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Exploring Tepoztlán

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The Mexican government declared the town one of the country's 'magic villages' or pueblos magicos, indicating the place has significant historical and architectural value.

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 the pyramid with an impressive view, is located uphill. 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.

VISITING?

LOCATION -- Tepoztlán is located 90 kilometers south of Mexico City and 18 kilometers from Cuernavaca.

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TRANSPORTATION – There are frequent buses from Cuernavaca. If you are driving, take the Cuautla/Oaxtepec exit (toll road #115). At about the 8 kilometer mark, get off at the Tepoztlán exit.

BOOKSTORE -- La Sombra del Sabino is located at Avenida Revolución #45. It also provides light meals and snacks.