TEPOZTLÁN
Welcome to
Tepoztlán
In the state of Morelos, the land of eternal
spring, Tepoztlán is widely considered one of
Mexico’s most charming villages. The earliest
known inhabitants of the region date back to
1500 BCE, and it is the legendary birthplace of
the Aztec feathered serpent god, Quetzalcóatl.
With its charming cobblestone streets and
lively market, Tepoztlán retains much of its
cultural tradition and resists modernization.
An official “Magical Village”, Tepoztlán attracts
visitors from all over Mexico and abroad, as a
center of tranquility and spirituality.
A pre-Columbian temple to the Aztec
god, Tepoztécatl, the Tepozteco pyramid
precipitously overlooks the town center
from 1300 feet (300 meters). Many
consider it a mystical center that
emanates creative energy throughout
the village.
THE TEMPLE AND
EX-CONVENT OF DOMINICO
DE LA NATIVIDAD
A sixteenth century World Heritage
Site near the picturesque zócalo (town
plaza). Just behind it, the noteworthy
collection of archaeological objects in
the Carlos Pellicer Museum is also
worth a visit.
This impressive mural made of seeds
and beans is replaced every
September during the annual Temple
Festival. It is just one of the interesting
sites located near the zócalo.
THE TIANGUIS (MARKETPLACE)
Full of vendors of everything from
fresh produce to the goods of local
artisans, it is particularly lively on
weekends and holidays. The
renowned local ice cream parlors offer
hundreds of exotic flavors of frozen
treats, from peanut to chili pepper,
and from avocado to tequila with lime.
During the village’s most important
annual celebration, which blends
indigenous and Catholic traditions, the
plaza fills with the uniquely masked and
costumed Chinelos. The Tepoztlán
calendar offers something interesting
every season.
The Enchanting
Valley of Atongo
A short walk from the town center, Quinta
GYO is in Tepoztlán’s exclusive Valley of
Atongo. Ideal for a scenic stroll on the dirt
and cobblestone roads, in about five
minutes’ time, you reach the protected
Tepozteco Natural Park and Reserve,
which includes the Parque de los Venados
(a sanctuary for native deer). A short walk
up the mountain, you’ll come to the base
of the summertime waterfall, an attraction
for locals and tourists alike.
Dining in
Tepoztlán
Quinta GYO offers you a full
complementary breakfast to start your day,
served exclusively in the area of the
clubhouse-bar. All through the afternoon,
enjoy light meals and snacks by the pool or
in your guestroom. For a small village,
Tepoztlán offers a surprisingly wide variety
of dining options. In the town center, just
over a mile (two kilometers) from Quinta
GYO, you’ll find international flavors
(Moroccan, Indian, Argentinean, among
others), and of course, authentic Mexican
cuisine. You can choose from fine or casual
dining to a quick bite in the market. Several
options are also available closer to the
Quinta.
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Antiguo Camino a Santo Domingo Ocotitlán 12
Valle de Atongo, Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico
Telephone: 739 395 33 15
outside of Mexico: +52 739 395 33 15
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