The long-awaited grand opening of the Centro Interpretativo Guachimontones took place January 3 at the popular archaeological site located 43 kilometers west of Guadalajara.
The round building harmonizes with the circular pyramids on the site and was scheduled for opening over a year ago, but the inauguration was postponed due to funding problems.
Some people were surprised at the sudden decision to open the center, especially since many of the exhibits are incomplete.
After cutting the ribbon, Governor Emilio Gonzalez noted that in 2011 Teuchitlán moved into position number seven among Mexico’s “most visited archaeological sites,” a remarkable achievement considering that these ruins were unknown to most Tapatios ten years ago.
“In 2011 more visitors came to the Guachimontones than to Chichenitza,” he boasted to the surprise of many present.
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