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Tepoztlán Municipality

Town · Morelos, 🇲🇽 Mexico
Area 243 km²
Time zone America/Mexico_City
Tepoztlán Municipality

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Tepoztlán Essentials

Tepoztlán is defined by its mix of Aztec heritage and colonial architecture. This selection includes the 13th-century El Tepozteco pyramid perched on the mountain ridge and the 16th-century Dominican Ex-convento de la Natividad. The list covers the town's culinary heart at the Mercado Municipal, the cultural symbol of the Chinelo dancer, and the sacred natural sites of Amatlán and the Poza de Quetzalcóatl, which tradition identifies as the birthplace of the feathered serpent god.

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Tepoztlán Essentials

This selection highlights the architectural and natural landmarks defining Tepoztlán's heritage. It features the 16th-century Dominican Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad and the Colección Carlos Pellicer, which houses significant pre-Hispanic artifacts. Outdoor sites include the steep ascent to the El Tepozteco pyramid and scenic hiking trails toward San Juan, offering elevated views of the valley's distinctive jagged rock formations and local geological caverns.

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Historic Churches & Chapels

Tepoztlán’s religious landscape is anchored by the 16th-century Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Dominican order. Surrounding this central complex are the historic barrio chapels, each serving as the spiritual and social heart of the town's traditional neighborhoods. These colonial-era structures, such as San Miguel and San Sebastián, showcase unique stone masonry and traditional atriums that continue to host centuries-old patron saint festivals and local community traditions.

5 places

Nature and Hiking

Tepoztlán is defined by the dramatic cliffs of the El Tepozteco National Park and the volcanic terrain of the Chichinautzin range. This selection features the steep ascent to the 13th-century Aztec pyramid atop the mountain, high-altitude trails leading toward San Juan Tlacotenco, and the 3,000-meter peak of Suchioc Grande. Beyond the rugged trails, the list includes the town's central Zocalo and local green spaces that offer views of the surrounding jagged rock formations.

7 places

Tepoztlán Municipality — Map

Tepoztlán Municipality — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 28° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 25 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 13° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–35°
  • 15° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–36°
  • 16° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 14°–34°
  • 16° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 13°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 13°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 13°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–28°
  • 11° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Mexican Peso MXN $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+52
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Tours & Activities

El Tepozteco
Walk
Former Convent
Walk
Tepoztlan

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