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Cacaxtla is an archaeological site in the southern region of Tlaxcala, Mexico. The site was built and occupied by the Olmeca-Xicallanca people, a Mayan population. The Mayan influence is obvious from the site's spectacular murals, which use brilliant pigments as well as forms and themes that will be familiar to those who have seen art from Bonampak and the great Mayan cities of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Fees and permits
Entry to the site costs M$80 per adult. The fee includes admission to the site museum. The site is open daily from 09:00 to 17:30.
Although it was a large city, only a small portion has been documented and is open to the public. Walk around the site and follow the tour route.
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