Magical Towns of Morelos

Morelos has 4 Magical Towns: Tepoztlán, Tlaltizapán, Tlayacapan and Xochitepec. The first to receive the designation was Tepoztlán (2001) and the most recent, Xochitepec (2023). Discover their history, traditions and what to see in each one.

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  Magical Town since 2001

  Tepoztlán

  Sacred mountain and Tepozteco pyramid, the UNESCO-listed Natividad convent, a lively market, temazcal baths and Morelos cooking an hour from Mexico City.

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  Magical Town since 2023

  Tlaltizapán

  Zapata's legacy and natural springs in southern Morelos: Zapata's former headquarters, the mausoleum, water parks and catfish soup.

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  Magical Town since 2011

  Tlayacapan

  Birthplace of the chinelo dancers in Morelos: the UNESCO-listed San Juan Bautista convent, neighborhood chapels, La Cerería, pottery and a lively carnival.

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  Magical Town since 2023

  Xochitepec

  Warm weather and colorful façades in Morelos: the Cerrito del Reloj clock-tower viewpoint, former sugar haciendas, water parks and weddings.