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Cholula Capital is located in the state of Puebla, more precisely in a "Pueblo Mágico" (villages recognized for their authenticity and special traditions which make them tourist destinations): Cholula. Just 2 hours from Mexico City, Puebla lies at an altitude of 2135m in the mountains between the Popocatépetl, Iztaccíhuatl and La Malinche volcanoes. 6.5 million people live in Puebla.
What to visit in Puebla:
- The Cholula Pyramid: one of the largest in the world
- Puebla and Cholula markets
- Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción Cathedral (the country's second-largest cathedral)
- La Capilla del Rosario
- Palacio Municipal
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana
- The historic centre
- Talaveras
- The Museum of the Revolution
- Museo Amparo
Gastronomy
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Mole poblano
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Pipián verde
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Encacahuatado
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Chalupas
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Cemita
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Mezcal poblano
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Pulque
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Chile en nogada
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Tacos árabes
Climate
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The average annual temperature in the state is 17.5°C, with an average maximum temperature of 28.5°C in April and May.
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Rainy season: June to October
Nearby
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Magic Villages: Cuetzalan, Cholula, Atlixco, Chignahuapan, Zacatlán de las Manzanas, Huauchinango, Pahuatlán, Tlatlauquitepec y Xicotepec.
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Volcanoes and mountains: Popocatépetl, La Malinche, Iztaccíhuatl, Nevado de Toluca
Beaches: Veracruz, Acapulco