Tehuacalco, Newly Opened to the Public Archaeological Zone

Surrounded by mountain that represent the four cardinal points, Tehuacalco emerges as a great rain cult ceremonial center. Because of the efficient use of religion a a form of power, Tehuacalco was for almost 900 hundred years &650 to 1521 a.D), an important worship and government seat. This is evident because the archaeological rain gods, who were responsible for the harvest.

Leave Acapulco taking the ‘Highway of the Sun’ and experience the impressive countryside of Mexico as you travel en route to the Tehuacalco archaeological site. Nearby in the capital city of Chilpancingo rises Tehuacalco, where the traditional ceremony of Jaguar’s Dance was performed in one of the most recently discovered archaeological sites on the Pacific side of Mexico. You’ll be impressed by the mountain ranges and valleys surrounding the area.

Tehuacalco is known for its big structures, the monumental area being 12 acres, supporting more than 15 different structures or frames. Among them is the great pyramidal base, 65 feet in height, with the remains of what looks like a staircase of approximately 23 feet in width, walls, patios, other bases, engravings, and what could be the very first ball-game, lined up from north to south. Prepare yourself for this unique experience to be one of the first visitors to Tehuacalco. Marvel at the excavation site and see first-hand a pristine example of the Juego de Pelota while your tour guide takes you back through the ages to learn how this civilization lived hundredsof years ago.

Tehuacalco Archaeological Zone, in Guerrero, is an ancient Yope ceremonial center, one of the few seigniories never dominated by Aztecs, inaugurated in December 16th 2008.  Tehuacalco stands out because of its magnificent buildings and its accurate location according to the landscape visual lines. Its Inhabitants build up an Urban Center with plazas, temples, one palace and great residences for the elite group. This site remained forgotten for the last 500 years and now it has just recently started to reveal us its history. You can help us to preserve this place by visiting and respecting it.