Puebla Trip Overview
Cholula is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in America, its history covers more than 2500 years. You can experience the former Convent of Our Lady of Remedies built on the pyramid. And as a backdrop to this breathtaking view, you can admire the majestic Popocatepetl volcano.
Walk the cobbled streets of Cholula, try local food and drinks and be dazzled by the architectural splendor of the Churches of Tonanzintla and San Francisco Acatepec, both magnificent examples of the indigenous baroque style.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Puebla, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Cholula is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in America, its history covers more than 2500 years. You can experience the former Convent of Our Lady of Remedies built on the pyramid. And as a backdrop to this breathtaking view, you can admire the majestic Popocatepetl volcano.
Walk the cobbled streets of Cholula, try local food and drinks and be dazzled by the architectural splendor of the Churches of Tonanzintla and San Francisco Acatepec, both magnificent examples of the indigenous baroque style.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cholula, Calle 11 Nte. 1005, San Pedro Cholula 72760 Mexico
The great pyramid called Tlachihualtepetl, which means “hill made by the hand of man”, is considered the largest pyramid in the world thanks to its basement of 400 meters per side. Surpassing that of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán and those of Cheops in Egypt. From its top you have a privileged view of the Valley of Puebla and there you will also find the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies built in 1594. From above you have a privileged view of the Popocatepetl Volcano and the Iztacihuatl.
Currently you can enter through the internal tunnels that were dug by archaeologists, when you visit them you can see the different construction stages of the pyramid.
At the end of the tour of the great pyramid, a small stop is made through the center of Cholula to know its base and some spaces with crafts.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla, Av. M. Hidalgo, San Andres Cholula 72828 Mexico
The Church of Santa María Tonanzintla is famous for its decorations in what has been termed as baroque-indigenous art. In a pre-Hispanic interpretation it is originally dedicated to the goddess Tonatzin or goddess of corn and later replaced by the Data of the 16th century and was built in four phases, inside you can find pre-Hispanic decorative elements such as dark-skinned angels and others with blond hair and blue eyes, niches with tropical fruits and corn.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo San Francisco Acatepec, Amozoc, La Purisima San Francisco Acatepec, San Pedro Cholula 72875 Mexico
This temple is a magnificent example of the Baroque – indigenous, with its magnificent facade covered with red brick Talaveray tiles, it is certainly a must see if you see Cholula. Built around 1730 by the Franciscans today it remains standing as one of the most important religious monuments in Mexico.
Duration: 40 minutes
