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The neighborhood artist, Artist quarter in historic center of Puebla, Mexico

The Barrio del Artista contains 43 art studios arranged around a central plaza, where painters and sculptors create and display their works.

Two brothers, José and Ángel Márquez Figueroa, established this artistic neighborhood in 1940, following outdoor art classes near El Parián area.

The José Luis Rodríguez Alconedo Gallery regularly presents exhibitions featuring works from both local artists and creators across Mexico.

Visitors can reach the neighborhood through local transportation and explore the studios, galleries, and cafes between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Artists must pass an entrance examination to join the Union of Plastic Arts of Puebla and obtain a studio space in the neighborhood.

GPS coordinates: 19.04400,-98.19200

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:33

Historical places and cultural sites in Puebla

The Puebla region combines colonial history, pre-Columbian heritage, and contemporary culture across a landscape of urban neighborhoods, archaeological sites, and rural communities. The city itself was founded in the 16th century and retains its colonial layout with churches, palaces, and public squares. The Biblioteca Palafoxiana is one of the oldest libraries in the Americas, housing thousands of historical volumes. Casa del Deán preserves murals from the early Spanish colonial period. Teatro Principal de Puebla is among the oldest theaters on the American continent. The Cantona Archaeological Site documents a pre-Hispanic city with extensive stone roads and ball courts. Natural attractions such as the Tulimán waterfalls near Zacatlán or Los Lavaderos de Almoloya show the surrounding landscape. Within the city, several museums address the colonial era, the Mexican Revolution, and religious art. Traditional markets like Mercado El Parían sell local handicrafts and ceramics. Neighborhoods such as Barrio del Artista draw painters and visitors. Parks, gardens, and modern installations like the Estrella de Puebla observation wheel complement the historical offerings.

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