Great Pyramid of Cholula
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Great Pyramid of Cholula
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Colette P
Australia50 contributions
July 2019
We did not pay for the tour, and it maybe helpful when visiting, however we still enjoyed the day. We started the day entering via the Tunnels, we then visited the Archeological area here I think a guide would have been beneficial. Then we climbed up the church where we admired the view.
Written 29 May 2020
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veroyep
Quito, Ecuador81 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
I visited the archaeological site during one morning. There is a small museum next to the ticket office. It was very sunny so at the artisan market next to the ticket office I took the opportunity to buy a Cholula cap. The archaeological site is very well maintained with clear information throughout the entire route. Towards the exit there is a step that can be climbed. Remember that you have to go down later too! (Of course the pyramid has no handrails).
Written 17 September 2023
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,619 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This is the largest pyramid in the New World. and probably the highlight of any visit to Cholula. There are three pyramids built one on top of the other and topped off with the Our Lady of Remedies church. Much of the pyramid is still buried in the hill and only the bottom part has been reconstructed. You can go up a steep hill to see the church but you will not see any part of the pyramid. The tunnels of the pyramid, which are partially excavated, are closed due to Covid.
Written 13 April 2022
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Apr 2023 • Family
my trip to Piramide de Cholula was fantastic i went with my family and we really enjoyed it. We have traveled to other places but Cholula is the one of the most incredible and natural place we've been. We could seen the piramids and all city on top of the piramid. On the other hand one bad thing was the people because there are too many people. that's something bad but it is imposible to aware peopleto avoid these activities. In conclusion it was awesome and considerably cheap.
Written 17 June 2023
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retired and traveling
Chapala, Mexico162 contributions
Sept 2022
This is one of the largest pyramids in size. It is mainly unexcavated so mostly looks like a hill with vegetation and a pretty church on the top. It is very old and complex since it was built in consecutive layers. It is right in the town of Cholula. It is easy to get to. There are many other things to do nearby.
Written 13 September 2022
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Aaron G
Los Angeles, CA345 contributions
Feb 2023
First things first - the tunnels underneath the pyramid are currently closed, so don't go there expecting to Indiana Jones your way underneath as we did. With that said, it's still an interesting experience that isn't as famous and generic as some of the other landmarks you might have on your Mexico list. We hired a guide, with limited results, as his English was spotty at best. However, what did come through was interesting, and provided context we never would have had just walking around.
Be sure to walk to the top for the view of Popocatépetl Volcano, which is your classic cone volcano with the smoking crater at the top. Parking is 50 pesos nearby.
Be sure to walk to the top for the view of Popocatépetl Volcano, which is your classic cone volcano with the smoking crater at the top. Parking is 50 pesos nearby.
Written 3 March 2023
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Jo C L
Sydney, Australia12 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
To get to Cholula from Puebla I got a local bus. It was very easy even if you don't speak Spanish. The buses leave from 6 Poniente between 11 and 13 Norte. It was marked clearly on the tourist map. The bus itself has 'Cholula' written on the windscreen. The fare was 7.50pesos each way and dropped off at the entry to the pyramids. You can't miss it. (But if you can... ask the driver)
You can walk up to the top to the cathedral to get an amazing view of the volcano and Cholula. You can access this without paying the admission fee.
The ruins are quite unique as they have a cathedral built on top of them. The entry fee was 48 pesos.
After buying your ticket you can walk through the underground tunnels. They are probably around 3 feet wide and 6 feet high (but with an arched ceiling so tall people beware). It was a bit unpleasant to be in there with a crowd so time your entry to avoid a tour group. I managed to let a group pass and have the tunnels to myself.
After the tunnels you can walk around the ruins outside which is quite a nice view. There are some Spanish and English signs around though not especially informative. Guides are available for a fee. Up to you.
Cholula is also a nice town to walk around have lunch, shop, look at buildings etc.
To get back to Puebla the bus left from outside the pyramids again. Just make sure you get one that says 'Centro' to go to the centre of Puebla as some only go to the outer suburbs. Staff at the pyramid ticket both would help if you were stuck.
You can walk up to the top to the cathedral to get an amazing view of the volcano and Cholula. You can access this without paying the admission fee.
The ruins are quite unique as they have a cathedral built on top of them. The entry fee was 48 pesos.
