Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
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Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
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Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Southern Mexico
Old Totonac settlement with monumental structures.
An urban complex from the Classic period (300 - 900 A.D).
Must see Buildings
Among the most important findings are a set of great ceramic figures with the representation of some of their gods as Mictlantecuhtli, the God of Death, as well as some clay figures, including the “smiling faces” and “Ladies of the Earth”, women with bare torso.
The central cemetery had 36 tombs organized in two irregular rows while the eastern cemetery had 28 tombs laid out in rows without any apparent order. In the south there are other tombs lined in four large buildings.Sculptures of humans, felines, birds and supernatural monsters related to the way rulers proclaimed their power have also been found at the site.In the site has also been found maller sculptures of humans, felines, birds, and supernatural monsters related with the way the rulers proclaimed their power.
El Zapotal
El Zapotal Site Museum
It has a museum with a display of the important pieces that have been found on the site.
Location
Independencia No. 1, Community of El Zapotal, Ignacio de la Llave, Ver. It is located 3 hours and a half from Poza Rica and 4 hours from Papantla.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.
English 
Español de México 
