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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Xochitécatl

    Xochitécatl

    Cholula

    About 2km from Cacaxtla, the much older ruins at Xochitécatl include a wide pyramid dedicated to a fertility god, and a circular pyramid. Because of its…

  • 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…

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