4 archaeological sites · within 60 km
There are 4 archaeological sites within 60 km of Jilotepec in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Zona Arqueológica de Tula, 24 km away; the farthest, Pirámide de Tenayuca, is 60 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Tepotzotlán, Aculco, and Jilotepec, which make good bases.
Most archaeological sites are run by INAH and open from about 8 or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee. Midday is the hottest and busiest time, so go early.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
The Ruins 4
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Zona Arqueológica de Tula · Archaeological site · 24 km from Jilotepec
Tollan, capital of the Toltecs, where four 4-metre basalt warriors, the Atlantes, still stand on top of Pyramid B. -
Zona Arqueológica de Huamango · Archaeological site · 35 km from Jilotepec · Near Aculco
Hilltop Otomí ceremonial center from around 900–1300 AD, with temple platforms and wide views over the Acambay valley. -
Santa Cecilia Acatitlan · Archaeological site · 58 km from Jilotepec · Near Tepotzotlán
A small Mexica pyramid with its temple rebuilt on top, the best idea of how Aztec shrines looked, plus a little museum. -
Pirámide de Tenayuca · Archaeological site · 60 km from Jilotepec · Near Tepotzotlán
A Chichimec and Aztec pyramid rebuilt over itself many times, ringed by a wall of 138 carved stone serpents.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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