Tula de Allende Travel Guide

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Tula Archaeological Site
Tula de Allende
Tula de Allende
Tula de Allende
Tula Archaeological Site

Understand the lasting influence of the ancient Toltec civilisation while visiting relics and museums at this city in southwestern Hidalgo.

Tula de Allende (often simply called Tula) is famous for being a historic centre for the Toltec empire, which flourished throughout central Mexico from the 10th to 12th centuries. Learn about this centuries-old civilisation while walking in the footsteps of its people at temple ruins. Tula de Allende also features architectural treasures bequeathed by the city’s former Spanish colonists, making it a worthwhile daytrip destination from Mexico City.

Visit Tula Archaeological SiteOpens in a new window, the one-time Toltec settlement located across the Tula River from the city centre. Marvel at the 15-foot-tall (4.5-metre) Atlantean warrior statues that stand atop the Temple of the Morning Star. Look for the Chacmool, sculptures of reclining priests, positioned outside the Burnt Palace. Carvings of human-eating snakes adorn the Serpent Wall. Find a collection of excavated artefacts at the site museum, the Guadalupe Mastache Interpretation Room.

Cross the river via a footbridge and stroll down the pedestrian-only Calle Quetzalcóatl. It leads past brightly painted colonial-style houses to Constitution Square, a popular social gathering place. Catch a performance at the Open Air Theatre and shop for handicrafts and Toltec models at Tula Handicraft Market. Displays of prehistoric and pre-Hispanic objects fill the Quetzalcóatl Historical Room.

A short walk from Constitution Square is Tula Cathedral, an austere 16th-century church built on the site of a monastery. It features a Gothic façade and Baroque interior. Admire a painting of Jesus feasting on traditional Mexican fare alongside his parents and grandparents. In the cloisters frescoes portray revered saints, such as St. Paul, St. Peter and St. Sebastian, in addition to Mary Magdalena.

Tula de Allende is a 2-hour drive north of Mexico City. Buses depart regularly from Mexico City’s Terminal del Norte. Rent a car and follow the trail of Mexico’s fascinating civilizations. The Teotihuacán Ruins and Xihuingo Archaeological Zone are both about 90 minutes away by car.

Hotel Real Catedral

Hotel Real Catedral

3 out of 5
Zaragoza 106, Col. Centro, Tula de Allende, HGO
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Hotel Real Catedral
Hotel Real del Bosque Golf and Spa

Hotel Real del Bosque Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Cerrada Jacarandas No. 122, Col. San Marcos, Tula de Allende, HGO
The price is AU$142 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$142
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tula de Allende. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tula Cathedral and Handicraft Market ...
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Hotel Real del Bosque Golf and Spa
Best Western Real Tula Express

Best Western Real Tula Express

3 out of 5
Zaragoza s/n, Col. Centro, Tula de Allende, HGO
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The price is AU$92 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$92
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tula de Allende. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Handicraft Market ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (181 reviews)
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Best Western Real Tula Express
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Departamento Vintage 2 recamaras

3 out of 5
14A C. Mariano Galván Rivera Tlacateco, Tepotzotlán, Méx.
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Suite Palma, Experiencia Única, Nómadas Digitales, Home Office o Vacacional

3 out of 5
14A C. Mariano Galván Rivera Tlacateco, Tepotzotlán, Méx.
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Tepotzotlán. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions St. Peter the ...
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