Magic Towns of Cholula and Atlixco Tour from Puebla
Description
Come and experience the magic of Cholula and Atlixco! Start your adventure by exploring the imposing Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, the historic Convent of San Gabriel Archangel and the majestic Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid basement in the world. Enjoy free time in Plaza de la Concordia, where you can enjoy local cuisine, take photos and take unique memories. Then, immerse yourself in the colorful charm of Atlixco, where you can acquire fresh plants and flowers in its nurseries and know the most emblematic corners of its plinth, Parish of Santa Maria de la Natividad, the famous Wide Stairs obligatory point for Instagrammable photo, the former Franciscan convent, and the panoramic viewpoint of glass.
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Itinerary
Our tour will begin with a visit to Cholula, recognized as a Magic Town for its historical and cultural wealth. We will visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid basement in the world by volume. At the top is the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a 16th century temple with a beautiful view of the valley. Then we will head to the former Convent of San Gabriel, one of the oldest Franciscan complexes in Mexico, built in the 16th century. It stands out for its sober architecture and wide open chapel, key in the evangelization of the region. We will continue in the Plaza de la Concordia, heart of the city, surrounded by traditional portals. Finally we will visit the Temple of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, celebrated for its indigenous baroque interior of the 17th and 18th centuries, an example of the syncretism between indigenous tradition and the Catholic faith.
We will head to the Magic Town of Atlixco, a city with pre-Hispanic roots and great importance during colonial times for its agricultural and textile production. Thanks to its privileged climate and colorful nurseries, today it is known as "Atlixco de las Flores". Our first stop will be at the viewpoint of Cerro de San Miguel, an emblematic site topped by the chapel dedicated to the Archangel San Miguel, built in the 16th century. This hill was an old ceremonial center and is currently one of the most representative points of the city. From its top you can enjoy spectacular views and take incredible photographs with Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes as a majestic background.
On our third and final stop we will visit the former Convent of Carmen, founded in 1608 by Franciscans at the foot of Cerro de San Miguel. Dedicated to the Virgin of Carmen, it is a historical and religious reference of the city. As we descend we will know the traditional Wide Stairs, whose steps were intervened with murals by the local artist Juan Manuel Martínez Caltenco, with floral motifs that represent the identity of Atlixco. Then we will pause at Ximitl Ice Cream Shop to taste artisanal seasonal ice cream. We will continue along Calle de las Flores towards the zocalo to admire the mosaic-decorated Kiosk of Atlixco and the 17th century Parish of Santa María de la Natividad, ending with the murals of the Municipal Palace.
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The operator or guide will be identified with a pallet labeled with the name of our agency "Buffoon Tours"
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
Very well organized very competend and friendly guide very recommendable thanky ou for the impressive day
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your day with us and that our guide made your experience both enjoyable and memorable with friendly service and professional knowledge. It was a true pleasure to share the beauty, history, and culture of Puebla with you. Your recommendation means a great deal to our entire team and motivates us to continue creating unforgettable travel experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon to discover even more of Puebla's hidden treasures and beautiful destinations throughout Mexico. Thank you for choosing Bufón Tours. We look forward to seeing you again on your next adventure! Warm regards, The Bufón Tours Team
This was a great tour. Our guide was excellent and shared great information. I highly recommend this tour and company
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey through Atlixco and Cholula. It means a lot to us that you appreciated the knowledge and passion of our guide, who always strives to make each experience engaging, informative, and memorable. Thank you as well for recommending our tour and our company. It was a true pleasure to share these beautiful destinations with you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Mexico for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Until then, we wish you safe travels and hope to see you again soon!
