“THE MOST SUPERB BUILDING EVER IMAGINED”

Laguna de Yuriria (Lagoon)

It is the first hydraulic work of the viceregal period, built to benefit the region's agriculture. The construction of this enormous monastery and the artificial lagoon took nine years.

Convento de San Agustín (Convent)

This construction dates back to the 16th century and features high, thick, battlemented walls, resembling a medieval fortress. This type of construction was necessary due to the constant conflicts the missionaries had with the Tarascan, Otomi, and Chichimeca indigenous peoples.

Superbly preserved, the fortified monastery is accessed through a Renaissance portal where indigenous features can be seen, leading to an interior with cloisters, gardens, and cells. Its walls still retain some paintings from the period.

The lower part of the Ex Convent houses a museum displaying archaeological objects that illustrate the development of the Chupicuaro and Tarascan cultures. Other rooms feature an exhibition of religious art, paintings, and sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:45 pm.

From the terrace, you can enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the garden that used to be the convent's orchard, as well as the Laguna de Yuriria.

Other Religious Constructions

In Yuriria, you can also visit the Temple of the Lord of Health, the Chapel of Santa María, the Temple of the Purísima, the mysterious Santo Sepulcro, the Temple of San Antonio, the Temple of Esquipulitas, and the Temple of the Lord of the Precious Blood of Christ, which features a sober facade and an elegant neoclassical interior decoration.