Aztec
United States · New MexicoUS
Ethnic group of central Mexico and its civilization
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. The Aztec people included different ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language. Aztec culture was organized into city-states (altepetl), some of which joined to form alliances, political confederations, or empires. The Aztec Empire was a confederation of three city-states established in 1427: Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan, previously part of the Tepanec empire, whose dominant power was Azcapotzalco. Although the term Aztecs is often narrowly restricted to the Mexica of Tenochtitlan, it is also broadly used to refer to Nahua polities or peoples of central Mexico in the prehispanic era, as well as the Spanish colonial era (1521–1821).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,763
- Coordinates
- 36.822, -107.993
- Timezone
- America/Denver
Overview of Aztec
Aztec is the kind of small settlement you find in New Mexico, United States. About 6,763 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Aztec
Culture in Aztec
(1)Culture in Aztec covers Ancient Ruins. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Aztec.
Nature in Aztec
(1)Nature lovers get Natural Places. All of it is drawn from Aztec's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Aztec is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in New Mexico and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Denver.
Similar destinations
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Aztec known for?
- Aztec, in New Mexico, United States, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 6,763 residents.
- What can you do in Aztec?
- Recorded activities in Aztec include Ancient Ruins and Natural Places. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Aztec located?
- Aztec is located in New Mexico, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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