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Convent · Tepoztlán, Morelos
Ex Convento Dominico de la Natividad
16th‑century Dominican convent in downtown Tepoztlán, a World Heritage site, with a carved façade, a cloister with murals and a museum.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ex Convento Dominico de la Natividad
The former Convent of La Natividad was built by the Dominicans between 1555 and 1580 in downtown Tepoztlán, and is part of the monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. The church has a carved stone façade featuring the Virgin, angels and Dominican symbols.
The two‑story cloister preserves 16th‑century mural paintings with geometric, vegetal and religious motifs. The convent rooms house a museum about the history of Tepoztlán and the Dominicans, and from the windows you can see the cliffs of the range.
The large, tree‑filled atrium is still used for town festivals. At the church entrance, in September, the town builds a seed portal with designs that change each year.
Beside the convent is the market, with food and craft stalls, and the main street has ice‑cream shops and stores.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour.
Best time
In the morning. The museum usually closes on Mondays.
How to get there
In downtown Tepoztlán, next to the market.
Tip
Look for the seed portal at the church entrance, which is remade each year in September.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ex Convento Dominico de la Natividad
When was the Tepoztlán convent built?
Between 1555 and 1580, by the Dominicans.
What is the seed portal?
A portal made of seeds at the church entrance, remade each year in September.
What is in the convent?
16th‑century mural paintings and a museum about the town's history.