MexicGo village in Morelos, Mexico by Location: Tlayacapan
Tlayacapan | Tepoztlan
Tlayacapan , Mexico
Tlayacapan 
 - Mexico
Information
Tlayacapan, is located in the state of Morelos, 10 minutes of Oaxtepec. It has several chapels and its architecture is one of the attractions. Its name comes from Nahuatl and means "on the tip of the earth", "Rather than the limits or boundaries" or "the nose of the earth"; it is considered that the first settlers were Olmecs, being invaded by Xochimilcas that prospered quickly in place. It is surrounded by many hills, so the climate is pleasant throughout the year; In this place many parties and dances are held, which are very important and that the figure of Chinelo in dance has become a symbol of Morelos; is believed to Tlayacapan is the birthplace of costume and music of this dance, which then spread throughout the state. The village is also known around for its pottery glazed earthenware and colorful, among the things you can they find are: pots, pans, dishes, pots, griddles, etc; in fact there are a factory here ceramic high temperature. Tlayacapan has a glyph or glyph that represents it, this icon illustrates the edge and nose or hill.

You can not miss the typical food of the place is green mole pipián (nugget) with ash tamales, and beans charales white. The red mole and tamales also cooked beans. The bulk of Guajolotes, green sauce and Tlacoyos bean and beans. The place has hotels and various kinds of accommodation, to suit the budget of every pocket, as well as restaurants and places to eat. Do not forget find any reporter in the history of Chinelo. Activities in Tlayacapan Pueblo Magico architectural tours. For ceramic Visit the mummies of the convent.
Must Know
Places that you can not miss Here they are: the Convent of San Juan Bautista located in the center of town and dating from the XVI century, besides being considered Cultural Heritage according to the list of UNESCO; The museum site is located on the floor of the sacristy and exhibits some mummies. The Cerería, is a building of the XV, XVIII and XIX century and there is a Museum and Cultural Center is home to the region. It also has several chapels interesting architecture representing the neighborhoods that form the Municipality of Tlayacapan; Other important churches are: the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Anne and St. James. The Ex Hacienda de San Nicolas, who according to legend belonged to Hernán Cortés and was inherited by his grandson Peter in the VXI century. Apparently now is a bit shabby. There is a carnival that is held three days before Ash Wednesday, and its main attraction is the "Leap of Chinelo"; the first week of Lent is celebrated in prehispanic dances and fireworks. Another important date is June 24, the feast of San Juan Bautista, patron of the town.
Get There
From Mexico City, by car are about 120 kilometers, take the road Xochimilco - Oaxtepec passing Tlalnepantla or the road is approached from Tlalpan bound for Oacalco, to Tepoztlan, Tlayacapan and finally Oactepec. In commercial bus, you must go to the South Bus Station in the city of Mexico, hence the outputs are Oaxtepec and 10 minutes this Tlayacapan, can be reached by taxi or bus.

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