Tula Hidalgo Archaeological Site

As we mentioned before in the history of Tula, the Archaeological Site of Tula is the most important in the Toltec Culture. It consists of a group of constructions with a deep religious sense, such as the Central Altar, or Morning Star, the Coatepantli, or Serpent Wall, the Burnt Palace, and the Ballcourt. Being in Tula and travel through its wonderful ruins is finding a glorious past. It is a magic place charged of energy that comforts the spirit, it really is a unique experience.
The Atlantes: The Archaeological Site of Tula is most famous for its giant stone sculptures, the Atlantes. At height of 4.6 m (15 ft), these four warrior figures in battle gear crown the Pyramid of Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, or the Morning Star. Together with a massive serpent and other pillars, they probably once supported and ornately carved roof. Papalotl: Another element of the Atlantes, is a shield that they have in their chest, it is a representation of Quetzalcoatl, because he had two different ways of showing himself: a butterfly, or Papalotl, and a Serpent.
Burnt Palace: In this place you will be able to see the most important remains of the Toltec Art: a stool adorned by a procession of 13 celebrities. In the stone graves are drew the Toltec chiefs with necklaces and bracelets in their hands and ankles. This remains show obvious damages caused by fire set up by either the Aztecs, or the Spanish conquerors.
Chac-Mool: The God Chac-Mool represented for the ancestors fertility of the human being and earth, that is why it had an important place in their lives. You can find this stone piece in Tula, Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, and Xochiacalco.
The Serpent Wall: It is decorated with carved friezes of serpents, eagles and jaguars, some devouring human hearts. This represents the resurrection of Quetzalcoatl every morning. The Ballcourt: Rounding the square, there were three huge ballcourts, where they made matches of ritual and sacred nature. The ballcourt that you can see right now is huge, and it is similar to the one in Chichen Itza.

The Archaeological Site and the museum are open Monday-Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
The telephone number is 73 20705.
Take a look at our map to see how to get there.

Jorge R. Acosta Museum

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) opened in Tula (beside the Archaeological Site), a wonderful museum that shows the splendor of the Toltec Culture; it also offers a professional guided tour in your way through the ruins, as well as brochures, magazines and books about the Toltecs and the legend of Quetzalcoatl. The museum is the best guide to visit the Archaeological Site, an important place for Mexico and its ancestors.