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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Andrés Cholula

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Andrés Cholula, Mexico

Updated July 16, 2013
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Gran Pirámide de Cholula

San Andrés Cholula, Mexico

The Great Pyramid of Cholula

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

San Andrés Cholula, Mexico

Church of Santa María Tonantzintla

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.
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Cuexcomate

Puebla, Mexico

Cuexcomate

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.
3 miles from San Andrés Cholula
Casa del Diablo.

San Luis Tehuiloyocan, Mexico

La Casa del Diablo (The Devil's House)

This house covered in art created with volcanic rocks is shrouded in macabre lore.
3 miles from San Andrés Cholula
The Mariachi

Puebla, Mexico

Casa del Títere (House of Puppets)

A former factory hosts an amazing collection of Mexican marionettes.
4 miles from San Andrés Cholula
Main courtyard of “the castle”

Puebla, Mexico

CIS San Javier

This palatial building has lived many lives as a convent, prison, cultural center, state archives, and government offices.
5 miles from San Andrés Cholula
Inside the Biblioteca Palafoxiana.

Puebla, Mexico

Biblioteca Palafoxiana

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.
5 miles from San Andrés Cholula
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