Temple and Convent of Nativity: Dedicated to Our Lady of the Nativity was built between 1555 and 1580 by villagers the old manor of Tepoztlan, under the direction of the Dominicans, has a large atrium, open chapel, chapels , temple and monastery. The beautiful facade of the temple Plateresque, shows the Virgin Maryac companied by Fray Domingo de Guzman, founder of the order Dominica and Catherine of Siena, Saint revered by members of the order.
The building was temporarily occupied by French troops of Maximilian of Hapsburg and decades later, during the Mexican Revolution. In 1939 President Lazaro Cardenas gave the former convent for safekeeping to the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Since 1993, INAH began restoration work in 1994 was declared by UNESCO "World Heritage". Since 2000, the former convent houses the Historical Museum of Tepoztlan.
The building was temporarily occupied by French troops of Maximilian of Hapsburg and decades later, during the Mexican Revolution. In 1939 President Lazaro Cardenas gave the former convent for safekeeping to the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Since 1993, INAH began restoration work in 1994 was declared by UNESCO "World Heritage". Since 2000, the former convent houses the Historical Museum of Tepoztlan.
The parish of the Nativity: Old building dating from the sixteenth century, is located next to Ex-convent and together they form an important building that stands in the village. The parish also has a large atrium in which there are 4 "chapels" in each corner and a cross whose arms end in atrial form of fleur de lis, characteristic emblem of the Order of the Dominicans.
The Carlos Pellicer Museum: Located behind the convent of the Nativity, houses the archeological collection of the famous poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara Tabasco, who donated the town of Tepoztlan in 1965. In his showroom important pieces can be seen from the different cultures of Mesoamerica, including fragments include the sculpture of the god Ometochtli, which were located a few decades ago, at the foot of the hill of Tepozteco by boys surname Rodríguez.
The Carlos Pellicer Museum: Located behind the convent of the Nativity, houses the archeological collection of the famous poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara Tabasco, who donated the town of Tepoztlan in 1965. In his showroom important pieces can be seen from the different cultures of Mesoamerica, including fragments include the sculpture of the god Ometochtli, which were located a few decades ago, at the foot of the hill of Tepozteco by boys surname Rodríguez.
Museum and historical documentation center Tepoztlan: Located inside the Ex-convent. Inside are displays various thematic aspects of the municipality. It has 4 rooms, plus a historic library. Open Tuesday to Sunday and admission is free.
Tepozteco archaeological zone: In this place they worshiped the god "Ometochtli - Tepoztécatl" pulque god of fertility associated with the plant and the wind.
This building was built by the villagers of Xochimilco affiliation, between 1150 and 1350 d. C. According to a myth Mesoamerican Tepoztécatl was one of the "400" (numerous) sons of the gods and Pantécatl Mayahuel (goddess of maguey and god who discovered the fermentation of mead for the production of pulque).
These 400 were gods collectively known as "400 rabbits." In the building were found two important carved stones, one with theglyph Ahuízotl Mexica King and another with the calendar date "10 Rabbit," which corresponds to the year 1502, date of death of this character.
Tepozteco archaeological zone: In this place they worshiped the god "Ometochtli - Tepoztécatl" pulque god of fertility associated with the plant and the wind.
This building was built by the villagers of Xochimilco affiliation, between 1150 and 1350 d. C. According to a myth Mesoamerican Tepoztécatl was one of the "400" (numerous) sons of the gods and Pantécatl Mayahuel (goddess of maguey and god who discovered the fermentation of mead for the production of pulque).
These 400 were gods collectively known as "400 rabbits." In the building were found two important carved stones, one with theglyph Ahuízotl Mexica King and another with the calendar date "10 Rabbit," which corresponds to the year 1502, date of death of this character.
This temple was part of the pre-Hispanic city of Tepoztlan and considers their importance was such that pilgrims came to this place from as far away as Guatemala. In 1895 Francisco Rodriguez tepozteco engineer released the pyramid of the vegetation that covered, thus initiating the restoration work that area.
Day Tiangui or Plaza: On Wednesdays and Sundays are the days offlea markets, though of course the day Sunday has greater influx of visitors. Located in the center of Tepoztlan and some streets in the first frame. This flea market offers a wide variety of local and national products and even foreigners.
Day Tiangui or Plaza: On Wednesdays and Sundays are the days offlea markets, though of course the day Sunday has greater influx of visitors. Located in the center of Tepoztlan and some streets in the first frame. This flea market offers a wide variety of local and national products and even foreigners.
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