The Cacaxtla Archeological Site

Worth the visit.

One of the most impressive and most accessible sites of pre-Columbian murals. Most of the murals are open to viewing, some are not. The entire complex is under a metal roof so it is shaded and reasona...

Open select days

Site is now open a couple of days per week. I had to drive there to get accurate information. A common occurrence in the times of covid!

CAR HELD HOSTAGE BY KID AND WOMAN!!

We parked our car in a lot across from the entrance. A kid and a woman double parked us in intentionally even though there was tons of parking available and demanded we pay for them to move their car...

One of Mexico's Most Important Archaeological Sites

I note that one recent reviewer describes being robbed at Cacaxtla which emphasizes why it is always best to travel in a group with a local guide. Despite that, this is a must visit place if you have ...

A citadel of the 7th century, with lots of mural paintings

This site contains the ruins of two Olmec towns of the 7th - 8th century, Cacaxtla and Xochitecatl. The most important remains are those of Cacaxtla, where there was a citadel on the summit of a hill;...