Veracruz Travel Guide
Tourism Sites
El Tajín – Ancient Totonac Pyramids
🧠Fact: Features unique pyramid architecture with hundreds of niches.
💡 Tip: Visit during the Cumbre Tajín Festival for music, rituals, and flying men shows.
Info: El Tajín is an ancient archaeological site located in Veracruz, Mexico, known for its impressive Totonac pyramids and intricate stone carvings. Dating back to 600–1200 AD, it was a major cultural and political center of the Totonac civilization. The most famous structure, the Pyramid of the Niches, features 365 niches representing the solar calendar. El Tajín’s unique architecture, including ball courts and ceremonial plazas, showcases advanced engineering and spiritual significance. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a fascinating glimpse into pre-Columbian Mesoamerican history and culture.