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City and district in Puebla, Mexico
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Cholula is a city in Puebla state, 15 km west of the city of Puebla. It is a mid-size city with a population of about 150,000. The Great Pyramid of Cholula is the largest pyramid on a platform in the world. The Spanish covered it with earth and imposed a church on its top. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in North America, having been founded around 500 B.C.
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The biggest draw for tourists to Cholula, apart from the nightlife, is the world's largest pyramid by volume and the world's largest monument, with a historic church at the top. Be aware that it doesn't look like much of a pyramid, but more like a hill, because most of it is covered with dirt and vegetation. Only parts of the foot of the pyramid have been excavated, showing the ancient stone structures. You can also take some very good photos from the top, of the volcano Popo and the town of Cholula. The little museum nearby is interesting and too often overlooked.
The same menu as Las Quekas, but with an extremely large variety of freshly made juices, also very recognized by its 15 meat sandwich called "gula".
This eccentric restaurant offer eclectic food with a mix of a rich European taste and Mexican creativity. Nothing conventional.
Inexpensive traditional food is served in this place. One can order hand made quesadillas, enchiladas, or a set meal. Even though service is usually extremely slow, prices and portions are incredible. One liter of freshly squeezed orange juice costs less than US$1, and some enchiladas are about US$2. Recommended order: 1 L of chocolate milk or orange juice and a quesadilla atomica.
Traditional Mexican tacos. The Jamaica, a taco of the Jamaica flower, is extremely rare because it tastes like meat.
Comfortable upscale hotel with spacious, clean rooms and friendly, personal service. Secured off-streat parking available. On-site restaurant is very good, serving authentic Poblano cuisine. 1-block walk to Plaza de la Concordia (Zocalo).
Comfortable, clean, very spacious rooms in a renovated historic building. Modern fixtures in the bathrooms. On-site restaurant available. One-block walk to Zocalo.
Budget hotel directly on the Zocalo. Rooms, set around a central courtyard area, are spacious and clean but bathrooms could use an update. Outdoor swimming pool available. Limited off-street parking is available. On-site restaurant is available.
Comfortable hotel midway between city center and the pyramid. Spacious, clean rooms that have safest in them. Off-street parking available. Rates include full Mexican breakfast.
Comfortable hotel with spacious, clean rooms and well-maintained facilities. Outdoor swimming pool with large surrounding patio area. On-site restaurant serves regional Poblano cuisine. Friendly service.
Vintage and second hand clothes, accessories, furniture, and other goods.
By bus
50 (pesos).
By taxi
From CAPU a taxi will cost you about M$90 to get to the zocalo of Cholula San Andres, if you take one from the centre of Puebla and have some bargaining skills you should be about to get one for M$60.
By car
Take the Recta, 10 km from Puebla to Cholula.
By bike
A large majority of the Cholulu's and the university students get around by bike, so if you are thinking a somewhat more long term stay, ask around the various bike shops you should be able to pick…
By bus
M$5, but for sightseeing you really only need buses to get in and out of Cholula.
By taxi
Tend to be more expensive than in Puebla, as the drivers are used to the cashed up UDLA students. But M$40-50 maximum should get you where you need to go around town.
By car
Be careful of the many one-way streets in and around the center of Cholula: they can be confusing to the first timers.
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