ONE OF THE GREATEST BAROQUE JEWELS OF THE VICEROYALTY OF NEW SPAIN

Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)

You can start at the Main Square with a beautiful kiosk where some cultural events take place, and it's the ideal place to enjoy delicious ice cream. It is surrounded by the Municipal Palace and some restaurants offering typical dishes.

On weekends, it is filled with food stalls and exhibitions of paintings and rugs, as well as other crafts, where you can enjoy an authentic village atmosphere. They also offer the opportunity to take pictures dressed as revolutionaries or Adelitas.

Mercado Municipal (Market)

Here you can enjoy some typical snacks like quesadillas, tacos, and "garnachas" (savory snacks).

Plaza de la Cruz

As a prelude to one of the most spectacular colonial jewels in the country, there is Plaza de la Cruz, a huge esplanade that used to be the atrium of the Jesuit Church and is currently used as a stage on Saturdays and Sundays for ritual acts and pre-Hispanic dances.

Iglesia de San Francisco Javier (Church)

From the esplanade, you can admire the façade of the San Francisco Javier Church, one of the masterpieces of Mexican Baroque completed in the late 18th century.

Both the façade of the church and the set of altarpieces inside represent one of the most beautiful artistic works in the country, a true gem of Mexican Baroque. The Camarín de la Virgen (Virgin's Chamber) is particularly noteworthy, housing valuable paintings by renowned colonial artists such as Martín de Vos and Cristóbal Villalpando, along with the Relicario de San José (Reliquary of St. Joseph), which will take your breath away with their beauty and impeccable craftsmanship.

Museo Nacional del Virreinato (National Museum of the Viceroyalty)

Attached to the Tepotzotlán Convent, the National Museum of the Viceroyalty exhibits a vast collection of sacred art, including paintings, sculptures, and various pieces, as well as a display on convent life.

The first space is the Patio de los Aljibes, showcasing a collection of 16 oils by Cristóbal de Villalpando.

The following rooms exhibit a great variety of objects, both everyday and artistic, that speak of the history of the discovery of America and the early years of conquest and evangelization. Notable are the costumes, furniture, and oils by renowned as well as anonymous artists.

Perhaps one of the most impressive rooms is the Ivory Room, displaying Christ figures and religious sculptures made of ivory.

From the second floor of the museum, you can visit a viewpoint with a panoramic view of the town.

In the beautiful gardens, you can see the original construction of the "Salto del Agua," a famous statue that has a replica at the intersection of Izazaga and Eje Central in Mexico City.

In this beautiful setting, "Legends Tours" are conducted to share some of the town's stories. Additionally, there are performances, including traditional "pastorelas" in December.

Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. 

Parroquia de San Pedro (Parish)

It is worth visiting the San Pedro Parish, located next to the Museum of the Viceroyalty. The triumphal arch of the atrium and the sober neoclassical style of the interior stand out.

Other Attractions in Tepotzotlán

Other important buildings include the temples of San Mateo Xóloc and Santiago Cuahutlalpan, architectural gems from the 16th century.