Tecoaque Calpulalpan archaeological zone

The Zultepec-Tecoaque archaeological zone, Tlaxcala an Acolhua settlement from the Classic period, is notable for its system of causeways, platforms, and building remains where, in 1520, the inhabitants sacrificed conquistadors under Pánfilo de Narváez. Excavations have revealed human remains, European artifacts, pottery decorated with geometric motifs, and an octecómatl complex dedicated to pulque, along with sculptures of their gods.

The site preserves a ballcourt, a ceremonial precinct, dwellings that reflect pre-Hispanic social organization, burials of women and children with offerings of obsidian and shells, and residential courtyards. An interpretive trail winds through plazas and restored pyramids, with panels that reconstruct the settlement at its peak as a commercial center. Specialized guides recount the local rebellion against the invaders and the subsequent Spanish repression.

From the top of the platforms, you can see the plains of Calpulalpan and the La Malinche volcano. The visitor center offers models and educational materials; nearby, in San Felipe Sultepec, pulque and handicraft traditions are preserved.​