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Convent · Xilitla, San Luis Potosí
Ex Convento de San Agustín de Xilitla
16th-century Augustinian convent in central Xilitla, with fortress-like walls, the oldest colonial building in San Luis Potosí.
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About Ex Convento de San Agustín de Xilitla
The former Convent of San Agustín was built by Augustinian friars beginning in 1550, in central Xilitla, and is considered the oldest colonial building in the state of San Luis Potosí. It has thick walls and battlements, like a fortress, because it was in a frontier region at the time.
The two-story cloister, with arches, preserves remains of 16th-century mural paintings. The adjoining church is still in use by the parish.
Part of the convent functions as a cultural center, with exhibitions about the city’s history and the teenek and nahua region.
It sits in front of the main plaza, from where the forested sierra and coffee plantations are visible.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour to an hour.
Best time
During the day.
How to get there
In front of Xilitla’s main plaza.
Tip
Look for the remains of mural painting in the cloister.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ex Convento de San Agustín de Xilitla
When was Xilitla’s convent built?
Beginning in 1550, by the Augustinians.
Why does the convent look like a fortress?
Because it was in a frontier region during the colonial period.
Where is the convent located?
In front of Xilitla’s main plaza.