In Cholula you will sense a strong pre‑Hispanic presence. The city was built on the foundations of a large indigenous metropolis that was inhabited for thousands of years. Hernán Cortés famously remarked on the number of teocalis, imagining one could pray in a different temple every day of the year; today Cholula still surprises with 37 churches standing on and around those ancient sites. While Novohispano art appears elsewhere in all its splendour, here the older indigenous traditions remain very visible.
As you move through the streets you will learn about the role of the Tlacuilo, the indigenous scribe and painter, who created landmark works such as the Mural of the Drinkers and the exuberant decorative programme of Santa María Tonantzintla. The visit includes the majestic San Francisco Acatepec Temple, where you can admire the incredible façade covered in Talavera pieces. Along the way you will also see local factories that continue to produce Talavera using traditional processes, offering a direct link between Cholula’s living crafts and its deep historical roots.
Kostir við staðinn
- 37 historic churches atop an ancient pre-Hispanic metropolis
- Teocalis prompting Cortés' remark on temples for every day of the year
- Mural of the drinkers and Tlacuilo-painted masterpieces in church interiors
- Santa María Tonantzintla's exuberant indigenous-painted interior decorations
- San Francisco Acatepec Temple with intricate Talavera-tiled facade and traditional Talavera factories
Þetta er innifalið
- Private transfer
- Travel insurance
Þetta er ekki innifalið
- Entrance fees
- Meals
Aðgengileiki
- Public transport links nearby
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
Ferð í boði á tungumálinu sem þú valdir þér
Aukaupplýsingar
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pass through you in the place you tell us whenever it is within the city of Puebla.
Not wheelchair accessible
Vinsamlegast taktu miðann þinn með þér á afþreyingarstaðinn.
Athugaðu að umsjónaraðili afþreyingarinnar gæti aflýst henni af ófyrirsjáanlegum ástæðum.
Þú verður að vera 18 ára eða eldri til að bóka. Börn verða að vera í fylgd með fullorðnum.