Parroquia y Ex Convento de San Jerónimo

Located right in the center of the mystical Magical Town of Malinalco, the Parroquia y Ex Convento de San Jerónimo (Parish and Former Convent of Saint Jerome) stands as living proof of the encounter between two worlds. Founded in 1540 by Augustinian friars, this monumental colonial complex stands out with its imposing Plateresque-style architecture and sober stone facade. However, its ultimate treasure waits inside the cloisters, where the walls feature frescoes painted by 16th-century tlacuilos (indigenous artists), crowning this peaceful sanctuary as one of the most vital and beautiful examples of syncretic art in all of Mexico.

What awaits you?

• The Breathtaking Cloister Murals: Marvel at the convent walls, decorated with astonishingly detailed frescoes. Early indigenous painters illustrated a heavenly garden where native flora and fauna (such as monkeys, bees, jaguars, and medicinal plants) are uniquely interwoven with European religious symbols.

• The Imposing Parish & Central Courtyard: Walk through the solemn temple dedicated to Saint Jerome, take in its soaring vaulted ceilings, and unwind in its beautiful central courtyard—a space framed by stone arches where the silence and the crisp breeze from the trees instantly transport you back in time.

• Mysticism & Culture in the Town Center: Explore the atmospheric corridors, which offer a perfect interplay of light and shadow for photography, and take advantage of its privileged location in downtown Malinalco to enjoy local crafts, traditional artisanal ice creams, and the warm, mystical surroundings.