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About
Malinalco
Pueblo Mágico, estado de méxico
Considered one of the Pueblos Mágicos, Malinalco is located in the State of Mexico. It nestles among breathtaking mountains un every direction, resting in a valley of shrubs, medicinal plants and vines, with an average elevation of 1750 meters above sea level. It is only about two hours away from Mexico City.
In Aztec mythology, the Goddess Malinalxochitl once chose this place as her home and it now offers a genuine travel-through the ages experience.
Brief Malinalco History
The Aztecs conquered the area in the 1470s and established a sanctuary for their military elite, the Eagle and Jaguar warriors. The complex was built on the Cerro the los Ídolos (Hill of the Idols), over and older ceremonial site. The main attraction of this archeological site is the Cuauhcalli, or House of Eagles, which is a building carved out of the side of the mountain.
The name Malinalco comes from the Nahuatl word Malinalli, which in Spanish can be translated as ‘Zacate del carbonero’. The word Xochitl means Flower, and co- means place: “where they workship the goddess Malinalxóchitl, the Malinalco flower”.
The hills and cliffs that surround Malinalco hide beautiful secrets such as numerous cave paintings and petroglyphs. Organized tour guides can take people to visit these sites. Malinalco is also famous for making its own mezcal for which there are also tours to learn about the making process of this maguey elixir.
In one of the beautiful hills, the Aztecs also built the temple of Cuauhtinchan, which oversees the entire valley of Malinalco, and beyond. This site is one of the most impressive monolithic (one piece) structures in Mesoamerica. The main structure, the House of Eagles, which sits atop of the hill, and which can only be reached after walking more than 400 steps, was once a sanctuary for the military elite of the Aztecs and was the site of numerous important rituals, including the initiation for eagle and Jaguar warriors.
Malinalco, Pueblo Mágico, welcomes you.
Embrace wellness, culture and history in a truly inspiring, cultural retreat in Mexico.
