Abaj Takalik Things to Do Tips by euzkadi

Olemec Head.

A huge Olmec head is located near the exit, showing the mixture of influences of the major cultures of the area in the site.

The old man.

Outside the square is an interesting Olmec carved rock representing an old man in potbelly style.

Main Square.

The main square features the Meso-american style of pyramids. There are two temples, the first one located east, just have some stairs and is almost completely covered, but the second one located west was restored and contains some Mayan stelae and some Olmec zoomorphs in the eastern side, while the western side has only Olmec decoration.

Main square. Olmec zoomorphs.

The western side of the second temple, has some fine examples of the Olmec zoomorphs decoration, this one represents a frog.

Main square. Mayan stelae.

Some details of the eastern side of the second temple with the Mayan altars and stelae.

Zoo. Alligators and turtles pond.

There´s a small zoo, with some of the animals of the region. The first pond has a couple of alligators and some turtles common on the rivers around.

First temple.

After passing the entrance and paying the fee ($6.00 for foreigners), there´s a carpark with some souvenirs stalls. There are some official guides that give a tour through the site, they don´t charge for the visit, but a tip is appreciated. The first stop is a small temple with some altar and zoomorphs.

Scale model of the city.

Next to the entrance there´s a small scale model of how the city was. Most of the site is located inside the private lands of the farm, so few excavations have been made. Only a small part of the city can be visited, but it´s supposed that is the most important part of the site.