Calixtlahuaca
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The striking and little-touristed ruins of an ancient city destroyed and rebuilt by the Aztecs.

📜 Postclassic period Mesoamerican archaeological site, ancient city ruins with an unusual rounded pyramid temple.
🔍 Known originally as Pintanbati, later Matlatzinco, and rebuilt by the Aztecs.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore striking and little-touristed ancient ruins
🗿 Discover an unusual rounded pyramid temple dedicated to the Aztec wind god Ehécatl
📚 Visit the onsite museum to learn about the city's history

Tips

🗺️ Located on Cerro Tenismó
🚗 Access from Mexico City via Mexico-Toluca highway, then highway 55 Toluca-Atlacomulco, exit at km 3, head west, cross Calixtlahuaca town towards Tecaxic, follow signs.

Cost

💰 Entrance fee Category III $80.00 / $145.00. Free for Mexican citizens on Sundays, Mexican students/teachers, and Mexicans under 13.
📸 Extra fee for professional cameras.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 h.

Last updated 4 days ago

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