Xochicalco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
UNESCO World Heritage Site
About Xochicalco
Xochicalco was not an Aztec city, nor from any of the peoples usually associated with Central Mexico. It was actually established by a Maya population called theOlmeca-Xicalancawho were originally traders fromCampeche. It is a well-explored and preserved site that is noted for its Temple of the Feathered Serpent, several other pyramid temples, a large palace, three ballcourts, a spa, and an unusual observatory built to observe the sun by reflection. A large number of stelae, architectural adornments, and other artifacts were recovered by several archaeological expeditions. Some of these artifacts are on display in the site museum, others can be seen in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. The time between 650 and 900 AD is referred to as theEpiclassic period'. It was an era of
Where to Eat in Xochicalco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurante La Pasadita
Where to Stay in Xochicalco
- 🏨Hotel el Gallego
- 🏨Quinta la Cascada Miacatlan
- 🏨Quinta los Amigos
Xochicalco Travel Guide Sections
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