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Tepoztlan

Population: ~ 35.000

Time difference to London - Time zone GMT/UTC: -6 hours (+/- changes due summertime/daylight saving)

Climate, weather: 20ºC (68ºF) from September to February and 22ºC - 24ºC from (71ºF to 75ºF) March to August with a rainy season from May to October and a dry season from November to April.

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Tepoztlán (pronounced Tehposlan), is conveniently located in the state of Morelos, just south of Mexico City. A modern freeway connects the Capital to Tepoztlán, a distance of just 90 kms (52 miles). About 1,800 meters (6,000 ft) above sea level and a semitropical climate.

Tepoztlán has a year round perfect temperatures with low humidity and has an ideal climate for agriculture, all varieties of fresh, exotic fruits and vegetables are available throughout the year.

Tepoztlan (Mexico) - Things to See:

El Tepozteco Pyramid

Church of the Convent of Nativity

Mexico por la Paz Museum (Carlos Pellicer collection)

Tepoztlan (Mexico) - Local Fiestas and Festivals:

Carnival – week prior to Ash Wednesday (Feb)

Attractions

Tepoztlán is known as a mystical center and is home to many holistic practitioners, artists, musicians, curanderos, shamans, and visionaries. - One of the main attractions of the town is its marketplace, containing sections for fresh and exotic produce, traditional Mexican cooked dishes, beautiful clothing, as well as high quality arts and handicrafts, many found nowhere else but here.

More information and interesting Web-Sites regarding Tepoztlan:

► www.tepoz.com.mx

TEPOZTLÁN - information and city guide (Site in Spanish only)

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