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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

1. From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

Enjoy a full day tour to the most beautiful and important historical sites outside Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla. You will start driving from Mexico City and cross the highway with the mountains in the backdrop, towards the east side of the city. Admire breathtaking views and beautiful scenery of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes and get to the town of Cholula. Then, head to Santa María de Tonantzintla, this unique Church combines two religious interpretations that coexist (the indigenous and the Christian) and it its considered the most representative church of the indigenous baroque art. Visit the Cathedral and the historic center of Puebla in a guided walking tour, that will take you to the most important and representative places of this "City of Angels". Before returning to Mexico City, you'll be able to taste the local food, visit Parian Market and have free time to explore on your own.

From Mexico City: Puebla and Cholula Day Tour

2. From Mexico City: Puebla and Cholula Day Tour

You’ll explore the Cholula archaeological zone, home to the largest pyramid in the world. The tour continues to colonial Puebla, a cosmopolitan city that has preserved its traditions in its food, art, and culture. As you walk along the city’s beautiful streets, you’ll be drawn in by the splendid architecture of the city’s cathedral, the homes, museums, and other buildings decorated with tiles. Visit Puebla’s majestic cathedral, its main square, the Chapel of the Rosary, the Convent of Santa Monica. Stop at onyx and talavera ceramics factories.

Puebla and Cholula 1-Day Tour from Mexico City

3. Puebla and Cholula 1-Day Tour from Mexico City

Puebla, known as the City of Angels, is famous for its colonial architecture and its food. This 1-day tour is a culinary, archaeological, and architectural delight, taking you to Puebla and Cholula, one of Mexico's Pueblo Magicos (Magic Towns) with the largest Mesoamerican pyramid in the Americas. Visit the largest pyramid by base width in the town of Cholula. See Santa Maria Tonantzintla, a fascinating church in Cholula that displays a fusion of indigenous, pre-Hispanic design with colonial Baroque architecture – a truly fascinating and beautiful sight! You arrive in Puebla just in time for lunch, where you can enjoy the culinary delights. Try the Mole Poblano, the Tamales, and some colorful Pepitorias, or Obleas for dessert. Your guide can help you choose your food. Walk off your lunch with a tour around the colonial streets of Puebla, with its 16th and 18th century buildings and craft markets to enjoy.

Puebla: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Sightseeing Tour

4. Puebla: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Sightseeing Tour

Explore the best of Puebla with tickets to a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with a multilingual audio guide. Travel freely around the city getting on and off at any of the official stops as many times as you desire, all with the price of one ticket. Discover the city's cuisine and gastronomy and admire its colonial architecture. Visit traditional markets where you can get ceramics made of the famous Talavera stone. See many religious buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries and visit the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The route covers sites including the Zócalo, Analco neighborhood, Convention Center, Church of San Francisco, Beato San Sebastián de Aparicio, Loreto Fountain, Fort Guadalupe, Museum of Evolution, cable car, Main Theatre, Plazuela de los Sapos, Juárez Monument, Paseo Bravo, and Juárez Avenue. Stops on the hop-on hop-off route:1 Zócalo2 Ovando Bridge3 El Alto Market4 La Mantarray Lookout Point5 Puebla Planetarium6 Puebla Park Michin Aquarium7 El Pariá Handicraft Market

From Mexico City: Cholula Pyramid & Puebla Small Group Tour

5. From Mexico City: Cholula Pyramid & Puebla Small Group Tour

Arrive in the city of Cholula and visit the Great Pyramid, with a basement that looks like an archaeological site (comparable to the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt). Ascend to the Our Lady of Remedies Church, a church built on top of the pyramid. Later, visit the church of Santa María Tonantzintla - unique for its interior decoration composed of indigenous motifs and Catholic elements. Learn about how the Indigenous peoples of Tonatzintla wanted to represent Tlaloc, the god of rain, in the dome of the sky chapel. Witness how every little carved face is not an angel, but rather an Indigenous person who died and was reincarnated in the sky. Finally, visit the church of San Francisco Acatepec - a beautiful and unforgettable church. After this, discover one of Mexico's cities with the greatest cultural heritage during a fascinating tour of “Puebla de los Ángeles”. Admire the extraordinary scenery protected by the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes. Visit the cathedral, which is cross-shaped and consists of 5 naves. See how the central altar was constructed in an octagonal shape whilst the other 4 altars face in the direction of compass points. Marvel at the bell towers which are the largest in Mexico. Continue on to visit the famous Capilla del Rosario, which in its day was considered as one of the 8 wonders of the world. Step inside the chapel to see a statue of the Virgin of the Rosary, surrounded by numerous saints, angels, and martyrs. At the end of the tour, visit La Iglesia de la Compañia, where you will find the dress style now known as China Poblana - a white blouse and colorful embroidered red and green shirt - which has evolved to include the national symbols of Mexico, an eagle clutching a snake, and a prickly pear cactus. Learn about how women who wear this dress usually braid their hair on 2 sides tied with red, white, and green ribbons. At 4 PM return to Mexico City where your tour will end.

