Cuilapam de Guerrero was a bustling trade center when the Spanish arrived in 1523. Dominican monks followed shortly after and embarked on building a

grand monestery there. The work was not finished and the site sat unused until roof was put on the church in 1905 and it became a parish center. We will

visit the ex-Monestery of Santiago Apostol. 

We will also visit the archeological site in Zaachila, which lay buried until it was partially excavated in the mid- 1960s. The Tomb of Lord Nine Flower is open to the public and is one of the finest examples in the region. A small museum has photos of the many extraordinary artifacts found in Zaachila. 

Dr. Robert Markens, a renown archeologist and a great friend of the OLL, will guide this tour.

Not included: We will dine in a local restaurant. Probable cost of lunch will be about 150 – 200 pesos.

Additional Costs:  There is a 65 peso fee to enter the cloister in Cuilapam and another 65 peso fee to enter the archeological site in Zaachila.

This tour will depart on time at 9:30 am  from the parking lot across from the south side of Llano Park. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before departure time. Unclaimed seats may be re-sold at boarding time.

If this tour is sold out, you can take a chance that seats may be available and come to the boarding spot 15 minutes before departure. These seats must be paid for in cash.

No Refunds will be available. If you are not able to attend the event, you are welcome to sell your reservation to others. Please notify the library of change of name for reservation.