Article Tour of Cholula
A trip to the world's largest pyramid
Although Cholula is listed as an independent city of hundreds of thousands, it basically connects to the large city of Puebla. The main reason to come here is the huge pyramid Tlachihualtepetl, which is measured to be the largest pyramid in the world. Today, however, it looks from almost all sides just like an overgrown hill with the church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios on top. In addition to the pyramids in Cholula, you will also find a large monastery of St. Gabriel and the Church of St. Petra
Plaza Central Cholula
Start your tour of Cholula in the main square. Every day there is a small ceremony to raise the Mexican flag
Church of St. Petra
At the northern end of the main square stands the beautiful church of St. Petra
View of the monastery of St. Gabriela
From the square, finally head to the Great Pyramid. Along the way you will pass the extensive monastery of St. Gabiela. However, the most beautiful view of it is from the large pyramid
View of Popocatepetl
Cholula is also famous for the famous viewpoint of Popocatépetl (5,426 m above sea level) and the slightly lower Iztaccihuatl (5,230 m above sea level). Among the volcanoes is the historically important Cortes saddle
Popocatepetl eruption
Popocatepetl is a very active volcano, so seeing it stare is a nice though relatively common experience. From time to time there are also larger eruptions.
Pyramid excavations
Only from the south side of the complex are parts of the pyramid uncovered and restored
Pyramid floors
Only from the western end of the area can you get the idea that it really is not a hill but a multi-storey gigantic pyramid.
Common development in Cholula
Ordinary houses here have one floor and play with pastel colors
Junkyard at the pyramid
The whole area east of the pyramid is not exactly twice as exhibition. You will find various bazaars and junkyards here.
Roasted Grasshoppers - Chapulines
Cholula is famous not only for its hot sauce Cholula Hot Sauce, but also roasted chapulines
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