Archaeological Zone - Cuyuxquihui name comes from the Totonac language cuyu "armadillo" and quihui "stick, wood or tree"; the compound then means "armadillo tree" referring to a tree that blooms in the immediate mountains and whose crust is similar to the shell of the animal. Cultural SignificanceThis archaeological site is part of a set of sites that are founded after the abandonment city of El Tajin. Population movements cause dropouts and new foundations due to the loss of a rector core in the region. In the case of Cuyuxquihui they have identified similar fortifications architectural structures, by what means that these movements were accompanied by armed conflicts between groups. Cuyuxquihui held an important position in the region until it was conquered by the Mexica Moctezuma Ilhuicamina commanding in 1465. Chronology: 1200-1519 d. C. Location main chronological: Late Postclassic 1200-1519 d.

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Poza Rica, Veracruz, the road through Coatzintla and El Tajin to reach the population of El Chote is taken; or from Papantla to El Chote and then paved road past the bridge Swirl on the Tecolutla River; the deviation leading to Step Mail by dirt and 2 km is taken., to the west it is the site. From Papantla is still on Highway No. 180 to the town of Agua Dulce, to continue on a dirt road up to Paso del Correo. In total, since the Whirlpool Bridge to the archaeological site, 12 km are crossed. Visitors can reach the site by public transport.

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