📜 Exquisite example of early colonial architecture, unfinished for almost 500 years. 🔍 Located seven miles south of Oaxaca de Juarez, it's a fortress-like complex visible from the highway. # Why Go 🏰 Explore a masterpiece of unfinished colonial architecture. 🎨 Admire murals blending Roman Catholic iconology with Mixtec and Zapotec mythology. 🚶 Wander through a well-preserved cloister with multiple architectural styles and a roofless basilica. 🏛️ Discover ongoing archaeological work and a small 16th-century liturgical museum. 🤫 Experience a quiet, echoing atmosphere. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Uneven stone steps require caution, potentially challenging for some visitors. # Tips 👟 Wear walking shoes for uneven stone steps. ⏳ Plan to spend a few hours exploring. # Getting There 🚌 Catch a bus to Zaachila from Calle Bustamante #601. Quick ride from Central de Abastos. # Cost 💰 Entrance to the cloister is 45 pesos (approx. $2.50 USD).