El Cóporo

El Cóporo refers to an archeological site located in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. It represents a significant example of Chichimec architecture and settlement, dating primarily from the Late Classic and Epiclassic periods (roughly 600-900 AD). The site features a series of interconnected platforms, plazas, and residential areas built into a hillside, showcasing a complex social and political structure. Evidence suggests El Cóporo was a center of regional power, controlling trade routes and resources within the northern Mesoamerican sphere. The site's name is believed to derive from a Chichimec word meaning "big road" or "great path," reflecting its strategic importance. Research continues to uncover further details about the site's history, inhabitants, and relationship to other Mesoamerican cultures. The site is open to the public and serves as an important cultural and historical resource.