About three hours from Xalapa you can visit one of Mexico?s most important
archaeological zones, where you?ll see impressive Totonac
ruins.
El Tajin.Located
250 km
(155 mi)
north of Xalapa. This archaeological site is
known for its unique architecture, which features niches of many different
shapes on the main buildings. You?ll also see reliefs
of an ancient ball game and multicolored murals. Open daily from 8:00 to 6:00
in the summer and from 8:00 to 5:00 in the winter.
