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The Best Attractions In Ixtlan del Rio

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Ixtlán del Río is both a municipality and municipal seat in the Mexican state of Nayarit. In 1995 the population of the municipality was 26,137 and the total area was 581.4 km². The name of Ixtlán is of náhuatl origin, composed of the words “Itz-tli” meaning obsidian, and “tlán”, meaning place where it is found. So the name means place where obsidian is found, or place of the obsidian knife. Ixlán, as it is known to locals, is located 149 kilometers south of the state capital Tepic and is connected to that city and Guadalajara by both rail and highway connections. The important coastal highway Route 15 passes through the city, while a to...
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The Best Attractions In Ixtlan del Rio

  • 1. Ixtlan del Rio Archaeological Site Ixtlan Del Rio
    Ixtlán del Río is both a municipality and municipal seat in the Mexican state of Nayarit. In 1995 the population of the municipality was 26,137 and the total area was 581.4 km². The name of Ixtlán is of náhuatl origin, composed of the words “Itz-tli” meaning obsidian, and “tlán”, meaning place where it is found. So the name means place where obsidian is found, or place of the obsidian knife. Ixlán, as it is known to locals, is located 149 kilometers south of the state capital Tepic and is connected to that city and Guadalajara by both rail and highway connections. The important coastal highway Route 15 passes through the city, while a toll road passes to the east. Ixlán has boundaries with the municipalities of La Yesca and Jala in the north; Amatlán de Cañas and the stat...
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  • 3. Guachimontones Teuchitlan
    Los Guachimontones is a prehispanic archaeological site near the Mexican town of Teuchitlán in the state of Jalisco about an hour west of Guadalajara. It is the major site of the so-called Teuchitlán tradition, a complex society that existed from as early as 300 BCE until perhaps 900 CE. The dominant features at los Guachimontones are circular stepped pyramids in the middle of circular building complexes. The 60-foot tall pyramid at Circle 2 has 13 high steps leading to an upper level, which was then topped with another 4 high steps. A post hole was located at the very highest level, most likely for Volador ceremonies. The pyramids may also have supported small temples. The word Teuchitlán is derived from Teotzitlán or Teutzitlán interpreted as place dedicated to the divine, place of ...
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