A symbol of the unconditional beauty of a dark starry night, the flowing vitality of the waters, the potent strength of the mountains and fertility of nature, the Jaguar’s divine attributes are also the embodiment of the enchantment and tradition of this route.

The Route starts in Taxco de Alarcón, where the tourists can visit the Santa Prisca Church, view beautiful silver crafts and explore the dramatic rock formations and underground river of Cacahuamilpa’s Caves, the largest network of caves in all of Latin America. The next stop is Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, boasting streets and houses made of Ivory. Here, the last Aztec Emperor was laid to rest.

Further along the Jaguar Route is Iguala, where the Mexican National Flag was born. The archaeological zone of Xochilapa La Organera, a ceremonial center of the Mezcala Culture, is also located here along the Basin of Balsas River. Nearby in the capital city of Chilpancingo, representations of the Jaguar’s Dance and El Porrazo Dance can be admired.

Tehuacalco, a recently opened (2008) archaeological zone that includes a ball court, residential space, and a holy temple is also found on the route. Some archaeologists believe that Tehuacalco dates back to the time of The Olmecs.

Finally, this magnificent journey ends in Acapulco.

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