Impressive achievement of ancient urban planning, art, and architecture, one of the important centers of the ancient Olmec culture. Occupied since 1200 BC and was an important center 900 – 400 BC. The complex of clay buildings extends for some 20 km, includes 33 m tall pyramid. Renowned monuments of ancient art – four colossal sculptures of heads.

Location, GPS coordinates:	18.1024 N 94.0405 W
Categories:	Ancient cities and towns, Abandoned cities and towns
Values:	Archaeology
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Where is located?	North America, Mexico, Tabasco, La Venta

La Venta on the map