayed in one of the nicest hotels of my travel career (and after 90 countries, I have a certain level of experiences...)! 

The Mesón Sacristía is located in walking distance to the main square of Puebla, in a laid-back part of town with beautiful small-style houses and lots of antique shops. My choice was conincidental - and I was amazed of the decor and the atmosphere provided in the hotel. 



Street view of the Mesón Sacristía


Bienvenidos a la casa!



Colorful courtyard view


The suite no. 1


Lovely atmosphere inside


The bathroom with beautiful tiles


View across the rooms


 
Peek into the courtyards


Lovely and romantic bed


Peculiar style -- I like!


Mole poblano - great food in the restaurant


Street view at daytime...


... and during the night - just amazing!


Here is the website -- they are about to open up yet another location with equally beautiful but different design. Don't miss it when you are in Puebla, for food and for a great experience!

http://www.mesones-sacristia.com/

And if you head for any other part of Mexico, you might wann check for great boutique hotel alternatives: 

http://www.hotelesboutique.com/en/


Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com


Destinations: Mexico City D. F.


Intercultural Impressions: 
Mexico City, D.F.

One of the great metropolises on this planet, the capital of Mexico D. F. as short for Distrito Federal combines all elements of human interaction: living and working, moving and standstill, eating and drinking, seeing and being seen.

Despite the vast loudness the city can produce, I always enjoy being there having found the urban islands that connect me to the city and its culture. 

Enjoy some impressions from my recent visit: 


On my way to Mexico: Pico de Orizaba (5.636 m)


Evening view of Mexico City from terrasse top


First taste of Mexican beer


Great interior design at Villa Maria restaurant


Great Mexican food!


Interesting name and combination...


Model of the Aztec city Tenochtitlán (today Mexico City)


The great Aztec sun or workshop wheel


Tula statue at the Anthropology Museum


Death is celebrated differently in Mexico!


Great treat: mango with chile!


Or prefer some ice cream?


What a beautiful art form!


Meeting former participants become friends from León


New highrises along Avenida Reforma


Culture meets modernity


The angel at dusk


Earthquake precautions


Street scene on a regular Tuesday morning


One my way to Puebla past the volcanoes


I truly do enjoy the lively metropolis of Mexico and if you feel like going there one day, be inspired and get some more information: 

http://www.visitmexico.com/en/mexico-city


Andreas Hauser

Consultant Trainer Coach
International Management & Leadership

www.developingculture.com