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Tula Archaeological Site – Discover the Majestic Toltec Ruins

Protected by the very god Quetzalcóatl, you’ll be able to admire the gigantic stone Atlanteans who watch over what was once the most important Toltec city. Find the Zona Arqueológica de Tula in the historic center of Tula de Allende, Hidalgo (entering through Actopan and taking Calle Del Tesoro).

 

Venture to explore this city’s vestiges that until date is a reliable example of its majesty, very much in keeping with its cultured and prudent people; even the great lords’ sons from near and far towns attended school here. This city flourished and had its peak until the 10th century, later it would be devastated by Neochichimecas.

 

Toltec civilization stood out in such diverse fields as goldsmithing, arts, painting and architecture, the latter two will astonish you at every step you take, as certain pyramids still preserve traces of the bright colored paintings that once decorated them. Tour the Palacio Quemado (Burned Palace), the Pirámide del Sol, the Coatepantli, Chac Mool, Zompantli, the Central Altar, the Ball Court and Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, dedicated to the morning star. All will transport you back in time.

 

The Ceremonial Center is the most awe-inspiring, an adoratorio where the Atlanteans of Tula, also known as “Cariátides”, are gathered. You will leave speechless—they are more than four meters high and carved in basalt stone.

 

Nor can you leave without visiting the Museo Jorge R. Acosta. It’s right there, exhibiting both original and replica pieces.
Tourist Attraction
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    The day is sunny, there is good weather to visit and know every part of the Zona Arqueológica Dzibanché, located more than 80 kilometers from Chetumal. Its establishment dates back to 200 BC. Dzibanché means in Maya “writing on Wood”. The name refers to the wooden lintels with calendar inscriptions in the structure known as Temple VI. When you get to the place you can see the buildings which seem proud to stand upright for more than two thousand years. The site occupies an area of abou

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    Discover the archaeological treasures of Chiapa de CorzoChiapa de Corzo still conserves vestiges of its first inhabitants, the “Zoque”, who were farmers and built the ceremonial center that can be visited today. One of the most important pieces of this place is a stele on which is engraved the date of the year 36 BC, the oldest date found among the vestiges of Mesoamerica. Other structures that you can see in the area are a series of platforms that give the idea that on these they built tem

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    The biggest Mayan settlement in the south of Quintana Roo was Chacchoben, a region that is conformed with small villages that enjoyed its heyday in the year 300 b.C. When you visit the Archaeological zone of Chacchoben, you will be amazed by the Gran Basamento that is trapped in the jungle. We are talking about a staggered pyramid that used to work as a place for religious activities and public gatherings. One of the stairs allows the access to the basement where the Monumento 1 is located.