Temple and Former Convent of Tepoztlán

Built in the 16th century by indigenous labor under the direction of Dominican monks, this church and monastery complex dedicated to the Nativity was declared a World Heritage Site in 1994. The entrance to the atrium is constantly decorated with a covering of seeds. Note the open chapel and posa chapel (processional chapel) in the atrium. The former monastery also has a history museum where you can learn about the town’s culture.