In this captivating video, Gabriel Morris takes us on a tour of Cholula, Mexico and the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is considered to be the largest pyramid in the world by volume. This fascinating exploration is part 2 of his adventure, showcasing the grandeur and historical significance of this ancient site.
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Discover the magic of the largest pyramid in the world in Mexico with Gabriel Morris’s captivating video and immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of Cholula.
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Great video Gabe thank you! In Atlixco, Puebla there's the Chapel of Saint Michael which is said to also be a pyramid that the Spanish built a church on top of. There's also an Italian settlement town called Chipilo 10/10 recommend for the food.
Happy new year! I hope you have safe travels this year
What is that white drink? Is it milk?
Also in Atlixco, Puebla there's Metepec, which is a UFO hotspot
Impressive, but the stones seem much smaller than the Egyptian pyramids so they are mostly hand transportable?
Headed to Japan for the second time in about a month. Selfishly want more content from there to help guide my trip. My last time there was around 80f and humid everyday so excited for cooler temps.
The Conquistadors were after gold and that is what they cared about the most i.e: finding treasure and getting rich. The locals in many cases were into human sacrifices. So at least the Conquistadors put a stop to that practice.
Great video, love the way you seem to let the camera do the talking for you. Safe travels.
No gabbe. Its in Bosnia actually. Not many known this
“Poor aztecs” were just sacrificing people from other tribes nonstop until the sun god was pleased.. it was all peace and love until the “conquistadors “ arrived ./s
😋😋cortez was hungry – 4 flavor — and mixtecs got it
The biggest is in Bosnia, keep up!
While in Puebla, check out the Church of San Francisco Acatepec for a unique world class talavera mosaic façade. Nothing like it anywhere.
Another fine video. Mexico is awesome. I drank many agua de horchatas in my time in Mexico. Btw when in Mexico City I recommend a very pleasant walk worth filming if you take the metro to Chapultepec and walk along the fabulous shady tree lined Avenida Reforma to Avenida Juárez to find yourself in the lovely Parque de Alameda where you can continue after passing the beautiful building of Belles Artes along Avenida de 5 Mayo to the Zócalo. I actually managed to get up to the top of the bell tower of the main Cathedral and then also underneath the Cathedral to see the amazing Aztec foundation ruins, the cathedral was built on top of the temple. The boat ride through the Aztec canals of Xochimilco and the cobble stone streets of the arty and colourful Spanish Colonial town of San Angel (now part of the city) are definitely some side trips worth doing as well as visiting the beautiful church and plaza of Coyuacan.
Btw after watching your videos of Japan (as well as Jumping Places and Jason Billam Travel) we planned and accomplished three amazing weeks in Japan during the autumn leaves colour season changes. I can certainly understand why you want to go back to that amazing country.
Unfortunately the crowds are getting too big when visiting most of the temples shrines and pagodas. Japan in the wintertime should also be fantastic I would imagine.
they can build a pyramid but haven't mastered the garbage can yet…pass
Why is it not excavated?
Be sure to try some Mescal, Mole, and Pozole – Puebla is well known for these. Also, check out the Teleferico and park area. One of our favorite cities in Mexico.
Hey Gabriel , how do you spell that Mexican drink you got for a $1
What a great tour of the pyramid. The excavation site was amazing, I love when you explore ancient sites, always interesting. Cholula looks like a very vibrant and colourful city as well. Great video, Thanks❤✨
Enjoying your stops in Mexico. If you do opt for Japan next, apparently the USD/Yen exchange rate would be quite favorable for you right now.
That Horchata needed an Asada Taco
What is particularly nasty by the Spanish during those times, is that they always built churches right on top of the most important buidlings after destroying them. Its like a giant fu to the people. They infamously did the same thing in Cusco of course, the Inca empire capital. That said, the empires they conquered in the Americas were not very humane institutions, where the natives were all holding hands singing kumbaya or whatever. Both the Inca and Aztec empires were forged in blood after brutal conquests so it was very much a dog eat dog kind of time and place. But still, you cant help but feel sorry so little is left of these fascinating cultures that were here not even that long ago. 500 years is not that much, especially when you see all the great monuments like castles and churches all way older than 500, that are still standing today all over Europe.
