This Interpretation Gallery, dedicated to a well-known Mexican archeologist and restorer, is a great place to visit before seeing the Tula Giants. There are some exceptional pieces: a fragment of a pilaster with images of Tlaloc, the kind god and Tezcaltipoca, the fateful one; a unique jaguar in a single piece and the mysterious chacmools.

The gallery in Guelatao, the Zapotec village where President Juárez was born, tells the story of his life with a selection of personal possessions, biographical and historical materials relating to the difficult period of Mexican history in which he lived.

The Introductory Hall offers visitors an overview of the site’s historical and cultural significance. It features exhibits on the region’s ancient inhabitants, their customs, archaeological research, and the importance of the petroglyphs. This space provides a better understanding of the context of the archaeological site and promotes the preservation of one of the most important heritage sites in northeastern Mexico.

Through informational materials and visual resources, it presents key aspects of Purépecha culture, the function of the structures, and the findings of archaeological research, fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the region’s historical heritage.

Through the display of archaeological artifacts and informational materials, it explains the history, social organization, architecture, and traditions of the area’s ancient inhabitants, helping visitors better understand the historical and cultural significance of a tour of the archaeological site.

It is a museum space dedicated to interpreting the site’s archaeological context and studying the Mezcala culture. Through the display of material evidence, visual elements, and specialized content, it explains the historical processes, architectural characteristics, and sociocultural dynamics that defined this pre-Hispanic settlement.

It provides an overview of the historical and cultural development of this ancient Mayan settlement. Through interpretive elements, it offers insight into its architecture, social organization, and relationship with the landscape, thereby promoting appreciation and conservation of the archaeological heritage.

This interpretive space uses maps, photographs, illustrations, and informational materials to explain the way of life of the ancient inhabitants of the Sierra Madre Occidental, their construction techniques, their relationship with the Paquimé culture, and the heritage value of this pre-Hispanic settlement. It also promotes the conservation of archaeological heritage and helps visitors understand the historical and natural context of the Cuarenta Casas.

Inside this room, you can feel the flow and vibration of Mexico City's arteries.