Facts about Cholula, Mexico
| Country | Mexico |
| State | Puebla |
| Region | Central Mexico (Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley) |
| Municipal Seats | San Pedro Cholula & San Andr茅s Cholula |
| Named After | Nahuatl "Chol艒ll膩n" (place of refuge) |
| Established | Pre-Hispanic era (over 2,500 years old) |
| Municipality Status | 1825 |
| Coordinates | 19.0578掳 N, 98.3010掳 W |
| Total Area | 116 sq km (combined urban area) |
| Land Area | 116 sq km |
| Water Area | Minimal |
| Population (2020) | 234,000 (combined urban area) |
| Population Rank | One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Mexico |
| Major City | Cholula |
| Main Industries | Tourism, Education, Commerce, Services |
| Major Airport | Hermanos Serd谩n International Airport (PBC) |
| Time Zone | Central Time (UTC-06:00) |
| Known For | Great Pyramid of Cholula, Colonial churches, Popocat茅petl views |
| Website | https://www.sanpedrocholula.gob.mx |
Top Attractions in Cholula, Mexico
- Great Pyramid of Cholula (Tlachihualtepetl) - the world鈥檚 largest pyramid by volume with tunnels to explore
- Santuario de Nuestra Se帽ora de los Remedios - iconic church perched on top of the pyramid
- Plaza de la Concordia - central square with views of the pyramid and Popocat茅petl volcano
- Regional Museum of Cholula - museum showcasing the area鈥檚 pre-Hispanic and colonial history
- San Andr茅s Cholula Z贸calo - lively town center with caf茅s, murals, and local culture
- San Pedro Cholula Z贸calo - historic plaza surrounded by colorful colonial buildings
- Container City (Container Park) - modern complex made from shipping containers with shops and views
- Ex Convento de San Gabriel - 16th-century Franciscan convent and important colonial site
- Cholula Archaeological Zone - expansive ruins surrounding the Great Pyramid
- Local Talavera Workshops - traditional studios producing Puebla鈥檚 famous ceramic art
Distance from Cholula to Other Mexican Cities
- Cholula to Puebla - 15 km (9 miles)
- Cholula to Tlaxcala - 40 km (25 miles)
- Cholula to Mexico City - 130 km (81 miles)
- Cholula to Pachuca - 190 km (118 miles)
- Cholula to Cuernavaca - 165 km (103 miles)
- Cholula to Quer茅taro - 320 km (199 miles)
- Cholula to Veracruz - 300 km (186 miles)
- Cholula to Oaxaca - 340 km (211 miles)
- Cholula to Morelia - 420 km (261 miles)
- Cholula to Guadalajara - 670 km (416 miles)
- Cholula to Monterrey - 910 km (565 miles)
- Cholula to Villahermosa - 760 km (472 miles)
Location of Cities in Mexico