Zona Arqueológica de Xihuingo, near Zempoala (Hidalgo)

Archaeological site 16 km southeast of Zempoala

A Teotihuacan-era site below Cerro Xihuingo, known for its cliffs of petroglyphs and astronomical dotted crosses.

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16 km southeast of Zempoala

Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.

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Zona Arqueológica de Xihuingo shares the climate of Zempoala, 16 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.

Zona Arqueológica de Xihuingo is an easy trip from Zempoala, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

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Its 16th-century Augustinian convent, now an INAH museum, keeps vivid murals of the Passion in the cloister.
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Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.