Zona Arqueológica Soledad de Maciel-Xihuacan — Attraction in Guerrero

If you have been to any other reputable archeological ruins in Mexico, Xihuacan is a pretty tough sell. The museum is small but nice, although the actual ruins have been very unfortunately 'airbrushed' in such a style that renders them spotless, crisp, bright....and extremely artificial, even garish. Yes, it's incredibly interesting that ancient civilizations called this area home, traded w/the mighty Aztec empire, flourished in Pre Columbian times. However, visiting other reputable ruins in Mexico will leave you wistful that the Mexican government decided to 'touch up' the zone in such an over...

Very short drive from Zihuatanejo. As we drove past the site, we were approached by a man on a motorcycle, dressed as a tour guide. He spoke great English and showed us the site. He asked 200 pesos per person for a 1 1/2 hour tour. Very interesting historical site. The are is easy to walk...keep in mind, there is some climbing up stairs. He moved fast, but always took time to answer questions. Irving is his name. Also watched a traditional dance with fire. Ate at the restaurant across the street....excellent food and very clean. Thursday is pizoli...

The only reason this doesn't get five stars is that it takes something absolutely unbelievable to me to give anything five stars and I have never given them out yet. I would happily give this 4 and 1/2 Stars if I could it's fabulous. It's beautiful wonderful story and you know what they have to wear guys yes it's a little bit hokey but spend the two or three hundred pesos for a tour guide and you will learn a great deal. That's for the museum the basketball court and the pyramid....