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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.

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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
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Reproduction of the Taj Mahal, displayed in the museum's previous location in Cholula.

Puebla, Mexico

Museum of Miniatures

Hidden inside a hotel is a museum of miniature models depicting the traditions and history of Mexico.
5 miles from San Andrés Cholula
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