It was given the name of "Balcony of Montezuma" because it was thought they were the ruins he had visited the scholar Toribio de la Torre in the nineteenth century, which had called them "The Montezumas". In later years you will see that rather than being the name of a place, this term is attributed to any space where there were remains of pre-Hispanic times, referring to the archaeological sites. Although the name of "Balcony of Montezuma" is now widely known, among locals the place is also known as "Los Indios." Importance "Balcony of Montezuma" is a place of great regional importance. It is one of the few sites located in the Sierra Madre Oriental (speaking of the portion located in the state of Tamaulipas) that have been studied and today can be visited by the public interested. Site History According to the few archaeological investigations the period of occupancy is 600 to 1400 dne Some researchers link it with huastecos groups, however, is more likely as others have pointed out, corresponds to a different cultural tradition called Pueblito Complex, which is also distributed by Sierra Tamaulipas;tradition that is very homogeneous in terms of settlement patterns and ways of occupying space, as Pueblito complex sites are on hilltops and upper slopes, with buildings of circular bases. Balcony of Montezuma consists of approximately one hundred bases having a circular plan shape, which have been built with limestone blocks, is said that these bases underpinned houses thatched roofs and walls made of branches covered with soil mixed with organic materials to give greater firmness. In and out of the foundations were found several human burials, as well as various archaeological materials. Research and studies of the ZA of "Balcony of Montezuma" The research project carried out at the site called "Archaeological Project Balcon de Montezuma" It was directed by archaeologist Jesus narez and performed with support of the State Government. This project was carried out during the years 1988-1990, during his tours of surface excavations, materials analysis and consolidation of structures conducted. A part of this important study to date only been some rescues human remains as well as the general maintenance of the site.

It is recommended visitors leave the car where parking signs indicate, for continuing the risk of getting stuck is running. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes: pants, boots or sneakers although the former are more desirable, long sleeves, hat. Services available in the ZA of "Balcony of Montezuma" It is common that the area receives public visit, has an area for parking cars is marked with signs, it is important that cars stop at this place and not continue further, because the road does not offer good conditions. Right there in the parking lot there is an ecological bathroom.

To reach "Balcony of Montezuma" starting from Ciudad Victoria, you need to take the federal highway No. 101 (old road to San Luis Potosí) to reach the ejido High Summit, there must take a dirt road for a distance of approximately . four km leading to the archaeological site hours.

Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 17 hours.

Address Tamaulipas INAH Center Tamaulipas INAH Center, Calzada General Luis Caballero Vargas, No. 1552, Colonia Tamatán, Cd Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico... Telephone: 01 (834) 306-0160 / 01 (834) 306-0159.