Tlatelolco

Tlatelolco is an archaeological site in northern Mexico City containing the remains of around sixty pre-Hispanic structures built over several centuries. The complex features multiple temples, ceremonial platforms, and residential areas that show how the city was organized and expanded over time.

Founded in 1338, this location grew into a thriving independent city with its own government and trade networks. A military conflict in 1473 brought it under the control of Tenochtitlan, though it remained an important commercial hub for the Aztec empire.

This place served as a religious center where the Aztecs performed ceremonies and honored their gods in daily worship. The arrangement of temples and altars reveals how deeply spiritual practices shaped the community's way of life.

The site is walkable with marked paths connecting the various ruins and areas throughout the grounds. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will be walking on uneven terrain, and bringing water is important as there is limited shade.

Excavations have uncovered skeletal remains showing that the site continued to be used long after the Spanish arrival, mixing pre-Hispanic and colonial period evidence. These layers tell the story of two worlds meeting in the same place over time.

Location: Mexico City

GPS coordinates: 19.45110,-99.13750

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44