7 Sights & Landmarks in San Pedro Cholula That You Shouldn't Miss

May 29, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

San Pedro Cholula is a municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla and one of two municipalities which made up the city of Cholula. The city has been divided into two sections since the pre Hispanic era, when revolting Toltec-Chichimecas pushed the formerly dominant Olmec-Xicallanca to the eastern side of the city in the 13th century. The new lords called themselves Cholutecas and built a new temple to Quetzalcoatl on the San Pedro side, which eventually eclipsed the formerly prominent Great Pyramid of Cholula, now on the San Andrés side. When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, the city of Cholula was an important religious and economic center, but the center of power was on the San Pedro side, centered on what is now the main city plaza and the San Gabriel monastery. The division of the city persisted and San Pedro remained the more dominant, with Spanish families moving onto that side and the rest of the population quickly becoming mestizo. Today, San Pedro is still more commercial and less residential than neighboring San Andrés with most of its population employed in industry, commerce and services rather than agriculture. Although Cholula's main tourist attraction, the Pyramid, is in San Andrés, San Pedro has more tourism infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants and bars.
Restaurants in San Pedro Cholula

1. Great Pyramid of Cholula

Calle 11 Nte. 1005, San Pedro Cholula 72760 Mexico +52 222 235 1478 [email protected] https://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=zona_arqueologica&table_id=80
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 1,027 reviews

Great Pyramid of Cholula

Reviewed By jacobc542 - Medellin, Colombia

Easy access from Puebla and just a few hours from Mexico City. International passengers please be advised that Dozens of Passengers Detained in Deplorable Conditions in Mexico City Benito Juarez Airport.

2. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios

Calle Ferrocarril, San Pedro Cholula 72760 Mexico +52 222 276 6091 http://www.corazondepuebla.com.mx
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
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7%
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1%
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4.5 based on 562 reviews

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios

Reviewed By Strez18 - Bloomington, United States

Amazing views and beautiful church, highly recommend taking all the sites in. It is a long climb to the top of the church but well worth it!

3. Templo San Francisco Acatepec

Amozoc, La Purisima San Francisco Acatepec, San Pedro Cholula 72875 Mexico
Excellent
75%
Good
24%
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1%
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Templo San Francisco Acatepec

Reviewed By Chinapjs - Washington DC, United States

Perhaps the prettiest church in Mexico. It took 100 years to complete and no wonder, the whole outside fascade of the church in decorated with blue Talavera tiles. Inside, the tiles are blue, white, yellow and green. Lots of statues to. Sort of medium indigenous baroque. Lots of gold.

4. Ex-Convento de San Gabriel

2 Norte #4 Col. Centro, San Pedro Cholula Mexico http://www.puebla.travel/es/ver-hacer/sitios-de-interes/iglesias/item/ex-convento-franciscano-de-san-gabriel
Excellent
42%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
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0%
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Ex-Convento de San Gabriel

5. Parroquia de San Andres Cholula

16 de Septiembre No. 101 Col. Centro SAN ANDRÉS CHOLULA, San Pedro Cholula Mexico http://www.todopuebla.com/directorio/serviciospublicos/iglesiasyconventos
Excellent
48%
Good
52%
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Parroquia de San Andres Cholula

Reviewed By 466alecs - New York City, United States

The lovely old churches and parishes are part of the extraordinary wealth of what the Spanish brought to Mexico, in the 16th century.

6. Plaza de la Concordia

Calle 2 Nte. 5 de Mayo, San Pedro Cholula 72750 Mexico http://cholula.gob.mx/calendario-de-eventos/item/273-portal-y-plaza-de-la-concordia-de-san-pedro-cholula
Excellent
40%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
4%
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Plaza de la Concordia

Reviewed By 466alecs - New York City, United States

Adjacent churches and a convent make this is an attractive draw in the old town of Cholula affording a quiet spot for reflection.

7. Container City

Av 12 Oriente Casi Esquina 2 Norte, San Juan Aquiahuac, San Andrés, San Pedro Cholula 72810 Mexico +52 222 225 0402 http://www.containercity.com.mx/
Excellent
33%
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30%
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30%
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4%
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3%
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Container City

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