Guanajuanto never ceases to amaze us. Irrefutable proof of this is the recently declared Otomi archaeological zone dedicated to the observation of the sun in the municipality of San Miguel de Allende. Find here the information you need to visit the mystical Cañada de la Virgen.
About this pre-Hispanic settlement
The Cañada de La Virgen is a pre-Hispanic settlement of Hñähñu (Otomí) origin.. Everything indicates that its ancient inhabitants built the complex from the contemplation of the path of the sun. For this reason, its temples present a singular symmetrical alignment with the stars. This feature makes the Glen of the Virgin a unique city among Mesoamerican ceremonial centers.
According to the decree where this archaeological zone was declared, the monuments included in this area They are: “Complex A or House of the Thirteen Heavens, Complex B or House of the Longest Night, Complex C, Complex D or House of the Wind, The jagüey called Amanalli, the road that gives access to the pre-Hispanic site – 18 meters long. wide and more than 900 meters long–; in addition to the mounds, platforms, housing complexes and workshops that have not yet been explored and are found inside the traverse”.
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How to get to the Cañada de la Virgen?
You can take a bus from downtown San Miguel Allende. Once in the area, we recommend you take a tour, which includes guides that will help you get to know and fully understand this magnificent historical area.
In case you go by car, keep in mind that the deviation to Glen of the Virgin It is about 40 minutes outside the center of San Miguel de Allende. The highway that goes to Celaya-Dolores is the one that will take you to the Canyon of the Virgin.
If you visit the Cañada de la Virgen, you are interested in this information:
These are the Visiting schedule: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Last tour at 4:00 p.m., since it lasts more than two hours).
Consider thes recovery fees: $70 for ages 12 and up, $20 for ages 5 and under.
Are you interested in the archaeological zones of Guanajuato? Find more information about archeology in the area here.
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