Numbered colonial grid
Two main axes divide the centre into quadrants, and the streets are numbered outward in each direction. The result is one of the most orderly street plans of any colonial city in the Americas.
Minimalist map poster · Mexico
Puebla Map Poster & Print
19.0478° N / 98.2072° W
A colonial chessboard of numbered streets on a high valley floor, with volcanoes on the western horizon.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Puebla in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Puebla, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Puebla at home
The map
About this Puebla map poster
Puebla was founded in 1531 on an open plain, and its planners drew it with a ruler. From above, the historic centre is a near-perfect grid of long rectangular blocks. The grid is turned slightly off north, with the zócalo and cathedral at its heart. Streets are numbered outward from two central axes, so the city reads almost like graph paper, one block after another in every direction.
Beyond the old core the grid loosens into newer districts. The Periférico and the highways toward Mexico City and Veracruz trace wider arcs. To the north rise the hills of Loreto and Guadalupe, where forts stood during the battle of 5 May 1862, a victory now remembered as Cinco de Mayo. To the west lies Cholula, almost joined to Puebla by continuous streets.
A Puebla map poster works because the pattern stays legible at every scale. At a small size the grid reads as texture, and at a large one you can follow individual calles and avenidas from the centre to the edge. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its tiled Talavera facades, though on paper it is the geometry that tells the story.
- Population
- 1.7 million
- Coordinates
- 19.0478° N / 98.2072° W
- Elevation
- 2166 m
- Time zone
- Mexico City
- Region
- Puebla, Mexico
Loreto and Guadalupe
North of the centre, green space breaks the pattern. The forts of Loreto and Guadalupe sit here on high ground above the city, where the 1862 battle was fought.
Atoyac River edge
The Atoyac runs along the western side of the city. Its curve cuts against the grid and separates Puebla from the suburbs that stretch toward Cholula.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Puebla
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Puebla
A map that means something
For anyone who studied, married or grew up in Puebla, the grid works like an address book, and every block holds a memory. Use a neighbourhood name as the title and a date as the subtitle, then keep or edit the coordinates line underneath.
Classic black and white gives crisp lines, and Sand gives a warmer tone that sits well with tiled kitchens and terracotta. The $9 digital HD files include six sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF. Printed posters ship on matte paper, with an optional frame.
Order the Puebla posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Puebla map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Puebla poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Puebla poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Puebla poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Puebla poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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