Playcity Casino Puebla Torres JV

Puebla (formerly Puebla de los Angeles) was founded back in 1532 and was named a world heritage site in 1987. It’s the 4th largest metropolitan area in Mexico as well as 4th largest city. The population for the former is just over 2 million people while the latter is around one and a half. There’s some interesting geographical features so have your camera ready to take shots of the snow-peaked mountains and volcanoes. The claim to fame for the region, and something you might celebrate back home as an excuse to party, is the festival of Cinqo de Mayo

Gaming

As part of the Playcity family, you’ll find both classic and video slot machines in varying denominations as well as a selection of table games. Look for bingo sessions as well as sports betting on major televised events from around the world. The casino runs various promotions such as hot seats and raffles and be sure to ask about any upcoming live entertainment events. Try your hand in slots and cards, and Cinqo de Mayo or not, you may have cause to celebrate a night out drinking and dancing.

Hotel/Accommodations

The Puebla Marriott Real Hotel offers 192 rooms, which includes 4 executive suites, 4 junior suites and 3 master suites which come equipped with high-speed internet access. The hotel is surrounded by gardens and facilities on site include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a bar, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and tennis courts. Business guests can make use of their business centre with 14 meeting rooms and conventions space which can seat up to 800 people. Be sure to spend time talking to staff for information on attractions near the hotel and throughout the city.

Dining

For traditional Mexican cuisine, try El Mural de los Poblanos. For Italian cuisine there’s several venues to choose from, including Piazza del Sole, Ristorante Venezia, Caffe Ristorante I Dagot, and Vitorrio’s. For more authentic Mexican fare, there’s also Restaurante la Fonda. There’s several other restaurants throughout the city. Ask hotel or casino staff to point you in the direction of places popular with both locals and tourists.

Attractions/NightLife

Enjoy drinks in the casino or hotel bar or find a quaint café serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as Yelao or Paradeplatz. Tour the city by chartering a bike and save some time while also getting some healthy exercise. To better appreciate the culture and history of the region hit one of the local museums like the Museo de la Revolucion or the Museo Amparo. For religious structures, check out the local cathedral, which began construction back in 1575 and took over 300 years to complete. If you happen to be travelling during May, this is where you want to be to celebrate Cinqo de Mayo. If you prefer to unwind to drinks, you can always sip cocktails poolside back at the hotel.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Playcity rewards programme. Get your free membership and begin using your card during slots play so you can collect and redeem points toward meals and accommodations. The casino also runs various contests and promotions so be sure to ask staff what’s on the agenda.