Hueyapan is a small town in the mountainous region of eastern [Morelos]] in Central Mexico. The town is a Nahuatl indigenous community and about half the population speak Nahuatl as their primary language. The town is most famous for its large 16th century monastery, Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, which is a 
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The town was initially settled by people from Xochimilco in 902 AD and paid tribute to the Aztecs in the 15th century. It was conquered by the Spanish Empire in 1521 and evangelized by Dominican and Franciscan missionaries.
Get in
[edit]The closest major airport is Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX IATA) in Mexico City. From anywhere in Mexico City, take Metro (Line 1 or Line B) to the San Lazaro station, which is connected to the TAPO bus station. Find the Volcanes bus line and buy a ticket to Popopark (Hueyapan does not have its own bus station). The trip to Hueyapan takes about 2 hours and a ticket will cost about M$200. Once you arrive in Popopark, you can take a taxi the last 20 km to Hueyapan.
Get around
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The town itself is compact and easily navigated by walking. Taxis are available for longer trips.
See
[edit]- 1 Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Centenario, San Miguel. Established by the Dominican order in 1539, the monastery was built by both Dominican and Franciscan friars between 1563 and 1573. It is an austere baroque design with little ornamentation on the exterior adobe walls but the interior preserves several historic frescoes. The church suffered some damage in an earthquake in 2017, but repairs were completed by 2021. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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[edit]- 1 Mojiganga Hueyapan, Calle 5 de Mayo 42, San Andres, ☏ +52 735 181 7764. Daily 14ː30 - 22ː30. Classy yet comfortable contemporary restaurant serving a fusion menu of popular light dishes like ciabattas and burgers with Mexican standbys, a coffee bar, a full cocktail bar, and a wide selection of desserts. Open outdoor dining area available. M$200.
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[edit]There are no hotels in Hueyapan. You can find a better selection of lodging choices in nearby towns such as Tetela del Volcán or Zacualpan de Amilpas.