Top Attractions in Cholula

Cholula Essentials

Cholula is defined by the Great Pyramid of Tlachihualtepetl, the largest in the world by volume, topped by the 16th-century Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios. The city spans centuries of history, from the 800-meter underground tunnel system within the archaeological zone to the colonial Portal Guerrero, which features 46 arches. Modern life centers around the expansive Zócalo de San Pedro and Container City, a sustainable district built from recycled shipping containers.

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Great Pyramid of Cholula

The Great Pyramid of Cholula, also known as Tlachihualtepetl, is a complex located in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.

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Our Lady of Remedies

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios is a 16th-century Mexican Catholic parish church built atop the Tlachihualtepetl pyramid in…

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Cholula

Cholula was an important city of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, dating back to at least the 2nd century BCE, with settlement as a village going…

Museo Regional de Cholula

Housed in the former San Juan de Dios Psychiatric Hospital, this museum showcases the archaeological and cultural evolution of the region, featuring pre-Hispanic artifacts and colonial-era art.

Portal Guerrero

Located on the western side of the main square, this colonial-era arcade features 46 arches, making it the longest portal of its kind in Mexico.

Zócalo de San Pedro Cholula

One of Mexico's largest central plazas, this landscaped green space is bordered by the San Gabriel Convent and the historic Portal Guerrero.

Container City

Cholula's shopping district consists of colourfully painted shipping containers. Heaven of all hipsters.

Municipal Market

Try delicious Mexican food and buy various traditional souvenirs at this market. It is a very pleasant place.

Museo de Sitio de Cholula

This on-site museum displays ceramics and artifacts found during excavations of the Great Pyramid, including a detailed cutaway scale model showing the structure's various construction phases.

tunnel pyramid

An 800-meter network of illuminated tunnels explored by archaeologists, allowing visitors to see the interior layers and earlier structures hidden within the Great Pyramid.