Magical Towns of Tlayacapan and Tepoztlan from Mexico City

Pick up at 08:00 hrs at Hotel Barceló Reforma, we will depart to the State of Morelos where we will visit the Magical Town of Tlayacapan which offers a majestic landscape between mountains. In this town a lot of local fairs are celebrated accompanied by traditional dance very representatives, the “Chinelo” dance has become a symbol of Morelos state; it is believed that Tlayacapan is the cradle of the Chinelo costume and the Music of this dance that was extended all over the state. Getting into Tlayacapan you discover the construction of the ancient convent of San Juan Bautista, considered a cultural world heritage by UNESCO, inside the convent we can visit the open chapel, the pilgrim’s portal, the more profound room where magnificent sacrum murals are preserved, the cloister with Gothic vaults and the sacristy, which exhibits four mummies of children found on the floors of the nearby. Later we will visit a traditional bakery where firewood bread is still made with a unique flavor of the region, in addition to being a great opportunity for you to buy and delight your palate with this delicacy. Another aspect that distinguishes Tlayacapan is its crafts such as the 04-ear pots and objects made of clay.

We continue to Tepoztlán, it will surprise you since it is also a Magical Town of fairs because of its dances, with the Chinelos, their music, and the vibrant color of their costumes, you will feel the life of its traditions. In the background you will find the majestic Tepozteco hill; a place that for its mystique is almost purifying. During a 04 km walk, you will find various landscapes and at the end, you will enjoy the incomparable view from the top of the small temple dedicated to the god Tepoztecatl. At 18:00hrs we take the way back to Mexico City.

Minimum: 02 Pax

Inclusions: Visit Tlayacapan, Visit the ancient convent of Tlayacapan & Tepotztlán

Exclusions: Admissions, Lunch, Drinks, Tip

TIPS: Bring warm and comfortable clothes, tennis shoes for walking, jacket or sweater, sun blocker, camera and cash for shopping

Schedule: 08:00 - 22:00 hrs.

Approx Duration: 14 hrs.