Former convent of Saint Michael the Archangel

The monastery features stone walls, open-air chapels, and an atrium that extends across 3.65 hectares of land in central Mexico.

The structure, constructed between 1520 and 1550, served as both a religious center and a defensive fortress against unconverted local populations.

The monastery exhibits architectural elements that combine Spanish designs with indigenous Mexican influences, visible in its façade and decorative details.

Visitors can access the monastery through guided tours that present the religious artifacts, frescoes, and architectural features of this UNESCO site.

Four corner chapels called posas contain preserved frescoes depicting religious themes and display pyramidal roofs topped with ornate stone crosses.

Location: Huejotzingo Municipality

Part of: Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl

GPS coordinates: 19.15855,-98.40436

Latest update: May 16, 2025 00:10