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We have the pyramid with the largest base in the world

A church at the summit, a pyramid beneath your feet and Popocatépetl as your witness.

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2,500

YEARS

Oldest living city on the continent

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+1M

PER YEAR

Visitors every year
(DATATUR, 2025)

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500

YEARS

The oldest barter market in the Americas

EXPLORE CHOLULA

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INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT OF THE MONTH

Instagrammable Spots of the Month

The most photogenic and magical spots in San Pedro Cholula to capture the ultimate postcard shot of your trip.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

How much time do you have?

EXPRESS

Only a few hours?

Cholula fast-track: the essentials.

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Cholula Archaeological Site

See the pyramid with the largest base in the world

Wed–Sun · 9:00–18:00 · $100 MXN · Free for Mexican nationals on Sundays

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Los Remedios

Climb 149 steps and enjoy one of the best viewpoints in San Pedro Cholula

Daily · 7:00–19:00 · Free

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Eagle Knight House

The oldest civil building in the municipality, with temporary exhibitions

Mon–Sun except Wed · 9:00–15:00 · Free

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San Gabriel Former Convent and Royal Chapel of the Naturales

Daily · Free

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Cholulteca food

Elephant ear pastries, sopa cholulteca and more at the Cosme del Razo Market

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Artisanal cacao

Whisked on the spot at Parque Soria or in the artisans' area of the main square

Before your visit

👟 Wear comfortable shoes; much of the route is on foot.
☀️ Bring sunscreen and water.
🪜 Reaching the Sanctuary means climbing 149 steps.
📷 Don't forget your camera or phone.

Tourist Information Points

Kiosk Module, Zócalo (Plaza de la Concordia)

Tourist staff assists you with maps and recommendations.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

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Parque Soria Module

On-site information about nearby attractions and activities.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

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GETAWAY

Feel the unique atmosphere

Weekends in Cholula have a different energy.

DAY 1 — SATURDAY

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Cholula Archaeological Site

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Los Remedios

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Eagle Knight House

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San Gabriel Former Convent and Royal Chapel

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Lunch in the historic center

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Artisanal cacao

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Evening: enjoy a sangría at La Lunita or Bar Reforma

Wed–Fri 17:00–23:00 · Sat 15:00–23:00 · Sun 13:00–16:30 · Mon 15:30–21:30

DAY 2 — SUNDAY

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Breakfast in the historic center

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San Pedro Apóstol Parish Church and Santa María Xixitla Church

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Voladores de Papantla at Parque Soria

Weekends · 11:00–18:00

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Lunch under the arcades

Not sure which one? Ask our chat

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Handicrafts made by local producers

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Evening: discover San Pedro Cholula's nightlife

Bars, terraces, craft breweries and live music

Check the platform or ask the smart assistant

Tip for your visit

Weekends tend to bring more cultural activity and a livelier atmosphere to the historic center. We recommend starting your route early to enjoy the main attractions more calmly.

Tourist Information Points

Kiosk Module, Zócalo (Plaza de la Concordia)

Tourist staff assists you with maps and recommendations.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

Get directions

Parque Soria Module

On-site information about nearby attractions and activities.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

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IN DEPTH

Discover it like a local

Enough time to see beyond the tourist trail.

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Follow the weekend Day 1 itinerary

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Follow the weekend Day 2 itinerary

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Tour the city with a certified guide

History, legends and corners nobody else tells you about

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Try an experience with local tour operators:

🐴 Guided horseback rides on Cerro Zapotecas 🚲 Bike tours around town and its surroundings 🍺 Brewery tour with craft tasting 🚋 Panoramic tram ride through the Pueblo Mágico 🌙 Nighttime callejoneadas: history and legends through Cholula's streets 🌮 Food tour of traditional antojitos 🏛️ Guided tour of the Archaeological Site 🌟 Firefly watching (July season only)

Ask our chat which one suits you best — it will connect you with the available options.

🚗 Got an extra day? Make Cholula your base

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Africam Safari

One of the best safaris in Latin America · ~40 min by car

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Puebla Historic Center

UNESCO World Heritage Site · ~30 min by car

Tip for your visit

With three days, alternate historical routes with food and cultural experiences.

Tourist Information Points

Kiosk Module, Zócalo (Plaza de la Concordia)

Tourist staff assists you with maps and recommendations.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

Get directions

Parque Soria Module

On-site information about nearby attractions and activities.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

Get directions

THE BASICS

The must-dos

What you absolutely have to do.

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Climbing the largest pyramid in the world

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Losing yourself in the volcano views from the Sanctuary of Los Remedios

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Having a coffee under the Portales watching cholulteca life go by

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Discovering the San Gabriel Former Convent, a 16th-century gem

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Tasting the food at the Cosme del Razo Market

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Ordering a traditional sangría at La Lunita or Bar Reforma

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Taking home a souvenir 100% made in Cholula

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Being amazed by the Voladores de Papantla at Parque Soria

Tourist Information Points

Kiosk Module, Zócalo (Plaza de la Concordia)

Tourist staff assists you with maps and recommendations.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

Get directions

Parque Soria Module

On-site information about nearby attractions and activities.

Every day, 9:00–16:30 h

Get directions

Parking Lots

Estacionamiento Las Pirámides With Security Guard

Diagonal del Ferrocarril 707 · Al aire libre

Mon–Wed 9:00 am–10:00 pm · Thu–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 am 222 239 6678

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Estacionamiento Nuestra Señora de los Remedios With Security Guard

C. 4 Sur 09, Centro, 72760 San Pedro Cholula, Pue. Entre La Casa Rosa y Terriel · Al aire libre

Satados y Suningos 8:00 am - 6:45 pm

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WHAT'S ON AND FESTIVALS

Events

21NOV

Sábado

CULTURA

Vaniloquio - Concierto de Campanas

Plaza de la Concordia, San Pedro Cholula

8:00 PM

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Tradicional concierto de campanas Vaniloquio en San Pedro Cholula, un evento musical y cultural emblemático que hace sonar los campanarios de las iglesias cholultecas.

Domingo

FAMILIAR

Show de Payasos Familiar

Plaza de la Concordia

12:30 pm

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¡No te lo pierdas! Espectáculo y show de payasos familiar para disfrutar con toda la familia.

MADE IN CHOLULA