📜 Discover the tomb of Princess Donají, a legendary beheaded princess, located within the abandoned Santiago Apóstol convent. This exquisite example of early colonial architecture in Cuilapam de Guerrero remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began. The site preserves mural paintings and original architecture, despite being abandoned due to earthquakes. It's a fortress-like complex visible from the highway, located about 6-7 miles south of Oaxaca de Juarez.
👑 Explore the tomb of Princess Donají, an emblematic legend of Oaxaca.
🏰 Wander through a masterpiece of unfinished colonial architecture, rich in Zapotec, Mixtec, and colonial history.
🎨 Admire murals blending Roman Catholic iconology with Mixtec and Zapotec mythology, and see vestiges of original architecture.
🚶 Discover a well-preserved cloister with multiple architectural styles and a roofless basilica.
🏛️ Learn about ongoing archaeological work and visit a small 16th-century liturgical museum.
🤫 Experience a quiet, echoing atmosphere.
⚠️ Uneven stone steps require caution, potentially challenging for some visitors.
👟 Wear walking shoes for uneven stone steps.
⏳ Plan to spend a few hours exploring.
⛪ A small parish church on the grounds is still in use, with the tomb located at the front of the church, to the right of the altar.
💰 Entrance to the cloister is 45 pesos (approx. $2.50 USD).
🚌 Catch a bus to Zaachila from Calle Bustamante #601. Quick ride from Central de Abastos.
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