 According to the Codex of Metepec the Spanish town was founded in the same year.The Ex-convento de San Juan is the main religious structure in the town and dates from the 16th century; however, other churches worth visiting include Las Capillas de El Calvario, La Santa Cruz, del Espíritu Santo, San Bartolomé, de San Salvador, de Santa María Magdalena and la Parroquia de San Mateo.The 24th of June is the feast day of Metepec's patron saint, John the Baptist.