Open Chapel Murals of Actopan
These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

📜 Murals within the historic San Nicolás Tolentino temple in Actopan, Mexico.
🔍 Nearly 500-year-old scenes, largely faded yet still powerful.

Why Go

🎨 See extraordinary 16th-century frescoes
📖 Learn about colonial history and Indigenous conversion
👁️ Witness unique biblical scenes with pre-Christian Indigenous worldview elements
🚶 Easy access in the town center

Tips

🚌 Accessible by direct bus from Mexico City (approx. 1.5 hrs).

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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