The city of Puebla was founded in 1531 and was the first city in central Mexico established by Spanish conquistadors. It was the site of a major battle in 1862 where Mexican forces defeated French invaders, leading the city to be renamed Heroic Puebla de Zaragoza. The city is known for its traditional clothing like the China Poblana dress, dances, and mole poblano sauce, as well as hosting popular festivals throughout the year including on May 5th commemorating the 1862 battle. Puebla offers many historic and cultural sites for visitors to explore.

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