Huapalcalco, Archaeological site in Tulancingo de Bravo, Mexico.
Huapalcalco is an archaeological site in Tulancingo de Bravo situated on the western slope of Cerro El Tecolote with pyramid-shaped structures and ancient ceremonial platforms. The complex spans multiple sectors with remains of buildings and caves that show evidence of different periods of habitation.
The settlement developed as a second center of Toltec civilization before the rise of Tula and represents a crucial phase of early habitation. Archaeological findings show continuous occupation of the region over millennia.
The cave paintings here depict human figures and celestial symbols created by the site's earliest inhabitants. These artworks reveal how ancient people understood their world and marked sacred meanings on stone surfaces.
The site is accessible via Federal Highway 130 from Pachuca, with local colectivos providing transport connections to the area. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the terrain is uneven and crosses forested slopes.
A three-sided pyramid with about 12 meters at its base and 8 meters in height stands on the grounds. This unusual construction was specifically designed for ceremonial offerings, making it distinct from typical Mesoamerican structures.
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