Cholula Magical Town 6-Hour Tour by Double-Decker Bus

6. Cholula Magical Town 6-Hour Tour by Double-Decker Bus

Depart from Puebla City’s main plaza (“Zocalo”) and travel by traditional double-decker bus 5 miles to the west to the “double” town of Cholula, which brings together San Pedro and San Andres. Each of these towns has its own main square and church, but they are so close to each other that the border has been lost and they are both thought of as the same town. The panoramic tour starts in San Pedro Cholula at the Plaza de la Concordia, which is flanked by the Convento de San Gabriel, built by Franciscans in 1549 on the site of the ruins of a temple dedicated to Quetzalcóat. Continue towards the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest in the world. On the top, admire the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Temple, built by the Spanish in 1549. Continue to San Andrés Cholula, and stop for a moment to visit the beautiful parish. Climb aboard the bus again to transfer to the temples of San Francisco Acatepec and Santa María Tonanzintla. Marvel at the Mexican baroque style. There is no corner that hasn't been decorated. Continue to San Pedro Cholula, passing the wizard’s house, and Copa de Oro cider factory. Finally, stop at San Pedro Cholula Zocalo, and enjoy some free time to visit the Great Pyramid, local market, Royal Chapel, San Gabriel Convent, and Concordia Plaza.

Puebla Africam Safari Park, Live an Unforgettable Adventure!

7. Puebla Africam Safari Park, Live an Unforgettable Adventure!

The Africam Safari Park is the best wildlife park in Mexico and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. When visiting the park you will learn about the characteristics, care, and feeding habits of various species of wildlife animals such as lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, wolves, hippos, tarantulas, bats, kangaroos, and many more! The park exhibits more than 2,500 animals of 350 species distributed in diverse environments similar to their natural habitats. In the park, all animals roam in controlled freedom and in wide spaces, allowing you to watch them up close and experience their real habitat. The main objective of the park is to protect and conserve wildlife. There are a wide variety of habitats to visit with plenty of fauna to observe, such as the Okavango Delta, Oasis, Kalahari Desert, Serengeti, Bakuli, Huasteca, and many more. Visit Africam Safari park with us and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

8. Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

Marvel at the many beautiful architectural monuments in Mexico City. Visit the National Palace (panoramic view), see the Constitution Square, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. First stop, you will visit the National Palace (panoramic view). Continue on to the famous Constitution Square and then walk around the Metropolitan Cathedral.  Next, you will visit the Historical Centre, which is the heart of the Mexican capital. After your visit, you will head to Chapultepec Park, the most important residential zones of the city, and the Pink Zone.

Mexico City tour & Anthropology Museum Tour

9. Mexico City tour & Anthropology Museum Tour

Join this tour and explore Mexico City with a live guide. Discover the rich history of this city, known as The City of the Gods. Start your trip with a pickup from your hotel (if listed). Sit back and enjoy the ride to the historical center of Mexico City, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Marvel at the countless monuments and the architectural style as you drive. Walk around the Central Plaza, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, continue to Chapultepec Park, the second-largest city park in Latin America where the museum is located. Visit the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the top museums in the world. Discover a wonderful collection of art, artifacts, and history going back further than 4000 years.  Explore each section and be sure not to miss the iconic Aztec calendar stone. The museum is a must-visit when you are pretty sure it might even be the best museum you have ever visited in Mexico. After your visit, your tour will end. So jump in the car, and reminisce about your day as you enjoy a ride back to your hotel or if you prefer you can stroll around the park or enjoy a picnic by the idyllic lake if you like on your own. 

From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla´s Magical Towns

10. From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Puebla´s Magical Towns

Cholula is considered one of the most beautiful Magical Towns in Mexico, it combines the best of two worlds: its pre-Hispanic heritage, traditions, delicious gastronomy, its pyramids, and the characteristics of a modern city. On this tour, you will visit the following: -The Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is the largest pyramidal base in the world 400 m long, and dedicated to the God Tláloc. -The Church of Santa María Tonantzintla: the interior of this church is covered with countless faces, masks, flowers, fruits, birds, and abstract decorative designs. It shows the mixture of the Colonial era and Christianity with the Indigenous Culture. The decoration of this church is the greatest expression of Mexican syncretism and it is undoubtedly a beautiful place to visit. -The Church of San Francisco Ecatepec: this church was built in the 16th century, a product of Baroque architecture and has a front facade covered in Talavera, typical of this area of Mexico. You will also visit Atlixco, one of the most popular magical towns in Mexico, which is located at the foot of the Popocatépetl volcano. In the Plaza del Zócalo, you can admire the colorful murals in the Municipal Palace that narrate the history of Atlixco. In the Ex-Convento del Carmen, you can visit the cultural center and a small museum of archeology. You can also admire the church of La Merced known for its highly ornate Baroque facade. You will enjoy walking and touring the streets of Atlixco and feeling the vibes of an authentic Mexican town. This tour promises to be an extraordinary and magical experience. You can stroll and walk the streets of Atlixco and feel the vibes of an authentic Mexican town.

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The Mexico City tour and Xochimilco canal ride was amazing all in part because of our tour guide Xochitl Fuentes. She was able to give our group the best time ever. She was able to explain everything everywhere we went and made the tour so wonderful...Thank you Xochitl

Beautiful everything, little time. Delighted with our guide Jair, a very kind treatment, a lot of patience to explain and answer our questions, he kindly guided us through places.

Our guide Olivia was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We learnt so much about the area and its history. I would definitely use their services again.

The best tour guide I’ve ever had. Yair switched flawlessly from English to Español and had a true passion for Puebla and Cholula.

Great tour to get a glimpse of Puebla. You learn a lot about the history of the different sights.