Teotenango
Located high upon the Cerro Tetepetl in the Toluca Valley, Teotenango is both magnificent and serene, with its immense architecture and spectacular views.
Teopanzolco
Teopanzolco is found locked within the suburbs of Cuernavaca, less than 2hrs from Mexico City, and was mysteriously abandoned mid-construction.
La Quemada (Chicomoztoc): A Brief History
The history of La Quemada is both mysterious and perplexing, and recent discoveries which push its founding back to the 4th century have only added to this mystique.
La Quemada: Salón de las Columnas
The Hall of Columns is the most iconic of all La Quemada’s buildings, but the cavernous design and lack of windows suggests it had a sinister purpose.
La Quemada: La Ciudadela
La Ciudadela takes its name from its strategic and easily defensible location right at the top of the La Quemada complex, however it function was clearly religious.
La Quemada: A Defensive Fortress
The defensive qualities of La Quemada are clear for all to see which is why it was thought to be a Post Classic citadel. However, evidence now suggest a very different story…
La Quemada: Conjunto Pirámide-Osario
The Conjunto Pirámide-Osario includes the Patio Circular, a small sacrificial pyramid and a graveyard, and is part of a large religious complex that includes the Cuartel.
La Quemada: The Sacrificial Pyramid & Level 3
La Quemada’s third level features an enormous terrace on which they built a large ceremonial complex that appears to have been dedicated to human sacrifice.
La Quemada (Chicomóztoc)
Set in the dramatic extremes of Mesoamerica’s northern frontier, the 500yr old mystery of who built La Quemada, and why, has only deepened with modern research.
Malinalco: A Brief History
Malinalco history is largely entwined in myth and folklore and yet a few historical accounts and a small archaeological site do seem to support its legendary past.
Malinalco: The Cuauhcalli (Structure I)
The stunning Cuauhcalli is the only known monolithic temple built by the Aztec and was carved into the hillside 125m above the town of Malinalco entirely in one piece.
Malinalco & Cuauhtinchan
Malinalco is home to one of the wonders of the Aztec world, the site of Cuauhtinchan, which is propped precariously on a steep hillside, 125m above the town.
Map of Mayan Cities and Maya Ruins
This beautiful map of Mayan cities shows all the major ancient cities and the extent of the Mayan Territories (the Mundo Maya).
Mitla
Mitla was the Zapotec capital after the fall of Monte Alban and features lavish step-fret mosaics as well as being home to the legendary Temple of the Underworld.
Mexico
From the rugged plains of the north to the secretive jungles of the Yucatan, Mexico provides some magical memories amongst its mysterious monuments.
Monte Alban
Monte Alban was one of the most iconic and powerful cities in Mesoamerica between 100B.C.E. and 700 C.E. and still features amazing architecture in the most spectacular setting imaginable…