Portal Guerrero, Zocalo arches, Cholula, Puebla state, Mexico North America

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Cholula

Cholula's transformation from a colorful satellite town of Puebla into a proper boutique city-break stepped up a notch with the introduction of a tourist train. Though Cholula is still (for now) far different from Puebla in its history and relaxed daytime ambience. Owing to its large student population, the town has a surprisingly vibrant nightlife and an increasing range of chic restaurants and accommodations options within a short walk of the huge zócalo.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • The archaeological zone of Cholula.

    Zona Arqueológica

    Cholula

    Located two blocks to the southeast of Cholula’s central plaza, the Pirámide Tepanapa looks more like a hill than a pyramid and has a domed church on top…

  • Pirámide Tepanapa

    Pirámide Tepanapa

    Cholula

    The incredible Pirámide Tepanapa looks more like a hill than a pyramid, but it's still the town's big draw, and with miles of tunnels veining the inside…

  • Capilla Real de Naturales

    Capilla Real de Naturales

    Cholula

    The Arabic-style Capilla Real has 49 domes and dates from 1540. The mosque-inspired design makes the yellow church unique to Mexico and creates a…

  • Cacaxtla

    Cacaxtla

    Cholula

    The large murals at Cacaxtla are intriguingly on display among the ruins rather than in a museum. They evoke a real sense of history where it happened and…

  • Royal Chapel interior at ex-convent of San Gabriel.

    Ex-Convento de San Gabriel

    Cholula

    The Ex-Convento de San Gabriel (also known as Plaza de la Concordia), facing the east side of Cholula's huge zócalo, includes a tiny but interesting…

  • Patio de los Altares

    Patio de los Altares

    Cholula

    Ringed by platforms and unique diagonal stairways, this plaza was the main approach to Cholula's pyramid. Three large stone slabs on its east, north and…

  • Casa del Caballero Águila

    Casa del Caballero Águila

    Cholula

    This excellent museum is housed in a fantastically restored colonial building on the zócalo. The small collection includes ceramics and jewelry from the…

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