Tunel Xanenetla, Underground passage in Xanenetla district, Puebla City, Mexico.
Tunel Xanenetla is an underground passage beneath the historic center of Puebla City. The structures display stone walls, wide corridors, and building elements from different eras.
The tunnel was created after Puebla's founding in 1531 and developed into a network over the centuries. During French invasion in the 1800s, this underground system played an important military role in resistance efforts.
The tunnel carries the name of the Xanenetla neighborhood and shows traces of its past in the stone walls and passages that visitors walk through today. The way different sections were built reflects the changing needs of the people who used this underground route.
Access is typically limited on certain days of the week, so visitors should check opening times ahead of arrival. Sturdy shoes and a light source are practical since the underground passages can be uneven and dark.
The tunnel was wide enough for horse transport and once served as an important passage for people to move beneath the city. Archaeological finds in the passages reveal everyday objects left behind from colonial times.
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