The site name derives from the Nahuatl word meaning "Among Guamúchiles". It was the site of a Nahua Tlapanec-lordship. Cultural Significance Tlapanec located outside the river, this archaeological site is the remnant of a population center that was occupied since 1200 d. C. (Postclassic) by Tlapanecas groups that supported trade with Mixtec groups. In the second half of the sixteenth century, after the arrival of the conquering armies of Nezahualcoyotl, Huamuxtitlán was formed as the bastion of the Triple Alliance in the area, as evidenced by the architecture and partner offerings that reflect the ideology of war Center . Mexico Del Huamuxtitlán under the rule of the Triple Alliance but its main temple as visible as the pre-Hispanic pyramid ceremonial and residential area are covered by the current urban area is preserved; The pyramidal structure is composed of 5 stepped bodies that reach a height of 6 meters, and has a base of 20 by 20 meters. At the center of the west facade has a staircase. In his last body is a platform 8 by 6 meters which was where desplantaba the temple that was at the top. In explorations conducted by Guadalupe Martinez Don Juan in 1979 and 1980, the start of the last stage of construction was discovered, which it was completely dismantled to use its stone and build the Church of the sixteenth century. Thus, the final stage belonged to full Mexica domain, when the Triple Alliance had been dissolved and Huamuxtitlán was relegated to the background. And then according to the studies of Rafael Ruby and Raul Velez, Huamuxtitlán part of the Tax Yohualtepec Province; most of the province was located in the state of Oaxaca but also had small parts in Puebla and Guerrero.

Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 to 17:00 hours.

Contact: Guerrero INAH Center 01 (747) 4 71 71 21 and 4 72 00 35.

Recommendations: It is recommended to wear a cap or hat to avoid sunstroke.

Huamuxtitlán the archaeological site is accessed by taking the Federal Highway 93, Chilpancingo-Tlapa de Comonfort, reaching Tlapa it connects with Federal Highway 92, Tlapa-Tulcingo Valley, and 39 kms Huamuxtitlán population is. The site is within the town west down the street Galeana. Services available in the area: The delimitation of the archaeological zone covers only the exposed pyramid and although more services you do not have, which is the center of the population . modern, it offers places for food, lodging and cultural spaces like Huamuztitlán Municipal Museum and the Cultural.