Casa del Deán Puebla is a historic house in the city’s Centro Histórico, built for the cathedral’s third dean between 1564 and 1580. You can visit its surviving mural-decorated rooms; check the opening pattern, admission and visitor rules before planning your stop. For a stay in Puebla, rooms at this property are available.
- Address: Avenida 16 de Septiembre 505, Centro Histórico, Puebla.
- From Hotel Kyoto, it is about a 26-minute walk or 10-minute drive.
- Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00–17:00.
- Admission: $80.00 for Mexican visitors and $145.00 for foreign visitors; some visitors qualify for free entry.
Casa del Deán and its place in Puebla history
Casa del Deán is a 16th-century residence associated with Tomás de la Plaza y Goes, the cathedral’s third dean. Built between 1564 and 1580, it is one of Puebla’s historic houses, at Avenida 16 de Septiembre 505 in the Centro Histórico.
Its location makes it a heritage stop within Puebla’s central historic area. The Puebla historic center guide covers the wider setting of streets and sights around the city’s historic core.
What visitors can see
The surviving rooms at Casa del Deán contain murals depicting the Twelve Sibyls and five episodes from Francesco Petrarca’s The Triumphs. These painted subjects give the house its distinctive focus: historic rooms with mural cycles rather than a broad collection of unrelated displays.
Opening hours, admission, and access checks
Admission is $80.00 for Mexican visitors or $145.00 for foreign visitors. INAH says Mexican visitors can enter free on Sundays; children under 13, students, teachers and older adults also qualify for free admission.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Smoking, food, pets and flash photography are prohibited. A fee applies for professional cameras. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to Casa del Deán from central Puebla?
Casa del Deán is at Avenida 16 de Septiembre 505 in the Centro Histórico. For a day focused on the city centre, Casa del Deán can fit into a broader route through central Puebla; the one-day Puebla itinerary focuses on planning time around the central city.
FAQs
Who built Casa del Deán?
It was built between 1564 and 1580 for Tomás de la Plaza y Goes, the cathedral’s third dean.
What murals remain inside Casa del Deán?
The surviving rooms include murals of the Twelve Sibyls and five episodes from Petrarca’s The Triumphs.
Is Casa del Deán free on Sundays?
Mexican visitors can enter free on Sundays. Children under 13, students, teachers and older adults also qualify for free entry.
What should visitors know about photography?
Flash photography is prohibited, and professional cameras carry a fee. Smoking, food and pets are also prohibited.