- El Cerrito Archaeological Zone - Hundreds of years before the Aztecs reign in central Mexico, another even wider empire was the centre of the Meso-American power and culture. The city of Chichen-Itza in Yucatan marked its southern influential border while, “El Cerrito” in Queretaro marked its border to the north.
In this experience you’ll know the archeological site, the local museum, understanding the temporal and geographical importance of this monument, the nation that built it, and the enormus influence of the Toltecs in the Aztec culture.
- Guide fee
- Lunch
- $1.50 USD parking fee per car.
The Archeological Site represents the evidence of the Toltec Empire’s presence in the Queretaro area, an empire that culturally influence the whole Meso-American region for hundreds of years before the arrival of the Aztecs.
You’ll be able to understand the importance of the Toltec trade and cultural presence in the area, why and how we know about them, the work of the archeologist in the site, the presence and importance of the pyramid and the hacienda that owned it during the colonial times, and what happened to them during the 19 and 20th centuries.
It is a unique opportunity to learn about the whole pre-Hispanic times history and culture in presence of one of the largest pyramids in Mexico.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
