Fort Loreto in Puebla Mexico - Some Cinco De Mayo History

Since today is Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would share images from my recent visit to Fort Loreto in Puebla Mexico. This is the site of a battle that occurred on May 5th, 1852 called the Battle of Puebla. During the battle, a small Mexican army defeated a much larger invading French force. Cinco De Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day - a common misperception. In Mexico, it celebrates this David vs Goliath victory in Puebla. In the US, it has evolved into a celebration of Mexican-American heritage

If you are visiting Puebla, then visiting the hilltop Fort is worth your time. The fort is now a museum that displays artifacts from the battle and teaches you quite a bit about Mexico's history during those times. The site is not crowded. I pretty much had it to myself. And across the street is a park that offers some great views out across Puebla.