ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsZona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan
Guerrero · Mexico
At Soledad de Maciel, I’ll guide you through one of the most remarkable archaeological sites on the Guerrero coast. We’ll walk among ancient plazas, observatories, and petroglyphs that reveal the greatness of a little-known civilization. Together, we’ll uncover their rituals, their connection to the sky, and the secrets still hidden in their monuments. It’s a journey filled with living history, ancestral energy, and perfect moments for unforgettable photos.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xihuacan Archaeological Zone
Welcome to the archaeological zone of Soledad de Maciel, more profoundly known to history as Xihuacan. Let us take a moment to absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable site, situated gracefully on the vibrant coast of the Mexican…
Listen in the app2The Main Esplanade: The Beating Heart of the City
As we move forward from our initial vantage point, we step onto what was once the Main Esplanade of Xihuacan. Today, as you cast your gaze across this vast, flat expanse, it might appear somewhat rustic, resembling a simple…
Listen in the app3The One-Hectare Pyramidal Base
We now stand before the undisputed architectural focal point of the currently excavated area at Xihuacan. Rising majestically from the earth is a monumental pyramidal base that covers an astonishing area of approximately one full…
Listen in the app4Ascending the Central Staircase
We have positioned ourselves at the very foot of the central staircase, the primary artery leading up the face of the great pyramidal base. Looking up these steep, carefully crafted stone steps, one feels a palpable sense of…
Listen in the app5The Summit: The Four Directions of the Universe
We have arrived at the summit of the pyramidal mound. From this elevated vantage point, the reward is immediate and breathtaking. …
Listen in the app6The Great Mesoamerican Ball Court
Descending from the great pyramid and moving toward the northern sector of the site, we arrive at an area of immense cultural and athletic significance: the Great Mesoamerican Ball Court. While ball courts are a common feature in…
Listen in the app7The Hill of Petroglyphs and Water Mirrors
Our journey now brings us toward the periphery of the main ceremonial center, approaching a gently sloping natural elevation known to researchers as the hill of petroglyphs. As we walk among the rocks and vegetation of this area,…
Listen in the app8Xihuacan Archaeological Zone
As our exploration of the archaeological zone of Soledad de Maciel draws to a close, we return conceptually to our starting point, forever changed by the immense history we have walked through. The ruins of Xihuacan offer a…
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What is Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan?
Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan is a place in Guerrero · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guerrero · Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 17.5308, -101.3307 |
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