Ex Convento Desierto de los Leones

#history #antiquity #abandoned Today I invite you to discover the first part of the ruins of a 17th-century Carmelite convent within the Desierto de los Leones National Park. Just a few minutes from the chaos of the city, you'll find the silence and peace of a dream location. Don't miss this post, "What's on in the former convent of the Desierto de los Leones?", with all the information you need to know where to find it... Chosen as an advertising spot by many famous brands, as well as by brides and quinceañeras to capture their celebrations, the beauty of the Desierto de los Leones National Park is undeniable. The area was declared a forest reserve in 1876 and later crowned Mexico City's first National Park, a designation granted by Venustiano Carranza in 1917. In the park, you'll find 1,860 hectares of forest surrounding the former Holy Desert Convent of Our Lady of Carmen de los Montes de Santa Fe, an architectural work dating back to 1611 and rebuilt in 1705. It once belonged to the Order of the Discalced Carmelites, who created a convent for spiritual retreat on the outskirts of the city. Today, it attracts many visitors who come to enjoy a day in contact with nature.