Peralta, Mexico
Information
Cultural importance The monumental architecture of Peralta is a major constructive expressions of the population lived in El Bajio. Its remarkable architectural morphology has six of the eight different strokes architecture mound and sunken patio. These human groups practiced rainfed agriculture in terraces on the slopes of the hills and, most likely, the growing advantage Lerma River to plant in some parts of the plain. The ethnic affiliation of this population is still unknown. Its main timeline is the Early Classic, from 300 to 750 d.
Must Know
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Contact: Guanajuato INAH Center 01 (473) 7 33 10 69 7 33 08 57.
Get There
To reach the archaeological site of Peralta, from Abasolo comes a paved road east of the city, following this route the villages of San Isidro, La Peña and Rancho Seco are passed and 13 km are crossed to reach the site. . From Irapuato by the Federal Highway 90 must take the cruise to New Town at kilometer 14, until the cruise Pueblo Nuevo-Huanímaro, towards Huanímaro, 4 km., Ahead is the entrance to Rancho San José de Peralta. . Passing the football field and the police box, a kilometer ahead you will find the entrance to the archaeological site.