APPLES AND CLOCKS AN ANCIENT TRADITIONS IN THIS TOWN

Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)

A beautiful meeting place highlighted by its monumental clock, five meters in diameter, adorned with colorful flowers.

Palacio Municipal (City Hall)

A neoclassical building located in the main square, dating back to the late 19th century.

Parroquia de San Pedro y San Pablo (Parish)

Also part of the Main Square and dating back to the 17th century. It features a sober baroque facade and an incredible white altar laminated in gold.

Next to the Parish Church is the Conventual Complex, built from 1562 to 1567 by Franciscan friars, specifically by Friar Juan de Torquemada.

This monumental construction is the oldest in the state. It still functions as a convent and has admirable murals depicting deer, bees, jaguars, as well as the daily life of Spanish and indigenous characters.

Its cloister currently houses the House of Culture and the Regional Community Museum "Luciano Márquez Becerra."

Museo Regional Comunitario “Luciano Márquez Becerra” (Regional Museum)

This museum has two rooms displaying over 100 pieces related to the town's history, including some interesting artifacts dating back to the pre-Hispanic era.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 15:00 hrs.

Museo de Relojería y Autómatas Alberto Olvera (Clocks Museum)

The town is considered the birthplace of monumental clocks, a tradition dating back over 100 years. This history is reflected in the Alberto Olvera Clock and Automata Museum, showcasing objects that narrate the measurement of time over the centuries.

On Saturdays at 9:00 pm, a show featuring dolls dressed in regional costumes appears in the windows while a carillon plays traditional songs.

Additionally, in the museum, you can observe the only Floor Clock with lunar phases, allowing you to see the moon's phases in real-time at your feet.

Mercado Municipal “Revolución” (Municipal Market)

This is a place where you can buy regional items and also taste typical dishes from the town.

Capilla del Calvario

An interesting colonial construction dating back to the 18th century.

Mural Paseo de la Barranca

One of the most eye-catching things in Zacatlán is the Barranca Promenade Mural, which stretches 100 meters along the Barranca de los Jilgueros.

It consists of 12 large apple-shaped mosaics, each displaying symbols alluding to the greatness of Zacatlán. Made with pieces of glass, talavera, and mirrors, it shines under the car lights during the nights.

Lookout

Located 300 meters south of the city's zócalo, on the Barranca Promenade, there is a viewpoint from where you can enjoy the majesty of the Barranca de los Jilgueros. From there, you can also see the waterfall called "de las tres Marías". Observing the bottom of the ravine is astonishing, as the vegetation changes, allowing you to see tropical greenery.

In the ravine, there are some pre-Hispanic remains, and to the north, you can find something surprising: a monolith with an engraved foot that has been dated to nearly one million years old.