Discover the Ex Convento Cuilapan de Guerrero: A Historical Gem

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From the city center of Oaxaca, head to the 'Oaxaca de Juárez' bus terminal located at Calle 5 de Febrero. Look for the buses labeled 'Cuilápam de Guerrero' or 'Tlacolula'. The bus fare is typically around 10-15 MXN. The journey will take approximately 30-40 minutes. Once you arrive at the Cuilápam de Guerrero bus stop, exit the bus and look for signs or ask locals for directions to Ex Convento Cuilapam de Guerrero, which is about a 15-minute walk.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  From the city center, you can also take a taxi or use rideshare services like Uber. Simply request a ride to 'Ex Convento Cuilapam de Guerrero' or provide the address: Reserva 5, Grande, 71240 Cuilápam de Guerrero, Oax. The fare may vary, but it typically ranges from 150 to 250 MXN, and the trip should take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

• Walking

  If you prefer to explore the area on foot, you can walk from the city center to the Ex Convento Cuilapam de Guerrero. Start at the Zócalo and head east on Avenida 5 de Mayo, then turn left onto Calle Miguel Cabrera. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Calle de la Independencia. Turn right and follow the road until you reach the junction where it merges with the road to Cuilápam de Guerrero. The convent will be on your left after walking about 6 km. This walk will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.