Where is cholula puebla

Marvel at the octagonal altar, among other treasures. Cholula Travel Guide. Visit Cholula. Where to stay in Cholula. Cholula Centro 4. See our Where To Stay guide. Collection O Las Iglesias. Dec 12 - Dec Situated in Cholula, this hotel is 0. Excelente lugar para alojarse. Hotel Calli Quetzalcoatl. Nov 12 - Nov San Gabriel Convent and La Barrica Fully refundable Reserve now, pay when you stay.

Nov 15 - Nov See all properties in Cholula. Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. By Air — The nearest airport is situated in Puebla. The road journey from the airport to Cholula lasts about 20 minutes. To get to Cholula from the airport, buy a ticket from the authorized taxi booth or take a bus to Puebla and change there for a second local bus to Cholula.

You can also arrange a shuttle to pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel in Cholula see Airport Transfers below. For detailed information about flights and flying, see the Mexperience guide to Air Travel in Mexico.

Also see the Mexperience guide to Traveling by Bus in Mexico. From Puebla, follow the signs to the Cholula, which is situated about six miles west of the city of Puebla. Having your own car will give you more flexibility than using public transport options and, in some cases, offer you access to places which are otherwise difficult to visit without the use of a car.

Read our guide to Car Rental in Mexico to learn what you need to know about car rental in Mexico. Taxi travel is very affordable in Mexico, in comparison to the USA, Canada and Europe, and so provides a viable means of public transportation in Mexico.

Your hotel can arrange taxis for you; some post their rates on a board in the lobby; taxi hotel rates are usually higher than cabs you hail off the street.

If you speak Spanish , you will have a distinct advantage and be able to negotiate a price with the driver. For detailed information, read the Mexperience guide to Taxi Travel in Mexico. Telephone: Connect to the guide about Communications in Mexico on Mexperience for detailed information about keeping in touch and the latest table of national dialing codes.

For detailed information about exchanging and managing your money, read the Mexperience guide to Money in Mexico. Read the Mexperience guide to Travel Insurance in Mexico for full details and links to specialist insurance suppliers. Viewing the Volcanoes: If you want the best views, we recommend you stay overnight in Cholula and see the volcanoes at sunrise as the sun rises it illuminates the snow capped peaks beautifully and again later in the morning after breakfast around 10 a.

From around 11 a. Internet Access: Internet cafes can be easily found in towns and cities across Mexico and WiFi is increasingly commonplace—from cafes, shops, hotels, and some cities even offer free WiFi in some defined public spaces.

Active Volcano Alert: Popocatepetl is currently semi-active, although recent volcanic activity has settled down again. However the State of Puebla and in particular the immediate areas surrounding the volcano are on yellow alert. There is no immediate threat and it is quite safe to travel to both Puebla, Cholula and environs. The ceramic ware is not inexpensive anywhere, but Puebla and Cholula is the best place to buy it, as it is among the least expensive of the places in Mexico that sells it.

The markets here are a real treat. See Key Attractions , above, for details. Cholula enjoys year-round, spring-like weather. The East side of the main plaza has interesting cafes and music playing daily. There is a daily market to explore. The famous active volcano Popocatepetl or Popo as the locals call it, looms. It is an interesting town to visit.

Sometimes you can see a smoke plume rise as much as 8 miles high. Explore the museum at the base and even tour the tunnels inside the pyramid itself.

There are vendors near the exit that sell local colorful pottery — some of the best in Mexico — revered for its fine detail and blue decorative motifs. Tunnels inside the Pyramid. It is only 12 kms to the East and easily reached by bus or Taxi. It is also considered the cultural capital of the area with a multitude of parks, events and galleries sprinkled liberally throughout the city.

Where to Stay. There are tall secure walls and a security guard 24 hours a day so you can make day trips and even an extended visit to Mexico City without worrying about the rig. Park and take the bus to Mexico City, thereby avoiding the traffic, congestion and Mexico City Police officers.