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HANDICRAFTS AND AN IMPRESSIVE CONVENT
Tlayacapan is part of the Convent Route, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and it boasts the oldest Municipal Palace in Mexico, built in the 16th century.
Its name derives from Nahuatl and means "On the tip of the land" or "Place of boundaries or borders." Scholars affirm that its first inhabitants were the Olmecs, as Francisco Plancarte y Navarrete, the second bishop of Cuernavaca, discovered abundant figurines with Olmec features between 1890 and 1910.
It is the birthplace of the "chinelos," an ancient tradition dating back to colonial times, celebrated three days before Ash Wednesday. Dressed up and with their faces covered, the dancers jump and whistle through the streets.
It is located in the state of Morelos, only 51 km (1 hour) from Cuernavaca and 116 km (1.5 hours) from Mexico City.
Tlayacapan
What to See in Tlayacapan
Tourist Attractions of Tlayacapan
Ex Convento de San Juan Bautista
Built in 1534 by the Augustinians, it features impressive architecture adorned with frescoes. Notable elements include its wide open chapel, a complex system of cisterns to collect spring water and rainwater, and the austere church boasting formidable mural paintings.
Museum of the Ex Convent of San Juan Bautista
The Ex Convent houses the Tlayacapan Museum, with an eclectic collection that includes a painting by Miguel Cabrera and the mummified remains of children found in 1982 inside the main altar.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Neighborhood Chapels
You can also visit the Neighborhood Chapels. Currently, 18 of the 26 chapels that the town had in the 16th century are still standing, representing the neighborhoods that make up the municipality. Some of them are built on top of pyramids or pre-Hispanic altars. Notable examples include the Chapel of San Martín with a beautiful Baroque facade, and San José de los Laureles, San Agustín, and San Andrés for their antiquity.
La Cerería Cultural Center
This 16th-century building used to be a candle factory and Emiliano Zapata's barracks. In recent years, it has been converted into a Cultural Center with a small museum featuring three rooms dedicated to Tlayacapan: El Chinelo, El Alfarero, and Traditions and Customs.
Emilio Carranza Street
Tlayacapan is known for the richness of its handicrafts, so a tour along Emilio Carranza Street is a must. Here, you can find everything from candles, pots, and dishes to decorative pieces with modern designs.
Ex Hacienda de San Nicolás
In the vicinity, you can visit the ruins of the Ex Hacienda of San Nicolás, said to have belonged to Hernán Cortés.
What to Do in Tlayacapan
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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN TLAYACAPAN
Visit the Former Convent of San Juan Bautista
Explore El Texcal State Park
Enjoy the Water Parks in Tlayacapan
Take a tour of the archaeological corridor
During the tour, you can not only enjoy beautiful natural landscapes but also admire cave paintings. The tour can be done by bicycle or on foot.
Relax in a Temazcal
If you want to purify your body and soul, you can experience the ritual of a temazcal and enjoy a steam bath with aromatic and medicinal herbs. Tlayacapan has several places that offer temazcals.
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