Pablo was very knowledgeable, conversational and engaging during the tour. He clearly enjoys giving the tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that Pablo's knowledge, engaging personality, and conversational style made your experience so enjoyable. He is truly passionate about sharing the history, culture, and traditions of our beautiful destinations, and your kind words are the greatest recognition of his dedication. On behalf of the entire Bufon Tours Staff, thank you for choosing to travel with us. It was a pleasure being part of your journey, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Mexico very soon. Safe travels, and see you again soon! Warm regards, The Bufon Tours Team
We were expecting a more walking tour of the cities but it was still ok going solo on our own. We booked a Spanish tour by error so we had to wing it. It’s was a few churches visit and shopping area like a Mercado mainly for the tour in both cities visited.
Thanks for your comments, I would like to know who was your guide and if you asked him/her to switch from Spanish to English? When did you take the tour, kindly let me know. thanks
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. We appreciated the flexibility that Pablo showed us in taking us to visit some of the places that we requested, both in Cholula and Atlixco. The van was clean and the driver went out of his way to drop us off at home. Both destinations are a must for anyone new to the Puebla area. So much history in Cholula and Atlixco is one of the most charming Pueblo Magico cities that we've seen in Mexico This was my second trip with Bufon Tours and they are a first class company...well organized, reasonably priced, and flexible
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Bufon Tours once again! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit to Cholula and Atlixco, two destinations that truly showcase the history, culture, and charm of our region. It means a lot to us that Pablo’s flexibility and our team's commitment to personalized service made your experience even more enjoyable. We also appreciate your kind words about our transportation and organization. Our goal is always to provide comfortable, safe, and memorable experiences while adapting to our guests’ interests whenever possible. Your trust in traveling with us for a second time is the greatest compliment we could receive. We look forward to welcoming you back to Puebla and showing you even more of the incredible places that Mexico has to offer. Thank you for being part of the Bufon Tours family. We hope to see you again soon!
This was an excellent tour! Morrise and Pablo as our driver and tour guide were both excellent. We enjoyed their company. The tour was very interesting and informative and the places we visited and sites we saw were amazing! We thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you Morrise & Pablo.
Dear guest, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience on our Cholula and Atlixco tour. Morrise and Pablo will be very happy to know that their efforts made your visit both enjoyable and memorable. We take great pride in providing informative, engaging, and comfortable experiences, so it means a lot to us that you appreciated the tour, the destinations, and their company. Your recommendation is the highest compliment we can receive—thank you for trusting Bufon Tours. We sincerely hope to welcome you again in the future for another wonderful adventure with us. You will always be welcome! Warm regards, The Bufon Tours Team
The guide very professional, friendly and nice. The tour was scheduled for 9:00, which changed to 10:00, so we had no problem, thinking that the estimated tour time would be covered. I missed the visit to the nursery and the lunch time in Atlixco, from the visit to the nursery, told us that there was no longer time, our mistake was not to require him to take us. of the lunch time I do not even mention it, I only recommend a restaurant, in case we were interested in returning later. The tour ended at approximately 2:30.
Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir su experiencia con Bufon Tours. Nos alegra saber que consideró a nuestro guía una persona profesional, amable y agradable, ya que uno de nuestros principales objetivos es ofrecer un servicio cálido y de calidad. Al mismo tiempo, lamentamos que el recorrido no haya cumplido completamente con sus expectativas. Entendemos su comentario respecto al cambio de horario y a que no se realizara la visita al vivero ni se contemplara el tiempo de comida como esperaba. Sus observaciones son muy valiosas y las revisaremos con nuestro equipo para asegurar que el itinerario se comunique y se ejecute de la mejor manera posible, ofreciendo siempre una experiencia completa. Agradecemos sinceramente su retroalimentación y esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlos nuevamente para brindarles la experiencia de excelencia que caracteriza a Bufon Tours.
Cholula and Atlixco were stunning! The church Nuestra Señora de Tonantzintla was absolutely gorgeous! Alejandro was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed Cholula and Atlixco, and that the beauty of Nuestra Señora de Tonantzintla made a special impression. We’re also very happy to know that Alejandro’s knowledge helped make your experience even better. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon!