Never been to Central or South America yet these cities look very familiar. I have been to the Canary Islands many times, and on Tenerife you have a city called San Cristóbal de La Laguna, or La Laguna as its more commonly called. The city is a Unesco world heritage site because it was bascially a prototype city, a blueprint of the same city layout and architecture the Spanish later used to build basically every city in the Americas. Its known for its familiar grid design and plazas and all that. So, when you are in the area go see see La Laguna on Tenerife, on this random island off the coast of Africa that looks exactly like every Spanish city in the Americas. Its not very large but there is a tram from the capital Santa Cruz that goes to La Laguna. Really interesting stuff!
Bro you didn't go to the tunnels under the pyramid🎉😮
I think you have the best travel videos. Unscripted, just a laid back here it is.
The Great Pyramid of Cholula has been certified as the largest pyramid in the world by volume by the Guinness Book of World Records:
"The Quetzalcóatl Pyramid at Cholula de Rivadavia is the Guinness World Record holder for the title of largest pyramid in the world. The ancient temple measures 166,538,400 ft³ (3.3 million m³) and is also the "largest monument ever constructed," according to Guinness."
https://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/largest-pyramid-in-the-world.htm
However, not everyone agrees. According to this website it's only the third largest pyramid in the world after the two largest pyramids in Egypt, because the Cholula pyramid is composed of multiple structures, so it isn't all one pyramid: https://www.touropia.com/largest-pyramids-in-the-world/
And then there's the issue of the Bosnian pyramids, which would be the largest pyramids in the world if they were actually confirmed to be pyramids. However most archaeologists believe that they are natural hills. I visited the Bosnian pyramids a few years ago. Whatever they are, they are very fascinating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s410nFVP0do
Hey Gabe, I know you typically don't do food tourism videos, but I was wondering if you could show us some of the local food delicacies in Cholula?? Thanks
That's one of the pyramids that in ancient times they would sacrifice virgins and babies😮
Another great and interesting video thankyou Gabe. I concur with your prediction of 2025 being epic and strange. Some big things are going to happen, I feel. Hang on for the ride 😂
Was there on a day trip from cdmx where was marooned 2 weeks waiting for ny lost bag by airline. Was an amazing trip to the pyramid cholula Puebla and church… not long enough but managed to grt up the hill .a hugw challenge as an asthmatic on a time restricted visit.. loved it all. In hindsight should ve got out of cdmx more but was tarnished by my bsg loss as almost everything i had was in it..it cane back eventually but mesnt was stuck in a hostrl with zero ventilation in boiling heat for longer than I ld planned. Made up for it afterwards wiith visits to local markets and was dia de la madre too also saw a few spots further from centre and the murals in Fine arts museum etc. Walking around cdmx was fascinating in itself..also went to Guanajuato Puebla Oaxaca 1 night only in my long awaited Puetto Escondido ..closed down due to serious hurricane warnings! Then Campeche Holbox San Cristobal Edzna Tonina ruins frozen waterfalls finally Playa drl Carmen to get plane.. Mexico was a challenge as bsg lost also twice by buses!!! Nxt time just 2 tiny bags with me at all times. Luckily speak conversational Spanish cane in mighty useful.
I ❤ Mexico🍻
Hej, glad you are in Mexico. I'll have a look and see if I can recognize the Mexico from 30 years ago.
Just Awesome ❤
Happy New Year 2025 ❤😊
El Primo! I never dug the whole conquistador vibe, my man. Dark, destructive, and murderous to say the least. Los Indios siempre! Keep on doing the do my brother, you do it well. Chaka brah 🤙
When I visited Cholula about 20 years ago, I was able to go inside the pyramid. The various different people groups built on top of the previous pyramid, so there are hallways where you can see what the outside used to look like before it was built on top of. It was so cool to be inside a pyramid and look at what used to be outside. Puebla is amazing. And having been to Zacatlan, I can say the bread is pretty amazing as is the rest of that city. You picked a great area to visit.
Wow, what an astonishing site! Thanks for showing us. Puebla looks like an amazing place to visit.
I'm glad you enjoyed your New Year's in Mexico! Thanks for sharing!
I guess Spain building a cathedral on top of the pyramid was the ultimate FU to the indigenous civilization there.