CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
One of the town's popular attractions are the 16th-century convents,
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The Museo y Centro
de Documentación Histórica de Tepoztlán is
located in the Ex-Convento de la Natividad, east of the Zócalo.
The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.
ARCHAEOLOGY
The Tepozteco archaeological site, including a small pyramid with
an impressive view, is located uphill from town. Be forewarned.
The trek is strenuous and the trail is steep. There is a small admission
charge. To reach the trailhead, walk to the end of Avenida del Tepozteco.
The pyramid at the top dates to 1100 A.D. and was erected to the
god of pulque, a milky alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant.
The view is dramatic.
HISTORY
Tepoztlán was occupied by the French in the 19th century
and by Zapata during the Revolution.
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