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The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla

5.0(11)Mexico City1 hour
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Description

Visit the cities of Puebla and Cholula on a one-day private experience from Mexico City. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the New World, we will visit the church of Santa María Tonantzintla, we will admire the colors of Puebla, we will enjoy the Chapel of the Rosary and the Cathedral of Puebla, learn about its Ceramics of Talavera, the volcano Menor also has the first library in America, with all this great history that Cholula and Puebla tell.

Tour Options

The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Visit the impressive archaeological zone of Cholula, considered one of the largest in the world since it was built on a natural elevation; In addition, this site is a sample of the fusion between two cultures because when the Spaniards arrived they built the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios at the top.

30 min

You will continue your tour visiting the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, this Franciscan temple is extremely interesting because it is an example of the "Indigenous Baroque" monuments and historical data, here you will have the opportunity to know the Cathedral and the Chapel of the Rosary, considered the eighth Wonder of the art world, it houses an opulent decoration that will amaze you.

Admission included60 min

The Palafoxiana Library is a bibliographic site in the city of Puebla, founded by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1646 .. It was the first public library in America. Lastly, we will visit the smallest bolcan in the world, Cuexcomate.

30 min

El Parián is the most famous handicraft market in the City of Puebla.

Admission included60 min

The Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is the chapel attached to the Temple of Santo Domingo in the city of Puebla, Mexico. Work from the 17th century, the peak of the New Spain baroque, was described in its time as The House of Gold, as well as the eighth wonder of the world by Fray Diego de Gorozpe, in a print of 1690

20 min

Extraordinary construction from the colonial era that still preserves the imperial shields of 16th century Spain with its interior chapels and decorative elements, undoubtedly a delight of impressive details.

15 min

From this point you will be able to observe the entire City of Puebla from the Impressive forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, where one of the most epic episodes in the history of Mexico took place. The famous battle of Puebla where the Mexican army emerged victorious from a battle against the fierce and powerful army of Napoleon III.

Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Drive
Guide in English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to places to know

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Drive
Guide in English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to places to know
Not included
Gratuities
Soda/Pop

Pickup Locations & Times

Travelers will be picked up at any lodging site or where they choose for their greater comfort.

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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