Simplicity and beauty define the Magical Town of Tepotzotlán.
This colonial town possesses one of the most admirable gems of the viceregal culture in Mexico: the old Jesuit college, where you can find the beautiful historic temple of Saint Francis Xavier There is more to Tepotzotlán than meets the eye.
This is a charming town of cobbled streets, with a traditional market full of little streets and corners that will captivate you with their provincial dreaminess.
This is a great option for a weekend full of culture and calm.
It is located far from the madness of the city, becoming a space where you can feel in a marvelous and distant land.


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Become acquainted with the heart of the town and the college of St.
Francis Xavier, whose facade has been called “the crown jewel of the Churrigueresque art in Mexico.
” Explore the old Cloister of the Aljibes, and the Cloister of the Orange Trees.
In this same building you can visit the National Museum of the Viceroyalty, one of the most important museum complexes in the country, second only to the National Museum of Anthropology.
Inside you will find a vast collection of objects linked to the colonial period of the nation, such as paintings by Cristóbal de Villalpando of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
You will also find pieces of art in featherwork, metal, ceramic, or ivory, as well as furniture, weapons, and some stunning gardens.
Visit the astounding Camarín de la Virgen, located just behind the chapel in the Old College of Saint Francis Xavier.
Its marvelous cupola is unmissable, with its ornate decorations of ivory figurines and mirrors.
During the December feasts every year, the locals undertake the famous Tepotzotlán Pastorela (a pastoral drama of the nativity), where, in addition to enjoying a lovely spectacle, you can enjoy some wonderful local food and snacks.

Things to see and do
hiking, mountain biking, recreational activities in ecological parks, cultural activities.
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