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Municipality in Morelos, Mexico
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Ocuituco is a historic small town of fewer than 5,000 residents (2010) in the mountains of the Central Mesican state of Morelos. Eco-travelers come to hike in the pine forests and the Barranca del Amatzinac, a canyon formed by waters flowing from the slopes of the Popocatépetl volcano. Travelers interested in history come to see the Ex-convento de Santiago Apóstol, one of the oldest Spanish missions in Mexico, and a .
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St. James the Apostle Monastery
This was the first mission to be established by the Augustinian order in the Americas. Construction of the church and monastery began in 1534. It features a Renaissance-style facade on the main church with the cloister surrounding a central courtyard. The courtyard features a fountain of six stone sculptures of lions. Another fountain in the plaza in front of the church features sculptures of mermaids and mythological figures. The monastery is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes several historic 16th-century monasteries near the Popocateptl volcano.
Scenic outdoor patio restaurant with Mexican artesanias decorating the space, serving regional and traditional Mexican dishes. Sunday brunch has an expanded menu. Friendly service.
Beautiful restaurant in a forest setting. Serves regional and traditional Mexican cuisine. The barbecue lamb is recommended. Tortillas are hand-made. Full bar serves large, well-made drinks.
Great place for breakfast with several variations on chilaquiles (including cecina, naturally), as well as eggs, hotcakes, omelettes and molletes. Comfortable outdoor dining area with contemporary furnishings and friendly service.
Ecologically focused small boutique hotel with attractive, well-maintained facilities. Rooms are spacious and comfortably equipped. Dogs allowed (extra fee).
Moderate hotel with basic amenities.
Small traditional Mexican marketplace with fresh fruits and vegetables and other foodstuffs along with stalls where local cooks prepare regional dishes at affordable prices.
The nearest major airport is Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City.
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