Landscapes from Tula, Hidalgo

Today, for your trip to Mexico, a good place not so touristic, but amazing: Tula. Tula is located in Hidalgo, north of Mexico City, in a dusty landscape, quite desertic and full of cactus...



It is a small village, but overall, it is the former capital town of Tolteca empire, from where was established the power on Mexico valley between 10th and 12th century AC, although it began on 7th century.It is now qn interesting site, since it is the place where you'll see the Atlants, giant statues which represent Toltecas warriors.



The first archeological expeditions in Tula took place around 1880 and were realized by a french man, Désiré Charnay. But it is only in the 40'sthqt the Atlants, and the pyramid on which we can see them, were discovered by Jorge Acosta. On it, you can see numerous friezes and Aztecs gods representations... Tlaloc, very famous and important god of rain, Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, god of the pink colour of aurora, or the famous Quetzalcóatl god feathered snake. There is also a pretty museum, full of antiques.



In brief, a charming place, for if you like desertic places, exceptional ruins and lots of cactus. But be carefull with the snakes !

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