UDLAP organizes orientation sessions for all international students in order for them to get to know the university, as well as get the student ID, sign up for courses, check the visa status, etc.

Amigos Internacionales is a group of Mexican students who provide assistance with transportation from the Mexico City Airport to UDLAP on the official arrival day.  They also support the international Office with Orientation activities and logistics, and are a resource for international students as they get to know Puebla and Cholula.

Mexico City Airport Reception - Our Amigos Internacionales will be waiting for the International Students on the official arrival day at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City. They will help and guide them to utilize the shuttle bus system to get to Puebla. The approximate cost for the shuttle bus ticket and taxi in Puebla is $500.00 pesos ($30 USD approx.). If a student plans on arriving before the official arrival day, it is important to inform the UDLAP coordinator and take a look at the following instructions:

Airports - The two nearest airports to UDLAP are:

• Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City (MEX), At Mexico City airport there is a Estrella Roja bus station where you can get a ticket directly to Paseo Destino bus station in Puebla, which is less crowded and closer to UDLAP than the other bus station (CAPU). The trip may take from 2-3 hours, depending on traffic. From Paseo Destino station to Cholula (city where UDLAP is located) you may take a safe taxi or an UBER (15 minutes ride). The approximate cost for the bus ticket plus taxi from Paseo Destino bus station in Puebla to UDLAP is $500.00 pesos.
  
  
• Puebla Airport “Hermanos Serdán” (PBC), is located only 40 minutes away from UDLAP by taxi. The approximate cost is $250.00 pesos.