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Eight Traditional Neighborhoods

The Barrios of
TEPOZTLÁN

Where each neighborhood tells its own story

Discover the eight traditional neighborhoods that form the cultural fabric of Tepoztlán, each with its colonial chapel, patron saint and unique traditions preserved for generations.

8 Barrios
8 Chapels
8+ Festivals
500+ Years
December 12
Santo Domingo

Saint Dominic of Guzmán

The second largest neighborhood, known for its devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe and centuries-old traditions.

Second largest territorial extension
Largest Guadalupe celebration
May 8 & September 29
San Miguel

Saint Michael the Archangel

Third neighborhood in extension, known for its religious murals and the lizard emblem as protective symbol.

Archangel murals in chapel
Pre-Hispanic lizard symbol
Trinity Sunday
La Santísima Trinidad

Holy Trinity

The largest neighborhood in Tepoztlán, celebrates the Trinity mystery with great devotion and tradition.

Largest territorial extension
Mobile celebration based on Easter
May 3
Santa Cruz

Holy Cross

Neighborhood dedicated to the Holy Cross, with traditions of blessing crosses on sacred hills.

Cross blessing on hills
Pilgrimages to sacred sites
January 21
San Sebastián

Saint Sebastian Martyr

Known for "the blackened ones" and carnival beginning, with chinelo dances and traditional rodeo.

"Los tiznados" tradition
Tepozteco carnival beginning
June 29-30
San Pedro

Saint Peter the Apostle

Neighborhood with tradition of children's "dancitas" and celebrations involving the entire community.

Traditional children dances
Active community participation
September 8
Los Reyes

The Holy Kings

Neighborhood celebrating the Three Kings and the Nativity of Mary with great devotion.

Nativity celebration
Syncretic traditions
March 19
San José

Saint Joseph

Also called "la hoja", its inhabitants known as "totomaxtleros" with mole tradition.

Nickname: "La Hoja"
Inhabitants: "Totomaxtleros"

Living Traditions

Each neighborhood preserves its own traditions, from chinelo dances to religious processions, keeping Tepoztlán's cultural heritage alive.

Chinelo Dances

Traditional dances with colorful masks and characteristic jumps to the rhythm of music.

Religious Processions

Each neighborhood organizes solemn processions honoring their patron saint with great devotion.

Fireworks

Spectacular fireworks displays light up the sky during festivities.

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