Tepoztlan Convent

The 16th century convent, dedicated to Our Lady of Annunciation and currently under renovation, lies next to Tepoztlan's church in the downtown area close to the market.

Behind the convent and church lies the Archaeological Museum, housing the private collection of Carlos Pellicer, donated to the townspeople of Tepoztlán. 

A tour through the confines of the convent shows us the restored frescos and wall decorations, stunning views of the central courtyard lined with imposing arches, and glimpses through the upper windows of the lush Tepoztlan hills and Tepozteco pyramid.

Believed to have been constructed between 1555 and 1580 by the Dominican Order, the Convent was occupied by the Dominicans until 1773 when it was handed over to the secular clergy. It appears to have been occupied by French troops udner Maximilian between 1964 and 1867, and again requisitioned as military quarters in 1910 during the Mexican Revolution. It was declared a Museum and Historic Monument by President Lázaro Cárdenas in 1935 and turned over to the INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History) in 1939; since then it has been open to the public. In 1993 INAH began a systematic restauration of the structure and it murals, which is still in progress.

Visiting hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.