Luchadores style.

No party would be complete without music, tacos, and an arsenal of Mexican wrestlers, that’s why I chose Puebla to get my fun on. Downtown Puebla and its vicinity are known for hosting a variety of diverse events, like the ones that take place at the Arena Puebla and its wrestling spectacles, rallying hundreds of combat enthusiasts and the most authentic taco chefs for an event they called “Lucha Lounge.” That happens every Monday night.

 Inside the arena, simulated violence stimulates the masses while a crowd began to form around the wrestling ring. Shortly after, a group of Luchador wrestlers dressed in matching black and red spandex suits, take the ring. Their opponents are giant shirtless wrestlers who called themselves devilish names. As the match commences, the first ones  fly through the air as the MC yells out various commentaries such as “There will be blood.” In the end, one team claims victory.

In this case was Los Diablos vs. Los Sanchos, a match which included the entertaining antics of “The artist formerly known as the hardcore homo Angel.” In a tiny pink ruffled bottom paired with striped knee-high socks and glitter on his face, Angel proved to be the underdog. He demonstrated hidden skills, however, as he whipped out sneaky tactics such as engaging in a lip lock with his fierce opponents. Angel’s victims flew out of the ring as the announcer joked that they were “afraid of love.”

Following the first set of matches, people flocked outdoors to see indie rockers perform inside a small bar. The band, which has been described as Smiths-influenced rock, has been popping up all over Puebla’s music scene and was nominated as one of the Top 100 Unsigned Bands of 2010.

Following a round of applause and several boos due to the band’s set being over, attendees trampled back outside. The evening continued with more tacos, fun, and cerveza.

There’s so much to do in Puebla, wether is pure entertainment, acculturation, or taking fresh air and time out from the routine.