Puebla and Cholula Full-Day Tour from Mexico City
Location : Mexico City, Mexico
Duration : 12 hours (approx.)
Maximize your time in magnificent Mexico on a full-day trip to Puebla and Choula from Mexico City. With a knowledgeable guide, discover the rich cultural heritage of each city, visiting Choula’s breathtaking Church of Santa Maria de Tonantzintla and marvelling at Puebla’s beautiful historical center. Sample Puebla’s enticing range of culinary delights (own expense) and browse a traditional craft market for special souvenirs.
Highlights
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Choula and Puebla from Mexico City
- See one of Choula’s most impressive structures, the Church of Santa Maria de Tonantzintla
- Discover the historical charm of Puebla’s historical district on a walking tour
- Sample delicious Mexican specialties and browse a colorful craft market during some relaxed free time in Puebla
What You Can Expect
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. Here, you'll admire the city, learn a bit more about it and see some of its hundreds of churches.
Then, you’ll head to see the impressive church of Santa María de Tonantzintla which is of indigenous Baroque style and is an impressive building. It stands out for its interior decorated in gold and the wealth of its elements.
After visiting Tonantzintla, you’ll head to the city of Puebla, located just a 15-minute drive away from Cholula. Puebla is popularly known as the “City of Angels." Here, you can enjoy a delicious lunch (not included). The variety of cuisine is rich in Puebla so you can choose from a simple and traditional “semita“ to an exquisite and laborious “mole Poblano.“
After lunch, you will have a walking tour through the beautiful historic center of this city where you can see the buildings from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, and visit the Plaza de Armas , the Cathedral and the Church of Santo Domingo. Other points of interest you'll visit include the craft market where you can find beautiful works in the traditional Talavera or delicious sweets such as sweet potatoes prepared in different flavors.
After a wonderful day exploring and learning a bit more about Cholula and Puebla, you will get back to Mexico City where your tour ends.
