Puebla is a city where colonial beauty meets modern Mexican energy, making it a spectacular backdrop for HYROX. Nestled between volcanoes at 7,000ft, and known for its colorful architecture, Puebla gives athletes a racecation that feels both cultural and adventurous.
After crushing your wall balls, you can explore UNESCO World Heritage streets, sample world-famous mole poblano, or hike into the mountains for fresh air recovery. It’s a destination that balances performance with discovery, offering both big-race buzz and post-race relaxation in one of Mexico’s most historic yet forward-moving cities.
Puebla is highly affordable, even compared to Mexico City.
Puebla’s public transport is serviceable but not the smoothest for visiting athletes.
Puebla is insanely photogenic, mixing colorful streets with dramatic volcano backdrops.
Puebla is one of Mexico’s culinary capitals — carb loading here becomes an adventure.
Puebla’s gym culture blends grit and community, with plenty of functional spaces for HYROX-style prep.
Between its altitude (2,100m / 7,000ft) and relaxed vibe, recovery in Puebla comes naturally.
