Tula Archaeological Site
Zona Arqueológica de Tula
Archaeological site of the Toltec capital, famous for four 4.6-meter basalt “Atlantean” warrior statues atop Pyramid B.
Tula was the capital of the Toltec civilization between the 10th and 12th centuries CE. The site’s most famous feature is the four “Atlantean” warrior statues on top of Pyramid B. They stand about 4.6 meters tall, carved from segmented basalt blocks, wearing breastplates and holding spear-throwers. The site also includes a ball court, burned palaces and walls carved with jaguar and eagle reliefs, and a small museum at the entrance. It is about 70 km from Pachuca, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute drive. Admission is about 100 pesos. The site offers little shade, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 09:00–17:00 (per INAH)
Nearby sights
- International Football Hall of Fame
- Reloj Monumental de Pachuca
- Ex-Convent of San Francisco & Fototeca Nacional
- Mining Museum of Pachuca
- El Chico National Park
- Cristo Rey de Pachuca
- Mineral del Chico
- Peña del Cuervo