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Town in Morelos, Mexico
Photo: Lázaro Sandoval Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Zacualpan de Amilpas, usually referred to as simply Zacualpan, is a small rural town of about 9,000 residents (2015) in the Central Mexico state of Morelos.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
The church, dating from 1535, is the oldest building in town and is the center of town activity. It is one of several historic 16th century monasteries on the slopes of Popocateptl that collectively make up a . Based on the church's elevated height above nearby streets, there is evidence that indigenous stories about the Spanish building the church atop an existing temple may be valid. The church is built of rose colored granite with a semi-circular arch on the main facade, braced by a pair of square pilasters and a Renaissance style frieze. An open chapel occupies one side of the church while the monastery and fills the other. A central courtyard is contained within high walls with arches and porticoes.
Carnitas and barbacoa.
Cozy place with traditional Mexican cuisine. Takeout available.
Bright artsy space with light food and drinks.
Friendly, eclectic place serving up drinks made with the local rum. Many flavors and varieties! Try 'em all and crawl back to your room.
They call their drinks "palomas" and they're available in a wide range of creative flavors. Made with local aguardiente de caña (rum, though they call it "brandy").
Loudly, vibrantly, proudly Mexican--full of color and celebrations of Mexican art and culture, from walls decorated with catrinas to an old trajinera from the canals of Xochimilco. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. Swimming pool and upscale restaurant. Unique.
From Cuernavaca, it's just over an hour by car to Zacualpan. Take the MEX 115D toll road east toward Cuautla and then continue on MEX 160 east to Zacualpan.
Read in the guideIt's a small town, so walking is easy, but you'll need a car or taxi for anything further out.
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