Cholula & Talavera Factory Tour

On this excursion to Cholula from Puebla, we'll explore one of the oldest sites in Mexico and discover the history of a handicraft technique by visiting a Talavera pottery factory!

Cholula & Talavera Factory Tour

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Puebla to go to the archaeological site of Cholula, which is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Mexico.

We'll take a 2-hour tour of this complex, which houses the largest pyramid in Mesoamerica. Although the Great Pyramid of Cholula hasn't been fully excavated, we'll explore the accessible parts, including the Patio of the Altars, and we'll climb to the top of the pyramid to view the 16th-century Church of Los Remedios.

After the visit to Cholula, we'll stop at the Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, known for its popular baroque art, and then visit the Church of San Francisco Acatepec, recognized for its ceramic mosaics and red brick façade.

To conclude the excursion, we'll tour a Talavera pottery factory, where we'll learn about its history and see various pieces made with this artisan technique.

Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Puebla, concluding the tour 5-6 hours after the initial pickup.