One of the most important ancient cities of Mesoamerica. Flourished in 600 – 1200 AD, inhabited by people of diverse nationalities. Impressive monuments are Pyramid of the Niches, Building 5 (also a pyramid) and other pyramid shaped temples.
| Location, GPS coordinates: | 20.4459 N 97.3775 W |
| Categories: | Ancient cities and towns, Abandoned cities and towns |
| Values: | Archaeology, Visual |
| Rating: |  (4.5 / 5) |
| Where is located? | North America, Mexico, Veracruz, 5 – 7 kilometres west from Papantla de Olarte |
| Original writing: | El Tajín |
