Tepoztlán - Dominican Convent

An important Dominican convent is in the town, above which rise bizarre cliff-like rock formations. This fortress-like sacral building dates from between 1559 and 1588 and was probably designed by the Spanish architect Francisco Becerra. Interesting Capillas Posas (procession chapels) with gables and Gothic fluted vaults stand in the corners of the atrium. Their workmanship, however, cannot be compared with that of Huejotzingo and Calpan. To the right in front of the remains of an open chapel can be seen a 16th c. stone cross.