El Cóporo in San José del Torreón
Built 1,500 years ago, this abandoned Mesoamerican city is surrounded by a natural wall made of outstanding rock formations.

📜 Abandoned Mesoamerican city, settled around 200 AD and abandoned between 1000 and 1100.🔍 Features 1,500-year-old architecture and over 150 identified structures.

Why Go

🏰 Explore an ancient abandoned city
⛰️ Admire natural rock formations
🚶 Discover an archaeological site covering 210 acres
📜 Learn about the Tunal Grande culture and ancient crops

Tips

🚗 Accessible from Ocampo via Ibarra and San José del Torreón.

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