After buying your ticket you can walk through the underground tunnels. They are probably around 3 feet wide and 6 feet high (but with an arched ceiling so tall people beware). It was a bit unpleasant to be in there with a crowd so time your entry to avoid a tour group. I managed to let a group pass and have the tunnels to myself.
After the tunnels you can walk around the ruins outside which is quite a nice view. There are some Spanish and English signs around though not especially informative. Guides are available for a fee. Up to you.
Cholula is also a nice town to walk around have lunch, shop, look at buildings etc.
To get back to Puebla the bus left from outside the pyramids again. Just make sure you get one that says 'Centro' to go to the centre of Puebla as some only go to the outer suburbs. Staff at the pyramid ticket both would help if you were stuck.
Written 7 November 2014
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Angela K
Cornelius, NC1,245 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
The whole complex is large, with the smaller pyramids and "roads", the climb to the top of the mountain (which used to be the top of the pyramid), where the Church is. It takes some physical level to do it all. The highlight is going inside the large pyramid. Seeing the tunnels, which are very narrow and dark. NOTE: Be aware if you are claustrophobic. They don't warn you of this when you buy the tickets. But when we were inside two different people had to be rushed outside as they were starting to go into panic attacks.
Written 2 March 2017
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LePapito
France484 contributions
July 2015 • Solo
Honestly i am not sure it is worth the visit ; with the Mxp 52 ticket you get access to
- the tunnel inside the pyramid : not especially interesting , these are modern tunnels caved by archeologist , no artefacts , no paintings to be seen .
-The small museum with a scale model of the archeological zone and a few objects from the pyramid . Nice but very , very simple if compared with the Plaza mayor museum in Mexico city
- a vist to the zone of the altars , impressive by its size but again no paintings , no artefacts , a few big stones ..
I have a feeling a good walk on both sides of the hill which covers the pyramid gives you almost the same benefits plus a fantastic view ,for free and open anytime
- the tunnel inside the pyramid : not especially interesting , these are modern tunnels caved by archeologist , no artefacts , no paintings to be seen .
-The small museum with a scale model of the archeological zone and a few objects from the pyramid . Nice but very , very simple if compared with the Plaza mayor museum in Mexico city
- a vist to the zone of the altars , impressive by its size but again no paintings , no artefacts , a few big stones ..
I have a feeling a good walk on both sides of the hill which covers the pyramid gives you almost the same benefits plus a fantastic view ,for free and open anytime
Written 19 July 2015
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sandraurena
Guatemala City, Guatemala88 contributions
Aug 2014
Truly unnecessary, not that great, not quite a pyramid. Poblanos may hate me for this, but it's not worth it. On the bright side, restaurants and most of The food around the pyramid is awesome!
Written 8 July 2015
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Mariet Esmerald... T
Veracruz, Mexico
¿Es conveniente destruir la iglesia para rescatar la pirámide?
Written 19 May 2021
hola como funciona esto y como puedo cerrar mi cuenta en tripadvisor
Written 10 September 2020
Hola! lamentablemente a los sitios arqueológicos no dejan entrar mascotas.
Written 17 January 2020
Buenos dias... cuanto cuesta la entrada a la zona de la pirámide y cuanto cobran por el recorrido al interior del basamento?
Written 23 November 2017
Por subir no pagas lo único malo es que ahora está crrrado porque se averió la iglesia de arriba y por dentro hay un recorrido que no cuenta más de cien pesos es un túnel en donde ves las diferentes etapas que tuvo la pirámide vale la pena porque hay otro museo regional que también costará maximo 60 y siempre hacen descuento con credenciales para estudiantes e INSEN
Written 24 November 2017
Es una guerra religiosa
De hecho la intención fue borrar una cultura superior, con mayor conocimiento que nos sigue sorprendiendo No estamos hablando de ignorantes, como, si lo fueron los evangelizadores al destruir construcciones monumentales y únicas
Logrando con ello borrar nuestras raíces y perdiendo nuestra identidad.
Saludos
Written 26 November 2016
Li as avaliações sobre Cholula e me interessei em conhecer. Vou fazer um bate e volta a partir da Cidade do México e de ônibus e vi em alguns sites que existe um onibus que faz a ligação entre Puebla e Cholula mas não consegui descobrir onde toma-lo. Alguem tem alguma informação que possa me ajudar ?
Obrigado
Sergio
Written 30 May 2016
Umas 7 quadras do Zócalo, tem uma estação de bus. É ali que você embarca.
Abraço
Itcho
Written 31 May 2016
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