Santa Cecilia Acatitlán

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    Estado de México, Centro Histórico
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About 2km north of Tenayuca is a small but fine pyramid topped with a temple (both reconstructed) dedicated to the gods Tláloc and Huizilopochtli. It stands in pleasant, leafy grounds behind the pretty, 16th-century Parroquia Santa Cecilia, some of whose stone came from the original pyramid. Access to the pyramid is through the Museo Hurtado, with a small collection of pre-Hispanic sculpture.

You can reach Santa Cecilia by taking a pesero that's headed north up Carretera Tenayuca Santa Cecilia, north of the Tenayuca pyramid. Get off at Calle Pirámide de Tula and walk a few blocks east to the church. You'll probably need to ask for directions - the people at Tenayuca will get you started.