Mexico is an ideal place for those interested in archaeology. In the land known as Mesoamerica, major cultures developed over three thousand years ago. The main archaeological sites in the high tableland include Cuicuilco and Teotihuacan. Tula and the Great Temple. Outstanding sites in the Oaxaca region include Monte Albán, Mitla, and Lambityeco. For those wishing to find out more about the Mayan world, visiting Chichén Itza, Tulum, Uzmal, and Xel-ha in the
Yucatán and Palenque and Bonampak in Chiapas is a must. On the
Gulf Coast, El Tajín and the La Venta Museum Park are well worth exploring. In the west of Mexico, visiting the Purépecha ceremonial stone structures is a rewarding experience. Finally, the city of Paquimé in Chihuahua is a fascinating example of the cultures in
Northern Mexico.
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