The archaeological site was named after the hill on which it is located. One of its possible meanings would be "small conquistador" of tepoloani Nahuatl, "conqueror, conqueror" and tzin, "small". Unknown culture belonged to. Importance Cultural Site The chronology goes from 200 (Classic period began) to 1200 d. C. (Early Postclassic) although the area had human occupation from 1000 to 700 years.

The archaeological site is located on the crest of a hill north of the town of Tixtla. In ancient times it was established as a small regional center formed a civic ceremonial area that had a square and a number of surrounding platforms. Today, one of the facades of the pricipal structure can be seen in her architecture of the pyramidal bases with stone walls and a alfardas careada (elements flanking the stairway) with a steep, sloping own detailed Early Postclassic. The ceremonial center was surrounded by domestic occupation, where he lived the population that made this settlement, which extended for 16 hectares. When found on a hilltop, the principal may be held to worship the deities of rain, according the prehispanic cosmovisiñón, it lived on top of the hills, in fact, currently the site is still home to rituals for rain request some surrounding communities.

Services available in the area: There are no services available to be on top of a hill away from the urban area.

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00.

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

Recommendations: It is recommended to drink liquids and take comfortable shoes.

From the city of Chilpancingo continue along the Federal Highway 93 due east, towards Tixtla; Passing this town, 2.5 kilometers is a path that leads to the archaeological site, the road is divided. By public transport, visitors can take a van in downtown Tixtla leading to Atliaca or Apango, and must descend into the deviation located in the west margin leading to Metlalapa point where starts the dirt road, same as visitors must travel on foot.