Malinalco, Ancient ceremonial town in State of Mexico, Mexico.
The town of Malinalco sits at an elevation of 1740 meters, featuring stone structures carved into mountainsides and surrounded by pine forests.
The Aztecs established a military sanctuary in the 1470s, creating the Cuauhcalli temple for Eagle and Jaguar warriors directly carved from the mountain.
The name Malinalco derives from Nahuatl words malinalli meaning grass, xochitl meaning flower, and co meaning place, reflecting deep indigenous roots.
Located 65 kilometers south of Toluca, Malinalco maintains temperatures between 20 and 35 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The archaeological zone contains structures carved directly into living rock, including temples and ceremonial spaces dating to pre-Hispanic times.
Location: Malinalco Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,740 m
Website: http://www.malinalco.gob.mx/
Website: http://malinalco.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 18.95000,-99.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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