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Pictures of Cholula
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Pico de Orizaba
Mexico's highest mountain, and North America's second-highest peak, may be viewed clearly from Cholula; here shown at sunrise
Popocatepetl
Mexico's most famous volcano as the sun illuminates its snow-capped peak, at sunrise, may be clearly seen from Cholula
Town Square
The colonial center of Cholula
Cafes and Restaurants
Local shops, cafes and restaurants under the arches in the town center
Churches in Cholula
Cholula has nearly 40 churches -- more per capita than any other town in Mexico
Inside Templo de San Gabriel
One of three churches inside the ex-Convento de San Gabriel in Cholula
Serene Nighlife
A few cafes and bars open late; for a more active nighlife, you may visit nearby San Andres Cholula
Night View
The main church viewed at night through the illuminated arches of the main plaza
Colonial Balcony
A colonial balcony illuminated at night in downtown Cholula
Municipal Palace
Entrance to the town's municipal palace
Colonial Setting
Colonial streets and alleyways of Cholula
Ex Convento de San Gabriel
A key feature of the town, this is a walled-garden featuring three important churches
Volcanoes Keep Watch
The ex-convento de San Gabriel and, in the background, the snow-capped peaks of Iztaccihuatl
Franciscan Library
Beautifully restored, the Franciscan Library is open to public and situated in the grounds of the ex-convent of San Gabriel
Local Markets
Fresh spices on sale at the local market in Cholula
Market Seller
Fresh fruit and vegetables being sold at the local market
Popocatepetl - 10am
After sunrise, the volcano in full view. Clouds and mist begin gathering from 11am. By the afternoon, views will be obscured.
Popocatepetl
Viewed from the terrace of La Quinta Luna hotel in Cholula
Market Scene in Cholula
Visit the town's main market for a delighful experience of sounds, colors, scents and tastes
