Malinalco is an ideal place if you’re looking for rest and contemplation.
This passionate place mixes natural landscapes, history and an incomparable architectonic legacy.
Malinalco means, “where Malinalxochitl is adored”, in the skirts of its high topography, in the Ídolos Mountain Chain, it was built as one of its main attractions, the archeological site known as Cuauhtinchan.
In this important pre-Hispanic settlement, one can find “La Casa de las Aguilas”, a temple pyramid, the site’s most important monument; according to its legend, this is where the gates of Mictlan (the underworld) were open.

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visit the impressive archeological site that can be found at the top of the main mountain chain.
You must admire the enormous pyramid carved directly onto the stone of the mountain.
To learn more about this pre-Hispanic construction, you can visit the Malinalco museum, found at the center of the town.
Roam the beautiful Santa Monica chapel, the majestic Divino Salvador temple and the 16th century Agustino Ex-convent, with its beautiful, delicately restored furnishings.
Walking through the antique streets of Malinalco, you will discover beautiful little houses, posadas and several restaurants serving traditional food; at the tianguis (flea market) you can find clay crafts, beautiful leather items, carved wood and even delicious handmade tortillas.
Remember to buy typical Malinalli ice cream.
We recommend you to visit the Amaxac River and try the trout, which can be prepared in several ways and to your liking in the same restaurants by the river.

Things to see and do
fishing, hiking, archeological and cultural tourism.
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