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    Tepoztlán's cliffs rising behind a white colonial church, Morelos

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    Tepoztlán and its valley seen from the Tepozteco pyramid, Morelos

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    Seed-mosaic arch at the entrance of the Natividad atrium, Tepoztlán, Morelos

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    Cook serving itacates and quesadillas at the Tepoztlán market, Morelos

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    Sun face made of seeds for the Natividad festival arch, Tepoztlán, Morelos

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    Fiesta of El Tepozteco and the Virgin of the Nativity in Tepoztlán

    The town honors the Virgin of the Nativity and El Tepozteco, climbing to his pyramid at night and staging the Reto, the story of his conversion.

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    September 7 – 8, 2027

    Main day: Wednesday, September 8

    The year after: September 7 – 8, 2028

    These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.

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    Where to stay in Tepoztlán

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    Tours in Tepoztlán

    Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Tepoztlán.

    Tepoztlán Half-Day Escape: Hike the Tepozteco, Enjoy a Magic Town ★ 4.9 (8) · From US$83
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    How to get to Tepoztlán

    • From Cuernavaca: about 25 min by car (26 km)
    • Nearest airport: Mexico City (MEX), 1 h 25 min by car to Tepoztlán
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    About Tepoztlán

    Tepoztlán lies beneath dramatic cliffs an hour or so from Mexico City. A steep hike leads to the small Tepozteco pyramid above town, and weekends bring a busy market, a 16th-century convent, and a reputation as a spiritual retreat.

    The Tepoztlán travel guide · How to get to Tepoztlán

    More fiestas in Tepoztlán

    1. Day of the Dead

      Children go out asking for their calaverita, carrying a chilacayote squash carved like a skull.

    2. Carnaval de Tepoztlán

      The largest carnival in Morelos, when each barrio's comparsa of chinelos jumps through the streets to brass bands and circles the main plaza.

      Moves every year; next: February 6 – 9, 2027.

      Carnaval de Tepoztlán: dates and what to see →

    Other fiestas in September

    Every Pueblo Mágico fiesta in September →