TEPOZTLAN
Tepoztlan, a magical
town full of mysticism and tradition,
is located 21 km (13 mi) east of Cuernavaca, the state capital of Morelos, and 71 km (44 mi) south of Mexico
City. It lies along the
foothills of the Sierra del Chichinautzin, in
a region with an average year-round temperature of 18º C (64º F) and a climate with low
humidity.
In this town
of rich natural resources you?ll immediately notice the imposing Cerro del Tepozteco
(Tepozteco Hill), a main tourist
attraction where you?ll find a pre-Hispanic construction on the top
of the hill.
It is said
that this site has a positive energy force, which
is why it
draws hundreds of visitors during
the spring equinox.
Divided into eight colonial neighborhoods, as you walk along
Tepoztlan?s picturesque cobblestone streets you?ll see an
important 16th-century
convent, various museums and numerous
stores selling all kinds of
crafts and esoteric items.
In the magnificent
nature areas of the Parque Nacional El
Tepozteco (Tepozteco National Park)
you can observe a wide variety of flora and fauna on ecotourism
excursions. You also can do climbing and camping at the Campo Escuela Scout Meztitla or the Campamento Camohmila.
In the surrounding
areas you can visit the city
of Cuautla, known for its
colonial architecture. There
you can enjoy the therapeutic waters at swimming
resort Agua Hedionda. Also nearby are the towns of Yautepec
and Tlayacapan, where you can check out beautiful examples of Dominican and
Franciscan convents. During your stay
at these places you can try delicious
regional dishes, such as the famed cecina de Yecapixtla (a salted meat) and
pambazos rellenos de papa y chorizo (sandwiches with Mexican sausage and potato). Before
you return to Tepoztlan be sure to try
the exquisite tepoznieves, ice cream that comes in avocado,
tequila and mezcal flavors,
among many others.
