Tula de Allende, Archaeological site and municipality in Hidalgo, Mexico
Tula de Allende is a municipality in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, covering around 306 square kilometers at an elevation of about 2,020 meters (6,630 feet). The area combines urban neighborhoods with archaeological zones that preserve remains from an earlier civilization.
The area became the power center of the Toltec civilization around 713 CE when they established their capital here. The southern extension of ancient Tula brought political and cultural influence that lasted for centuries.
The name Tollan-Xicocotitlan comes from Nahuatl and refers to the cattails that once grew here along the waterways. Catholic festivities now shape the local calendar and bring together families for celebrations that reflect both faith and community ties.
The town is accessible by car or bus from Mexico City and can be visited as a day trip. Visitors should bring comfortable shoes since the archaeological areas involve walking and the paths can be uneven.
The Jorge R. Acosta Museum displays artifacts from the excavations and helps visitors understand the everyday objects used by the Toltec people. Industrial facilities including a refinery and power plant have shaped the local economy since 1976.
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