Explore the Map
Cuyuxquihui
20.3050° N, -97.2622° E
About
Cuyuxquihui is an archaeological site located in the Tecolutla valley of Veracruz, Mexico, in the region of the Totonac culture, about 22 kilometres (14 mi) southeast of El Tajín or 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of Paso de Correo. The name of Cuyuxquihui is a composed word from the Totonac language: cuyu, armadillo and quihui, wood and it points to the similarity of the local fauna to the shell of that animal. This site is about 74.29 kilometres (46.2 mi) southwest from Las Higueras (archaeological site), another Totonac site in the region.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Founding of settlement
c. 1250 CE
Building III last remodeling
c. 1400 CE
Aztec conquest under Moctezuma Ilhuicamina
c. 1465 CE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in Mexico
Tetzcoco (altepetl)
Acolhua city-state (Late Postclassic) in Mexico
Texcotzingo
Aztec imperial gardens, 15th century
Sak tzʼi (Maya site)
Maya city and palace complex, Upper Usumacinta region
Casas Grandes
Mogollon multi‑story adobe city, 12th–15th century Mexico
Cañada de la Virgen
Otomi ceremonial complex, 6th–11th century AD
Castillo de Teayo (Mesoamerican site)
Huastec pyramid and temple in Veracruz, Mexico