The Archaeological Site of Tingambato, Michoacán

The Archaeological Site of Tingambato is remarkable in that it has more traits of the Teotihuacán constructions than the ruins such as those of nearby Tzintzuntzan and Ihuatzio, which are those of the indigenous (Purépecha).

Tingambato Archaeological Site in Michoacán

This is because these structures were built before those of the Purépecha, and by people apparently familiar with the structures at Teotihuacán. The period of development and the heyday of Tingambato is divided into two stages: from 450 to 600 a.d., when it became populated, and the second stage of development, 600 to 900 a.d., per the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).

Archaeological Sites in Mexico: Tingambato, Michoacán

Tingambato comes from the Purépecha term "Tinganio,” whose means “place where the fire ends.”

Archaeological Site of Tingambato, Michoacán

For our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe in Pátzcuaro who want to get to know the different Archaeological Sites in Mexico, the ruins at Tingambato are an excellent and exciting option.

Tingambato Archaeological Site

To get to Tingambato from Pátzcuaro, take Highway 14D toward Uruapan. The Tingambato Archaeological Site is located approximately 40 kms (23 miles) from Pátzcuaro. Enjoy the lovely landscape and vegetation on the way. 

The Achaeological Site of Tingambato, Michoacán

The site is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

INAH’s phone numbers are 443 312 8838 and 313 2650

During your visit, take time to enjoy the local cuisine prepared by the local traditional cooks, such as dry atole de elote, churipo, corundas and the famous Tingambato carnitas which, some say, are better than those of Quiroga.

On your next trip to Pátzcuaro, visit Tingambato is an opportunity and learn more about the history of Pre-Columbian Mexico. Do some research beforehand and you will enjoy your visit to our state even more.

Tingambato Archaeological Site

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