Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the magnificent Dominican ex-convents in Mexico. Explore the stunning architecture and learn about the history of these historic sites. Perfect for families or friends, with discounts available for Mexican nationals.
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Templo y Convento de San Pedro y San Pablo, Villa de Etla - After the construction of the aqueduct by Dominican friars on a hill east of Nativitas, currently Villa de San Pedro and San Pablo Etla, the temple, convent and layout of the town were built.
On the west side of the cloister there is a plaque, with the engraved legend: “Beginning and finishing year 1636”. This date is considered as completion because, due to the magnitude of the building and the work done in the quarry stone, at least twenty years passed. Father Burgoa mentions that this building is due to Fathers José Calderón and Alfonso Espinoza in the year of 1620.
The set consists of the atrial courtyard, temple and convent; most of them built with green quarry. The atrium has a fence with two entrances, and is equipped with gardens. The main facades of the temple and the ex-convent are integrated in a single plane oriented to the west. The cover of the temple is of two bodies. It has access with a semicircular arch and a coral window, like a niche; both flanked by intercolumnia of smooth pilasters. The auction is a pediment, with a clock on its eardrum.
The interior is of a single nave covered with a barrel vault. In the presbytery is a golden cypress that houses the sculpture of the Lord of the Peñas. The convent is located on the south side of the temple. The first space it presents is the pilgrims’ portal, basically a gallery composed of semicircular arches on Tuscan columns. The cloister is of two levels; the central courtyard is delimited by semicircular arcades and the corridors are domed.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pickup and drop off at your hotel
- Comfortable vehicle according to the number of passengers
- Lunch
An ideal visit to admire the magnificent Dominican ex-convents, built during the evangelization of the Sew Spain. Their massive structure contrast with the small of the surrounding villages.
We will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy the Dominican ex-convent of San Pedro and San Pablo Etla, Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán, San Pedro and San Pablo Teposcolula, San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca.
This is a Private Tour ideal to enjoy with family or friends, in groups of 4 to 15 people. You will have enough time to admire and at the same time take pictures of these beautiful landscapes without the pressure of a number group attached to an itinerary.
During this private tour, you will be accompanied by a certified guide and a driver in a modern and comfortable vehicle according the number of passengers. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable), such as student discounts or free admission on Sundays.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
