Archeological Sites
3 Sites
Located in the municipality of Zapopan, within the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, its main feature is its mud architecture, typical of the buildings of the Atemajac valley. A number of tombs have also been found here.
Jalisco
A ninety-minute drive from Guadalajara, in the region surrounding the Tequila Volcano, this was one of the most important sites in the west of Mesoamerica. Notable for its urban layout, original architecture with conical structures, broad staircases and circular elevated platforms.
Jalisco
Situated on the outskirts of Guadalajara, this was an important trading center. Apparently its society was very hierarchical, since artisans and the common people lived in small surrounding neighborhoods, separate from the residences of the elite. The principal temple is worth a visit.
Jalisco
