Calixtlahuaca, Archaeological site near Toluca, Mexico
The ancient Mexica settlement extends across 264 hectares on Cerro Tenismo hill, featuring multiple architectural groups from valley floor to summit.
The Matlatzinca civilization inhabited this location until 1476 when Aztec ruler Axayacatl conquered the city and established a new settlement called Calixtlahuaca.
The circular Temple of Ehecatl, Structure 3, stands as one of the main ceremonial buildings where ancient inhabitants conducted rituals for the wind deity.
The archaeological park welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with an entrance fee of 75 Mexican pesos.
Several construction phases mark the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, which contains architectural elements reflecting different periods of Mesoamerican occupation in the region.
Location: Toluca Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 2,645 m
GPS coordinates: 19.33361,-99.69306
Latest update: May 19, 2025 12:50
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