Chipilo is a town of 4,000 people (2020) in Puebla (state) close to the city of Puebla.
Understand
[edit]This town was settled by Veneto immigrants from northern Italy in the late 1800s. Take a stroll around the Piazza, the Chiesa (Church), and try the many restaurants it has to offer such as Piazza delle Sole, Caffe Ristorante I Dagot, Ristorante Venezia; or have a cafe in the original "The Italian Coffee Co." and people watch. Gelato at Topolino is also a good way to have dessert. And do not forget to buy pastas, cheeses, cold cuts and wines at the Nave Italia store. Stop to listen to the people speak their 19th century Venetian dialect which still survives in Chipilo. Take a stroll around the town which still holds many aspects of typical rural Venetian towns. Truly a unique gem in the middle of Puebla.
Get in
[edit]Chipilo is very close to the city of Puebla, which has an international airport (PBC IATA). Puebla is also home to a very large regional bus station, called CAPU where buses arrive from cities throughout the region.
Once you are in Puebla, simply take Uber or a city taxi to Chipilo. The 15 km ride will cost about M$200 and take about 15 minutes.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 La Cucina del Nonno, Av. Reforma 304-B-1, ☏ +52 222 283 0426. Tu-Su 08ː00 - 17ː00, closed M. Cozy Italian trattoria style restaurant serving pizzas, pastas, risotto and more. M$200.
- 2 Noble y Bravo, 5 de Mayo, ☏ +52 222 283 2312. Tu-Su 09ː00 - 20ː00, closed M. Like most places in Chipilo, pizza is on the menu, but so too is Spanish paella and chiles en nogada, the official dish of Puebla. M$200.
- 3 Pollos y Costillas Mazatepec, Federal Puebla Atlixco, San Pedro, Sta María Tonanzintla, ☏ +52 222 283 2482. Daily 10ː00 - 18ː00. Casual place serving roast chicken, served with your choice of salsas, or enchilado (rubbed with a dry pepper seasoning). Also serves barbecue ribs (costillas) as well as carnitas (marinated chunks of pork, roasted). M$200.
- 4 La Palapa, Carr. Federal Puebla - Atlixco Kilómetro 15, ☏ +52 222 293 1079. Interesting cross between a Brazilian churrasceria and an Italian trattoria. Grilled meats served from a long blade (Brazilian style), accompanies by Italian salad, breads, and drinks. Outdoor seating area. M$400.
