//
Town in Mexico
Photo: Fpaquentin69, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Oaxtepec (pronounced Watehpec) is a city of 7,000 people (2020) in Morelos. The main industry of the city is domestic tourism due to the warm weather and the large campus which includes several economic hotels, cabanas, campsites, several pools, and a waterpark. (Don't expect to see many foreigners, if any at all.)
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
The Ex-convento of Santo Domingo Félix de Guzmán was built by the Dominican Order between 1528 and 1580. It consists of an atrium opening onto the town's main plaza, a single nave, and two small chapels. There are two towers on the side. During the Siege of Cuautla (1812), the church served as headquarters for General Leonardo Bravo. It also served as a headquarters for the Liberation Army of the South during the Mexican Revolution. Later it was a high school incorporated with the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, (UAEM) and as the local House of Culture. A few years ago it was returned to the Church.
Hill of leadtrees
Pre-Hispanic ruins can be found on this hill near the cemetery.
Ruins of the colonial-era hospital (1586-1820), built by the Brothers of Charity (Spanish: Hospitalarios) are near "El Bosque" water park.
Take a bus from Mexico City's Taxqueña bus station. Buses leave every 10 minutes until around 19:00 in the evening and cost around M$80 (pesos). You may be able to take a bus from Puebla although this is uncertain.
Read in the guideIf you are staying in the large government-owned campus with the waterpark and many hotels, you can walk down the road (or wait on the side) for a beige van to come driving by.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Mexico City · International · MEX
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Oaxtepec and Mexico.
Travel tipsFind the cheapest countries to fly to from the US and UK in 2026. Compare realistic round-trip flight deals, budget airlines, and prime booking windows.
8 min read
InspirationExplore the best places to visit in November across autumn foliage, mild desert warmth, southern spring blooms, and off-peak travel bargains.
6 min read
ItinerariesPlan your Isla Holbox trip with our complete Mexico guide. Explore sand streets, Punta Cocos bioluminescence, whale sharks, beach clubs, and ferries.
8 min read
Travel tipsIs it safe to travel to Mexico right now? Compare safety in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico City, and Oaxaca with official travel advisories and local tips.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.