Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone
Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone
Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone
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These ancient ruins were most likely once inhabited by the Totonac Indians.
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Pistachon279
Dublin, Ireland12,820 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
It's just one hour away from the city of Veracruz by car,the entrance is $95.00 pesos, it's a small site basically is a Mayan cemetery where you can see different tumbs,the view of the sea is amazing, it's just in front of the small village of Villa Rica.
Written February 29, 2024
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jenguertin
Vancouver, WA283 contributions
Aug 2019
If you want to see something a little different from the norm, this is a great place to visit. Instead of temples and large structures, you mostly see tombs. And having the ocean in the background as your backdrop makes for amazing pictures.
Written August 30, 2019
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Royann P
Courtenay, Canada49 contributions
Feb 2018
We were recently there on a bright sunny day. The road was full of cattle not wishing to give way, and this just added to the adventure. The parking lot was secure. The views over the ocean and beach alone were worth the trip! This is one of over 20 Mexican archeology sites that I have visited. I had not expected to see different types of structures so was quite amazed to see the small burial houses. It is a relatively modern site (as compared to el Tajin), and appears to be in good shape. It took us approx. 45 mins to stroll around. Missing information signs, so having a site map before hand would be ideal.
Written February 20, 2018
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Peter
Hartlepool, UK742 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
The beautiful site of Quiahuztlan , which means the " place of rain" lies beneath a great outcrop of basalt having magnificent views of the coast including Punta Villa Rica the place where in 1519 Cortes landed establishing the first Spanish settlement. The site contains the tombs of the Totonac elite. A beautiful site well worth visiting.
Written November 12, 2017
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Amanda S
Crestline, CA101 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Once a hilltop stronghold for the Totonac people, this small site overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is now a most unusual ruin. There are a few pyramid structures and a ball court here but the big attraction are the small temple-like tombs that are located in three main clusters. There are few tourists as this is an out-of-the-way location so you can take pictures without getting photobombed. The location is peaceful and good for meditating. There are no shops or eating places at the site but there is a beach community down the hill and across the highway that is fun and relaxing.
Written January 23, 2017
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RoseH399
Edmonton, Canada38 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Burial grounds of the Totonaca's. Very interesting and amazing that this could have been built back then. This was not part of our tour but our guide said out time was good and we should see the burial grounds. so glad we did.
Written March 26, 2015
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aerowood2016
Noblesville, IN130 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
This is small site that is soooo tranquil. The view of the rock outcropping above the ruin is only surpassed by the ocean and the surrounding hills below.
Interesting series of miniature tombs kind of reminiscent of Banampak.
Wear good shoes! There is a series of stairs that lead up to six small tombs but then a path along the fence line. You can make it a ways in sandals but you will reach a point where there is 10-12 foot vertical climb that would be doable in tennis shoes but would be suicidal in sandals.
The path looked travel enough that there must be a reason to get up even higher. Got to believe the view would have been spectacular
Interesting series of miniature tombs kind of reminiscent of Banampak.
Wear good shoes! There is a series of stairs that lead up to six small tombs but then a path along the fence line. You can make it a ways in sandals but you will reach a point where there is 10-12 foot vertical climb that would be doable in tennis shoes but would be suicidal in sandals.
The path looked travel enough that there must be a reason to get up even higher. Got to believe the view would have been spectacular
Written December 1, 2014
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NewMexicoScraps
Mazatlan, Mexico330 contributions
Apr 2014
This is a possible day trip from Veracruz. The bus will drop you off at the road leading up to the site. It is a 40 minute uphill walk. The center of the site is reconstructed with a few low pyramids and earth platforms. All of the tiny structures and platforms are burial markers, which are unique to this site. Both above and below the main ruins are smaller structures, the largest of which are down a staircase. Among this lower level is a bit of wall that may have been a boundary for the extent of the ancient center. There are loads of pottery bits and a few obsidian flakes around. The views from the site are quite commanding.
Written May 21, 2014
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braff88
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK33 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
I thought this was a great site, well worth the trip if you're in the area. It was nice to go to some ruins that weren't really overcrowded with tourists and vendors. I loved imagining what the people round here thought about Cortes and the other spaniards.
Written January 22, 2014
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Barbara D
Half Moon Bay, CA245 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We stopped quickly at this site, which is at the foot of a very tall and steep volcanic plug. There were a number of other visitors, so we followed a trail upward. We soon found ourselves going up the peak on a steep trail up the peak. Fortunately there were good footholds and trees to hold onto. I was just wearing Tevas so we turned around part way up, but the view of the coast was amazing. I would recommend the climb if you realize what you are getting into. From other reviews it seems that you can go all the way to the top, which would be incredible. The tombs down below are interesting. All in all, this was a very nice stop on our way up the coast.
Written June 23, 2013
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Necesitaré un guía ya que iré en las próximas semanas y es la primera vez. Gracias
Written June 30, 2019
Yosrouge
Mexico City, Mexico
Hola ¿Qué playas hay cercas de este sitio y si pido un guía de cuánto tiempo sería el recorrido?
Written October 23, 2017
Yosrouge
Mexico City, Mexico
Hola ¿Saben cómo llegó del puerto de Veracruz a este sitio, de igual forma cómo regreso y el costo que tiene? Gracias
Written October 16, 2017
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