Franciscan Convent Route Tour

Información

Be part of this unforgettable tour along the Franciscan Convent Route Tour. This tour take you from your hotel in Puebla to see historic sixteenth-century monasteries, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First we’ll visit the town of Tepeaca, where you’ll see a former Franciscan monastery and a house that belonged to Hernan Cortez, as well as the legendary image of the Baby Jesus dressed as a doctor.

Afterwards, this tour continues to the town of Cuautinchan to visit another former Franciscan monastery, which houses a museum of religious art and the remains of a mammoth. Finally, we’ll visit the community of Tecali de Herrera, where you’ll see the ruins of another Franciscan convent built in the sixteenth century. This town is known for its beautiful handicrafts made of onyx and marble. Experience a full day of culture and religious traditions during your next vacation in Puebla!

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at Puebla Down Town hotels.
Duration: 3.5 hours.
Start/opening time: At 9:30am.
End/closing time: At 1pm.
Languages: Spanish.
Opening days/period: Tuesday to Sunday.
Others: We recommend to bring sunblock, cash, comfortable shoes and camera.
Lunch is not included.