Cuitzeo del Porvenir
Enjoy its convents and its lake, considered Mexico’s second largest.

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What Makes It Magical
Cuitzeo is one of the country’s best-preserved towns, with a perpetually festive air. But more than just the city’s appearance and its people’s cheerful disposition, Cuitzeo boasts one of the most important convent compounds in the area and a lake considered Mexico’s second largest.
Why You Should Go
Antiguo Convento de Santa María Magdalena
- One of the best-preserved 16th-century compounds, it is a prime example of the religious architecture from the first years of the colony.
- Its plateresque facade created by indigenous sculptors is regarded as one of the most striking in the Americas.
- The buttresses supporting the walls, the limestone gargoyles carved into zoomorphic and human shapes, and the wall surrounding the atrium as if it were a fort are the most prominent features of its beautiful design. The compound is a blend of Middle Ages and Renaissance architecture.
- It is considered a Historic Monument.
At the Very Least
The arched Portal de Peregrinos, the Open Chapel, and the cloister which has now been turned into the Museo de la Estampa.
Don’t Miss
- Admire the Santa María Magdalena church and former convent.
- Take off on a photo safari around Lago de Cuitzeo.
- Roam the streets of the town looking for the neighborhood chapels.





