Chipilo, Puebla

Name: Chipilo
Address: Puebla, Mexico

#23 among attractions in Puebla

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Chipilo, officially known as Chipilo de Francisco Javier Mina, is a small city in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It is located 12 kilometres south of the state capital Puebla, Puebla, at a height of 2,150 metres above sea level. The name itself derives from Náhuatl, meaning "place of the whiner". The settlement and the parish was fully founded by Italian immigrants from a prior community, in the late 19th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°0'22"N, 98°19'50"W

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Chipilo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Pyramid of Cholula, Church of San Francisco Acatepec, San Gabriel Franciscan Convent, Church of Our Lady of Remedies.

4.1 miNE
Museum
Great Pyramid of Cholula, Puebla
104 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Puebla, Mexico, lies the Great Pyramid of Cholula, an ancient structure that boasts the title of the world's largest pyramid by volume. This monumental site, often overshadowed by its more famous counterparts in Egypt, is a testament...
1.8 miNE
Church, Entertainment
Church of San Francisco Acatepec, Puebla
47 min walk • The Church of San Francisco Acatepec is a stunning example of Mexican Baroque architecture, nestled in the city of Puebla, Mexico. This religious edifice is renowned for its elaborate façade, which is intricately decorated with Talavera ceramic tiles—a traditional...
4.2 miNE
Church
San Gabriel Franciscan Convent
109 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Cholula in Puebla, Mexico, the San Gabriel Franciscan Convent stands as a testament to the region's rich colonial heritage. This significant religious complex, dating back to the 16th century, was one of the first convents...
4.1 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Remedies, Puebla
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Puebla, Mexico, the Church of Our Lady of Remedies stands as a majestic testament to the region's rich colonial heritage. This stunning church, perched atop the ancient pyramid of Cholula, offers a unique blend of indigenous...
5.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Museo Internacional del Barroco, Puebla
142 min walk • The International Museum of the Baroque is a museum of Baroque art designed by Japanese architect Toyo Itō located in Puebla, Mexico. It opened on February 4, 2016.
3.8 miNE
Area
San Andrés Cholula, Puebla
98 min walk • San Andrés Cholula is the municipal seat of San Andrés Cholula Municipality located in the Metropolitan area of Puebla, in the center west of the state of Puebla in the central highlands of Mexico, 122 km east of Mexico City and eight kilometres west of the city of Puebla.
4.2 miN
City, Area
Cholula, Puebla
106 min walk • Cholula, officially Cholula de Rivadavia, is a city and district located in the metropolitan area of Puebla, Mexico. Cholula is best known for its Great Pyramid, with the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios sanctuary on top, as well as its numerous churches.
2 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Tonantzintla Observatory, Puebla
52 min walk • Tonantzintla Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the municipality of San Andrés Cholula in the Mexican state of Puebla.
4 miN
Archaeological site
Cholula, Puebla
101 min walk • Cholula was an important city of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, dating back to at least the 2nd century BCE, with settlement as a village going back at least some thousand years earlier.
4.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Templo del Dolor
115 min walk • Estadio Templo del Dolor is a stadium in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. It is primarily used for American football and is the home field of the Aztecas UDLAP. It holds 4,500 people.
4.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Puebla
115 min walk • Universidad de las Américas Puebla, commonly known as UDLAP, is a Mexican private university located in San Andrés Cholula, near Puebla. The university is known for its programs in International Business Management, Arts and Humanities, Social sciences, Science and Engineering, and Business and Economics.

Chipilo, Puebla

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Chipilo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)