This important site is also known as Tinganio in Purepecha language means "place where the fire ends." Cultural Importance is one of the representative sites of the stage before the heyday of tarasco manor highlighting the existence of clearly Teotihuacan traits, mixed with other local traditions. It was between 1978 and 1979 when archaeologists Roman Pina Chan and Kuniaki Ohi did most of the archaeological excavations we can visit today. On this site are the construction of large platforms where pyramidal bases, ball game, surely housing multiple rooms and several graves were found which rich offerings were built. In the history of the area we can clearly define two stages, the first ranging from 450 to 600 AD, when the settlement of this ceremonial center starts. The second stage comprises from 600 to 900 AD; in this period Teotihuacan influence is evident. A date has been explored a fraction of the site being still a big part of the history of this city to discover.

The small but pretty and well-restored pre-Hispanic ruin of TINGANIO is roughly halfway between Uruapan and Pátzcuaro in a town that is now called Tingambato. The site was first inhabited around 450–600 AD and greatly expanded between 650 and 900 AD. Though the structures draw on several architectural styles, that of Teotihuacán is particularly evident, especially in the pyramid that dominates the religious area, overlooking a plaza with a cruciform altar. The adjacent ball-court shows Toltec design influence. Beyond the ball-court, an unexcavated pyramid lies under a grove of avocado trees. In the residential area just to the north, a sunken plaza with two altars and five stairways, each to a separate residence, is very much in the style of Teotihuacán, but the tomb under the largest residence (which the caretaker will open on request). Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the site is best appreciated from atop the pyramid. Except on Sundays, you are not likely to see many foreigners here. If you’re going by car, take the cuota highway from Uruapan towards Pátzcuaro and take the Zirahuén exit and follow the libre road past Ajuno to Tingambato. It lies approximately 30km west of Pátzcuaro: buses between Uruapan and Pátzcuaro pass right by.

Services available in the area: The site has services unit.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 pm.

Contact: Michoacan INAH Center 01 (443 ) March 12, 88 38.

From the town of Patzcuaro, you reach the site through the Patzcuaro highway - Uruapan towards the west; the second toll booth, is necessary to turn the town of San Angel Zurumucapio. Passing this population continues to the junction with Federal Highway 14, on which is necessary to move in the direction of Patzcuaro, reaching the town of Santiago Tingambato. South of the latter town, the site is located. Similarly, to access the site from Patzcuaro the Federal Highway 14 is used to arrive at Santiago Tingambato. Visitors can reach the center of the village by public transport.