.. slides/Convent View from Kitchen.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Tepoztlan is a breath-taking mountain village of about 25,000 people. It is a wonderful mix of local Tepoztecos who are subsistence farmers as well as artists. Tepoztlan is know for its weekend craft shopping. The Convent shown above is the center of town where the market takes place. Tepoztlan is a breath-taking mountain village of about 25,000 people. It is a wonderful mix of local Tepoztecos who are subsistence farmers as well as artists. Tepoztlan is know for its weekend craft shopping. The Convent shown above is the center of town where the market takes place. slides/Convent View from Kitchen.JPG slides/tepoztlan.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The local cathedral is the center point of town and is next to the former convent. The local cathedral is the center point of town and is next to the former convent. slides/tepoztlan.jpg slides/Convent Tepoztlan Entrance.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Intricate stonework on the entrance to the Tepoztlan cathedral. Intricate stonework on the entrance to the Tepoztlan cathedral. slides/Convent Tepoztlan Entrance.jpg slides/The_convent.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 slides/The_convent.jpg slides/Day 05 003.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The Tepozteco mountains are all around and form interesting shapes. The town's pyramid is located on top. It is an athletic hike but the view is incredible. The Tepozteco mountains are all around and form interesting shapes. The town's pyramid is located on top. It is an athletic hike but the view is incredible. slides/Day 05 003.jpg slides/tepoztlan san juan.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Tepoztlan is a very festive village. There is a celebration going on every week. La Villa Bonita is located in Tepoztlan because of the locals fierce adherence to their traditions. Tepoztlan is a very festive village. There is a celebration going on every week. La Villa Bonita is located in Tepoztlan because of the locals fierce adherence to their traditions. slides/tepoztlan san juan.JPG slides/The_mosaic_archway.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 At the entrance to the town cathedral an intricate mosaic is created every year to honor the harvest with seeds depicting the history of Tepoztlan. This one is from May of 2008. At the entrance to the town cathedral an intricate mosaic is created every year to honor the harvest with seeds depicting the history of Tepoztlan. This one is from May of 2008. slides/The_mosaic_archway.jpg slides/Incredible_detail.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 A closeup of the May 2008 mosaic. A closeup of the May 2008 mosaic. slides/Incredible_detail.jpg slides/tn_DSC02520.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The workmanship and detail is incredible. This is the mosaic from September 2008. Local artisans change the mosaic on a regular basis. The workmanship and detail is incredible. This is the mosaic from September 2008. Local artisans change the mosaic on a regular basis. slides/tn_DSC02520.JPG slides/tn_DSC02527.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 Even seeds as small as sesame and amaranth are used. Even seeds as small as sesame and amaranth are used. slides/tn_DSC02527.JPG slides/At_the_Saturday_market.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The weekend craft market draws visitors from miles away. Tepoztlan is know for its artistic shopping with the local stalls as well as the boutiques that line the center square. The weekend craft market draws visitors from miles away. Tepoztlan is know for its artistic shopping with the local stalls as well as the boutiques that line the center square. slides/At_the_Saturday_market.jpg slides/tn_DSC02506.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Jalbum 8.0 The weather vain on the top of the town gazebo extolls Tepoztlan's distinction as a "Pueblo Magico" or a Magic Village. Once you immerse yourself of this picturesque mountain village, I am sure you will agree. The weather vain on the top of the town gazebo extolls Tepoztlan's distinction as a "Pueblo Magico" or a Magic Village. Once you immerse yourself of this picturesque mountain village, I am sure you will agree. slides/tn_DSC02506.JPG