Meet the Best Archaeological Zones of Mexico
Mexico is known worldwide for its traditions and culture that have been inherited by our ancestors over time, but also if something characterizes our country is the large number of archaeological sites found
Here are the most representative archaeological sites that you must visit at least once in your life
Chichen Itzá, Yucatan
Considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world and cradle of the Mayan culture, we can find among its main structures, the snail, the ball game, the castle and the sacred cenote where offerings and bones of the maidens sacrificed in honor of the gods. The cost of entry to know this incredible place is 64 Mexican pesos and that without a doubt you should know.
Uxmal Yucatan
In this archaeological zone, an exponent of the Puuc route, it has among its main buildings the Pyramid of the Magician, The Quadrangle of the Nuns and La Casa de las Palomas, but at night this place is transformed thanks to the light and sound show offered by the INAH that allows you to enter the life and history of the ancient inhabitants of this place.
Teotihuacan
One of the most representative places of the Aztecs is Teotihuacán, which in its moment of splendor was home to 100 thousand inhabitants and thanks to its privileged location in a valley full of natural resources, one of the most important cultures of antiquity returned. It is here where we can find the pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, the causeway of the dead, the temple of the feathered serpent, among others.
Montealban, Oaxaca
Located just 10km from the city of Oaxaca is Montealbán, a place where the Zapotec and Mixtec culture proliferated. Here you will find structures such as The Ball Court, The Dancers Building and The South Platform which were built around 500 BC. On top of a hill in the central valleys of Oaxaca.
Tulum Quintana Roo
Known as the walled city that dominates the Caribbean Sea, here you will find murals and structures in perfect condition. The castle on the highest part of the cliff has on its facades the sculpture of the descending god, the god of rain. In addition to knowing the history of the place, we recommend you go down to the beach and take a dip in the waters of the Caribbean Sea.
