Tajín and its pyramid of the Niches is one of the prettiest pre-Hispanic buildings and representatives of the Totonaca culture are located in the state of Veracruz. Its niches, murals, reliefs and various ball games its tell us about the history of the place that also is known as the city of the smoking temples since copal was constantly burned in its buildings.
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The archaeological site of Tajín is located on the ruins of one of the most important cities of Mesoamerica classic, in the current state of Veracruz, near the city of Poza Rica and north of the port of the city of Veracruz. During its heyday many temples, palaces, ball courts and pyramids were built, among the best known are the Niches pyramid, the North and South ball games, the Tajin Chico Palace and the Arroyo Group or Ruiseñor. Because of its cultural importance and its architecture characterized by the use of decorative niches and concrete in forms unknown in the rest of Mesoamerica The Tajín has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Occupied by the Totonacs from the first century and become an important city and the capital of Totonacs, during the fall of Teotihuacán towards the seventh century, finally in 1230 the city was abandoned by a fire ignited by an invading force and fell and until the late eighteenth century the western world did not know its existence. Today El Tajín has become the most important archeological site of the State of Veracruz and is also the site of the Cumbre Tajín Festival, which takes place each year in March and produces local and foreign stars and offers cultural events as well. than popular music concerts.
The Tajín is located in an area of rainforest, with a warm humid climate with average temperature over the year is 35 ° C, and with the weather phenomenon called "nortes." Cold fronts with winds from the north sweep the coast of Tamaulipas and Veracruz.