The archaeological zone takes its name from the adjacent ejido, in fact the tigers are of the old world but popularly it is called to empty Jaguar. In ancient times it was called itzamkanac “Seat of the lizard / snake” possibly alluding to the seat of the deity itzamna
The monumentality of the constructions And the extension of the zone indicate that it was the capital of the acalanes And perhaps the place where Hernán Cortés killed Cuauhtémoc.
It sits on a hill next to the Candelaria river. It has a long occupation sequence ranging from the preclassic middle 600 to 300 a. C. Until the protohistórico 1557 d. C. is conformed by six architectonic groups; The central aria includes peteneros buildings in the sub structures. Also elements of architecture Bec Bec And others of late times.
If you would like to know everything about The Tiger we recommend you hire the service of a guide specialized in the subject.
- Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- Cost of entry: 47 MXN.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always going well.
