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, 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 and Uxmal 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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