Tzintzuntzan, Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center in Michoacán, Mexico
Tzintzuntzan stands on the northeast shore of Lake Pátzcuaro at 2050 meters elevation, featuring five pyramidal structures called yácatas on an artificial platform.
The settlement functioned as the capital of the Purépecha Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1520, maintaining a population between 25,000 and 30,000 inhabitants.
The name originates from Purépecha language, translating to Place of Hummingbirds, reflecting the deep connection between local inhabitants and these native birds.
The archaeological site lies 53 kilometers from Morelia and 17 kilometers from Pátzcuaro, with the monastery complex of San Francisco serving as another main attraction.
The ceremonial center contains five semi-circular pyramids constructed on an elevated platform, where the Purépecha performed religious ceremonies and conducted important burials.
Location: Tzintzuntzan Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 2,050 m
GPS coordinates: 19.62833,-101.57889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
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