Ex Convent of Acolman
Templo y Ex-Convento de San Agustin
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This 16th-century missionary site features Catholic murals, stone carvings, and fortress-like architecture.

πŸ“œ 16th-century Augustinian convent and church, built on an indigenous shrine.
πŸ” Features Catholic murals, stone carvings, and fortress-like architecture.

Why Go

🎨 Unique Catholic murals and frescos
πŸ›οΈ Impressive fortress-like architecture
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Off the tourist trail, potential for quiet visit
πŸ–ΌοΈ Museum with pre-Hispanic and Christian items

Why Avoid

🌊 Site was repeatedly flooded, murals shown halfway up

Tips

🚌 Accessible by public bus or taxi from Mexico City.
πŸ“ Close to Teotihuacan, can combine visits.
πŸ—£οΈ Free guided tours sometimes available.

Cost

πŸ’° 75 pesos per person.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

πŸ“ Address

Calzada s/n, Calz. de Los Agustinos, Centro, Acolman, 55870, Mexico.

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