Tepoztlán Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Visit the ex-convent

Visit the ex-convent, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  The ex-convent of Dominico de la Natividad, was bult during the XVI century by the orders of the Dominican monks. It was also declared a World Heritage Site and there's the museum of Tepoztlán Historic Documentation. You can hire an English speaker guide at the entrance. It... 

Climbing the Tepozteco

Climbing the Tepozteco, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  It took me 2 hours to get to the top. You get a beautiful view from the pyramid located there and chances are you see an UFO! Bring enough water, cool clothing and comfortable shoes as it is a little tough to climb it. At the top there is a small grocery store where to buy... 

Parroquia de la Natividad

Parroquia de la Natividad, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  At downtown there's the Parroquia de la Natividad and at the entrance gate there's the famous mural made from seeds. Don't forget to visit the ex-convent next to it. 

Picture of your aura

Picture of your aura, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  For US20 I could get my aura photographed and a soul-cleaning session (it was four years ago). The owner also read my aura and told me I have 3 angels protecting me and I'm connected directly with God as in my head there's a hardly visible line pointing to the sky.My aura's... 

visit Quintas

visit Quintas, Tepoztlán

 MulattaCarioca Says:  If you have a few days, make arrangements to see Quintas. These beautiful homes are hidden behind wide gates that are covered by bouganvillea and swing open to reveal beautiful adobe houses, manicured lawns and refreshing pools. Spanish and Moroccan tiles line the floors of... 

Visit beautiful Quintas

Visit beautiful Quintas, Tepoztlán

 MulattaCarioca Says:  If you have a few days, make arrangements to see Quintas, beautiful estates that are hidden behind wide gates, covered by bouganvillea that swing open to adobe houses, manicured lawns, and cool pools. These charming houses often have no screens in windows, so that when they... 

Monastery

Monastery, Tepoztlán

 kcrismier Says:  The main cathedral with adjacent monastery is worth your time. The monastery has a lot of history, and is now used as a museum. Very interesting and nice architecture. When I was there, people were redoing some of the paintwork in the original pattern. It was remarkable, the... 

Horseback riding in the foothills

Horseback riding in the foothills, Tepoztlán

 kcrismier Says:  The best way to see the countryside is to get a guided tour on a horse. We met a local who knew someone who knew someone else that gave horseback rides. He was just a farmer with horses, trying to make some extra income, but very friendly and nice 2 hour tour. We tipped... 

Tepozteco

Tepozteco, Tepoztlán

 kcrismier Says:  This is the local Aztec pyramid. I did not actually climb it, but I heard from others who did that the climb is long and arduous. You can see from the photo that the hills are steep, and you have to climb this before getting to the pyramid. Allow 2-3 hours roundtrip. And... 

Hotels  

Hotels  

Las Golondrinas B&B: Enjoy a peaceful and quiet space in your life

Las Golondrinas B&B: Enjoy a peaceful and quiet space in your life, Tepoztlán

 lasgolondrinas Says:  Far from the padding crowd, LAS GOLONDRINAS (the swallows) is an exclusive guesthouse in one of the quieter areas of the Tepoztlán Valley. The main plaza of Tepoztlán is a ten-minute ride by car or an easy 30-minute walk.Within a two-hour radius of Tepoztlán are many... 

Restaurants  

Street vendors: A Mexican Taste

Street vendors: A Mexican Taste, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  I usually don't go to restaurants in Tepoz but to the local market to eat Mexican food known as "garnachas", they can be described as our local fast food. They are everywhere, they are very, very cheap and it's a great opportunity for you to interact with... 

Tepoznieves: The best ice cream ever!!

Tepoznieves: The best ice cream ever!!, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  Besides the green tea ice cream I had in Beijing, these are the best ones I've had so far. Tepoznieves is a must-visit in Tepozltan and as it is a franchise, there are several shops located around Mexico. Each shop is pintoresque and colorful decorated. Some flavours are:... 

the Main Market: Market ... ing ...

the Main Market: Market ... ing ..., Tepoztlán

 rafgys Says:  This is not just a restaurant, it's a market full of small stands where you can have a seat at any of their 'bars' and enjoy authentic Mexican food! I loved it... the food, and its vibe!All the food is homemade-style... they make the tortillas from some kind of black floar... 

Vinarium: the best place to have fun and see

Vinarium: the best place to have fun and see, Tepoztlán

 Carguja Says:  the ambiance is so nice located in the heart of the main plaza, from the Terraza you will have a extraordianry view of the town, there in the terraza, there is sand and you feel like you are in the beach, so nice place to eat in the afternnon and drink in the night 

Transportation  

Pullman de Morelos
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It takes 50 minutes to get to Tepoz from Mexico City.
From the International Airport or the South bus station, take a Pullman de Morelos bus to Tepoztlan which costs 60 pesos (about US6). Once in Tepoz bus station, a small shuttle will take you to downtown.

Written Dec 26, 2007

Website: http://www.pullman.com.mx

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Shopping  

Tepozquilas: Best eggnog in town

Tepozquilas: Best eggnog in town, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  Owned by a Spanish man who settle in Mexico, Tepozquilas is a famous shop in Tepoz.They sell traditional fruit candies, liquor, jam, fruit flavored eggnog and all kind of decoration as well as some Spanish products. There are free samples of each product so make sure to try... 

Taj Mahal: India in Tepoztlan

Taj Mahal: India in Tepoztlan, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  In downtown Tepoztlan there are also some shops with stuff from other countries like India, Egypth and some Asian ones. One of them and a personal favorite is the Taj Mahal shop which sells crystals, fossils, masks, wood carvings and Asian imports. You can find very strange... 

Weekend street market: Go, go, go!!!!

Weekend street market: Go, go, go!!!!, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  This is a weekend street market. There are a lot of local craft to buy!! from clothing to kitchen appliances and you can also eat there. The prices are low and there are a lot of colorful local crafts. Clothing, silver, souvenirs, carpets, bags, decorative pillows,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

UFO's

UFO's, Tepoztlán

 cinthya_in_victoria Says:  Chances are you ran into an UFO at the Tepozteco mountain. There's a pyramid at the top of the mountain and it is said UFO's go there to take energy. I have taken some pictures with strange objets in the sky (like in the picture) but I'm not sure they are UFO's but there are... 

The Door in Amatlan

The Door in Amatlan, Tepoztlán

 punkoso Says:  Amatlan its a small town sourronded by higesth and espectacular mountains, a place to walk, ask to the locals wheres is the door (la puerta) i relly enjoy the hicking and the door its its a hippy camp, with tipis, whit a great wall of stone, a mistical place, you can stay in... 

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