How do programs with academic recognition work?
When you complete your stay in any of our programs with academic recognition, credits are released, you can redeem it at your educational institution in a program similar to ours.
The UVP Intercultural Center invites you to be part of unique lifelong experiences by taking courses, workshops, visits, trips and stays, especially designed to immerse yourself in Mexico’s and Puebla’s folklore. Discover the rich cultural diversity in Mexico by joining us at the UVP Intercultural Center and delve into the traditions of this enchanting region.
Mexico is a country steeped in tradition and culture, combining its natural beauty with cities boasting a rich pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern heritage. Furthermore, its gastronomy is recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. All of this, combined with the warmth and friendliness of its people, creates a unique and enriching experience for both national and international visitors.
The Universidad del Valle de Puebla is located in the city of Puebla, capital of the state of the same name, just two hours from Mexico City (CDMX). The state has a strong manufacturing, artisanal, cultural, and educational tradition, and is considered a university city, home to some of the best universities in Mexico. It offers a tranquility and tradition that can be felt in each of its streets and tourist corners.
When you complete your stay in any of our programs with academic recognition, credits are released, you can redeem it at your educational institution in a program similar to ours.
We do not ask for any special academic documents to enroll our participants in the UVP Intercultural Center. However, if you come from abroad, you need to show a valid passport for the duration of the course you select. Whether you are a student, professional, or you are simply interested in experiencing what Puebla has to offer, join us.
From a walk through the historic center of the city or a tasting in one of the traditional cantinas of Puebla, to a tour of the most representative convents or a visit to Archaeological Zones are some of the activities you can do. In addition, courses, workshops, talks and conferences are given, all led by experts where you can learn more about what Puebla has to offer you.
All our programs guarantee an enriching experience, where you can live with local people and people of different nationalities. You will have access to the tours and guided tours marked in each program.
Declared a World Heritage Site. Boasting stately architecture, both religious and civil, with buildings dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries, and superb museums with works of art of immense value.
It is a perfect example of Spanish Baroque architecture, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, and is a must-see, offering a unique combination of architectural beauty, history, and art.
It is the perfect place to buy representative handicrafts of the state; most of the building is covered with Talavera tiles, very much in the style of Puebla.
On this street you will find a variety of typical sweets from Puebla with very peculiar names such as mostachones, mazapanes, muéganos, camotes and borrachitos, among many more.
You can stroll through its streets where you will find a wide exhibition and sale of handcrafted products, which still preserve ancestral knowledge of production.
The Cholula pyramid is of great importance, since due to its dimensions it is considered the largest in the world in terms of base; its large volume is the result of the superposition of other pyramids, since the old pyramid was completely covered to make way for a new construction.
Mexico's most important wildlife sanctuary. This wildlife conservation park is home to nearly 2,000 animals of 250 different species from every continent, roaming freely across vast open spaces.
Located 40 minutes from the city of Puebla, the city of flowers sits on the slopes of the Popocatépetl volcano, where flowers are an integral part of the everyday landscape.
