I visited this Convent after visiting Barragan's house in CDMX, I was just amazed by the architecture design, the colors, and every space that the Nun in charge of my solo visit showed me. I called a few days before my visit, I took the metro and bus to Tlalpan. When I arrived at the building, I rang the bell in front of the big convent's door, a little window opened and there was a nun asking me for my name and the time of my appointment. She allowed me to go inside and she explained to me the rules of the visit, she was my tour guide, and for almost an hour she explained to me everything that I needed to know about the Convent; at one point we had to wait in a small room while some nuns were moving around the space that we were visiting, and since I was not part of the convent I could not be in the presence of the other nuns. Towards the end she took me to a room to buy postcards and cookies that the nuns baked there. The whole experience was moving and I had the chance to sit down on the main square in Tlalpan and process what I just...
Read moreReseña: Convento de las Capuchinas Sacramentarias
Si andas buscando productos naturales y llenos de cariño, el Convento de las Capuchinas Sacramentarias es una parada obligatoria. Este lugar tiene una magia especial, no solo por su tranquilidad y el encanto del convento, sino también por las maravillas que preparan las monjitas.
La miel que venden es una verdadera joya. Tiene un sabor tan puro y natural que te hace cuestionarte qué has estado comiendo antes. Es perfecta para endulzar tu té, unas tostadas o hasta para darle un toque especial a tus postres. Pero no se queda ahí, también tienen otros productos como mermeladas, dulces y hasta remedios naturales que son una delicia y súper bien hechos.
Lo mejor de todo es la atención. Las monjitas son un amor; te atienden con una calidez y amabilidad que te hace sentir como en casa. Se nota que le ponen mucho corazón a lo que hacen, y eso se refleja en cada frasco o paquetito que compras.
Así que, si buscas algo especial para ti o incluso un regalo diferente, date una vuelta. Sales con productos de excelente calidad y, además, apoyas una buena causa. ¿Qué más...
Read moreIf you appreciate Barragan's architecture, his amazing use of color, light and volume, go here. BUT, beware that Google maps has the wrong address. When you call the Chapel to make your reservation, be sure you get the...
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