Cacaxtla Archaeological Site
Zona Arqueológica de Cacaxtla-Xochitécatl
An Olmec-Xicalanca site preserving some of the most vivid murals in Mesoamerica. The figures and colours of the 'Battle Mural' remain clearly visible.
The site flourished around AD 650 to 950. Palaces on the large platform are covered by a huge modern roof that protects murals of bird-men, jaguar-men and battle scenes in striking blue, red and yellow, with strong Maya influence. Admission is about 95 pesos, which includes the nearby Xochitécatl pyramid. Closed on Mondays. The site is in the state of Tlaxcala, about 35 km from Puebla, and is best visited by hired car or private car.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Val'Quirico
- Franciscan Monastery of Huejotzingo
- Convent of San Gabriel & Capilla Real, Cholula
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
- Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Cuexcomate
- Church of Santa María Tonantzintla
- Church of San Francisco Acatepec