It's getting more and more commerical each year but it is still a great visit. Excavation continues, as with all sites in Mexico so from year to year it is interesting to see new exposers from a time lost in time. More

I loved the site .... the Pyramid of the Niches is so spectacular. We didn't have a guide, but were able to get a really good understanding of the site by doing research prior to the visit, and also by reading the placards near each of the buildings. One thing that amazed me was how stiflingly hot it was there.... More

Very impressive site, and very conducive to spending the whole day wandering and exploring. Guides are a little pricey, but the cost per person goes down with more people sharing it, and if it's your first time, it is well worth it. Pretty good bathrooms, but they're a bit of a distance from the best parts of the site, so... More

Last winter I drove my car from van from Seattle to the border of Guatemala in Chiapus. On the way I saw an ad in a New Yorker magazine depicting The Pyramid of the Niches at El Tajín , and I realized I could easily visit it. Because I spoke no Spanish at the time, a Mexican friend offered to... More

I've been to visit more than 100 ancient Meso-American ruins in the past and was completely blown away by what I saw at El Tajin. The site has a tremendous amount of structures and the architecture at the site is phenomenal. After visiting the site for my first time earlier this year, I was disappointed in my self for having... More

This site is unlike any other I have seen in Mexico, in person or in pictures, and it was an amazing experience to visit. Walking among the buildings gives a sense of the grandeur of the city in it's original state, and the view from the upper residential area of Jardin Chico is stunning. The architectural style is very distinctive,... More

My favorite site in Mexico was Palenque - now I am debating. It has the same lush gardens (nicer than dry Chichen Itza), excessively well kept and the structures are so original. Don't miss the small Tajin behind the main site because the view is even better from there. More

This is an awesome site! The number of buildings in there are the largest in all of Mexico´s great prehispanic sites and their architecture is very impressive, plus the natural surroundings, wenous food, warm weather and vibes make it quite an experience. Not many foreign tourists, not much English is spoken. Since I am Mexican I truly enjoyed this visit... More

If you are interested in pre-hispanic ruins, the World Heritage Site of El Tajin is a must see. This center of Totonac Culture covers about 3,5 sq. miles and was accidentally discovered in the 1700s. Work continues today and in Sept. 2010 the remains of a "royal" home was opened to the public. The site contains, many pyramids, ball courts,... More