Ten Reasons Your Visit to Tepoztlán will be Unforgettable
Everyone\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s heard of the magical place in the hills, but Tepoztlán packs a lot into just a few days. Here are ten reasons why you\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'ll want to go back.
Tepoztlán is home to a major World Heritage Site, the Museum of the former Dominican Monastery of Tepoztlán. The giant monastery complex is home to a museum and many guests will arrange for a tour. The town is a major destination for International and Mexican tourism in its own rite. Designated a “Pueblo Magico” by the Federal Government, it’s long been a vacation retreat, and a center for learning and inspired relaxation. It’s also one of Mexico’s most important wedding destinations. The town is virtually surrounded by towering rugged natural cliffs and stone spires. It’s bordered by a National Park and protected area teeming with wildlife and exotic plants. Hiking, bird-watching, and communing with nature are among the most popular pastimes. In the heights above the town is an important archaeological excavation. The ancient Tepozteco Pyramid dates from the 13th century. The area can be visited after a 30-minute to three-hour climb, depending on the pace you set for yourself. It’s a trip suitable for casual strollers as well as experienced hikers. There are many places to stop and enjoy the views along the way. The surrounding hills are said to have strong electro-magnetic properties that affect human thought and spirit. This is perhaps why surrealist artist, Wolfgang Paalen spent many of his last years here. Very few will visit without at least some experience of these phenomena. Tepoztlán enjoys a year-round pleasant climate. Much of life is enjoyed indoor-outdoor, and yet it seldom feels crowded. Tepoztlán is celebrated for the traditional market that’s open seven day a week. While it offers the same fresh produce, fruits, and vegetables, it also supports a strong rural arts and crafts community and a vigorous artisan tradition. The market is just the center of a charming regional culture. Food and drink are celebrated widely, in the streets, at impromptu fairs, and practically on every major corner in the town. It’s a town simply teeming with life. All of these attractions mean that Tepoztlán supports a wide-range of hotels and resorts. Although there are a few at cut-rate prices, the accommodation cheaper places are able to offer reflects those prices. Better hotels charge between mxn$2,000 and 4,000 per night. You’ll be staying for a fraction of that cost. Tepoztlán is also a well-known health and wellness destination. Locally available services include just about anything you can imagine. Preferred service referrals will be provided: Massage and aroma therapy Exercise and fitness Yoga and stretching Local tours and learning expeditions At less than 90 minutes from Mexico City\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s international airport, Tepoztlán is also an alternative to the urban center of Mexico City. Many guests will stop in the national capital for a night or two before or after a stay in Tepoztlán.
