Tunel Xanenetla, Underground passage in Xanenetla district, Puebla City, Mexico.
The tunnel extends beneath the historic center of Puebla City, featuring stone walls, wide corridors, and architectural elements from different construction periods.
Built after Puebla's founding in 1531, this underground network played a strategic role during the Mexican resistance against French forces in 1862.
The tunnel system represents Mexican military engineering and contains archaeological evidence of colonial life through discovered artifacts and architectural features.
Located at Calle 2-A Norte 2602A, the tunnel operates Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with entry fees of 30 Mexican pesos.
The underground network spans over 10 kilometers, connecting the historic center to Loreto Fort through passages wide enough for horse transportation.
Location: Puebla City
GPS coordinates: 19.05283,-98.19119
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:48
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