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Ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site in Mexico
Photo: Óscar Becerril, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Chalcatzingo is an archaeological site of a 3,500 year old Olmec city in the state of Morelos in Central Mexico. It is one of Mexico's oldest archaeological sites and is regarded as one of the places where Mesoamerican civilizations first developed.
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Historic colonial era Hacienda established in 1616 by Don Pedro de Aragón, 4th Marquis del Valle and grandson of Don Pedro Cortés (one of the original conquistadors from the early 16th century). It was originally operated as a sugar plantation. In 1951, it was bequeathed to the Opus Dei religious order, who renovated the property and today operate it as a seminary and spiritual retreat center.
Informal locally owned business serving regional cuisine inspired by indigenous traditions. Closest food to the archaeological ruins.
When locals get a hankering for fried chicken, they head over to Janacatepec for some tasty, greasy JFC. It's dedo-lickin' good!
Modern hostal with clean, spacious rooms that have comfortable beds. Guide services offered to hike the nearby hills or visit the archaeological site. At 1 km from the archaeological site, it is easily walkable, or better yet, biked.
Moderate traditional hotel with clean rooms that have minimal furnishings but WiFi, cable TV, and air conditioning are included. Off-street parking is available but the lot is small and cars are frequently blocked in.
Moderate hotel with comfortable rooms. Limited off-street parking. Outdoor heated swimming pool available.
Cuexcomates Spa
Quiet, well maintained open park with two large swimming pools, camping areas, palapas (some with picnic tables and grills), restrooms.
Camping, lodge, spa, and restaurant owned and operated by a group of indigenous women. Tent camping is available as well as cabanas and lodge rooms. The camping area has a clean bathhouse with toilets and showers. The restaurant is very eclectic serving locally sourced foods prepared with traditional Nahuatl recipes. Swimming pools and palapas with picnic tables are available for guests or day use visitors.
By car
You can rent a car, or use a taxi or Uber to drive to the Chalcatzingo. From Cuernavaca, drive southeast on federal highway MEX-115-D. There are tolls on this route.
By bus
You can reach the ruins using second-class buses.
With its flat terrain and lightly traveled roads, Chalcatzingo is a perfect for exploring by bicycle, though distances are short enough that walking is a perfectly good way to get around.
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