Paquime, San Jose del Cabo

It is the most amazing archaeological site. The large area of adobe homes and multi-storied apartment buildings that the Paquime built make this site quite unique. They even had an efficient water system which brought hot water to their building complex from the hot springs to the north. A museum is located on the site, also worth visiting.

The most important archeological site in northern Mexico. The museum does a good job of putting the site in the context of other Pueblo civilizations in the region as well as its relationship with civilizations further south. The artifacts on display give valuable insight into daily life at Paquimé. I always enjoy the walking tours through the ruins, which is enhanced by bi-lingual explanatory signs throughout the site. If you are in the region, you should definitely plan on spending time at Paquimé. A quick visit can be accomplished in about 45 minutes, but a more complete visit will take about 2 hours.