CACAXTLA, MEXICO
Holiday Houseboys
To fully appreciate Cacaxtla you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your local gay friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Eddie
Eddie is a writer and cultural manager. He describes himself as “a fun guy, always in a good mood, and very respectful”. In addition to the mainstream tourist sites, Eddie can offer tours based on experiential tourism, ecotourism, mountaineering and rural tourism for people committed to the conservation and regeneration of the environment. He will happily transmit biocultural heritage of Mexico through tourist experiences with regenerative tourism practices. Indeed Eddie likes art, Mexican traditions, spiritual retreats and sacred medicine, which can add a different dimension to your normal tour. Eddie can also take you to the least known but most beautiful places in the area. His hobbies are running, yoga, Mexican folk dance, attending artistic events, cooking, reading books on emotional intelligence and traditional medicine. Simply book Eddie by clicking on the green BOOK NOW icon below and tell him your idea of an unforgettable tour.
Eddie is a non smoker, and speaks Spanish and English.
The cost for the guide services of Eddie for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 55 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD120 in cash to Eddie after his services. Total 175 US dollars.
The cost for the guide services of Eddie for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 35 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 60 in cash to Eddie after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs. Please pay the guide’s expenses when he is with you.
How To Book A Holiday Houseboy
To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the booking form.
Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.
Alternatively WhatsApp +34-676-78 63 51.
Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.
Our other destinations in Mexico are Guadalajara, Mexico City. Puerto Vallarta and San Cristobal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas.
Highlights of Cacaxtla
murals at Cacaxtla
Cacaxtla is a little discovery in Oaxaca’s Hidden Corners. Indeed if you’ve ever wandered off the well-trodden tourist path in Oaxaca, you might stumble upon a place like Cacaxtla. An archaeological gem that feels like a well-kept secret shared among friends. Tucked away in the hills just a short drive from the region’s bustling cities, Cacaxtla invites curious travelers to pause, breathe, and imagine life long before modern airports and hotel chains.
What Makes Cacaxtla So Special
What makes Cacaxtla so special isn’t just its ancient stones, but the stories whispered by the ruins themselves. You can almost hear the clack of ceremonial pottery and the soft rustle of woven textiles as you wander through sunlit courtyards and narrow passageways. The site offers a snapshot of the ancient Mesoamerican world. With vibrant murals that once told bold stories of deities, battles, and everyday life. It’s a place where art and history mingle, inviting visitors to look closer, linger, and let their imaginations travel back in time.
Away From the Crowds
One of the best things about Cacaxtla is its accessibility. It isn’t crowded in the same way as some of the bigger sites. This means you get a more intimate experience. A gentle stroll through the ruins often rewards you with panoramic views of the surrounding fields and distant mountains. A reminder that history doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s connected to the life that unfolds around it today. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a colourful bird or catch the scent of fresh agave wafting from nearby plantations.
The Archaeological Site
Cacaxtla is an archaeological site located in the state of Tlaxcala, not far from the modern city of Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl. It sits in the broad valley of the Xicohténcatl River, surrounded by the rolling hills that give the region its gentle, sunlit character. When you arrive, you’re stepping onto a place that was a bustling urban center long before European contact. A hub where trade, politics, and culture converged.
The Murals of Cacaxtla
One of the first things that captures visitors’ imaginations is the remarkable wall paintings found at Cacaxtla. Dating back to around the 7th to 9th centuries, these murals are vibrant, intricate, and surprisingly modern in a few ways. The colors—crimson, turquoise, sunny yellows—still pop with a wall-filling energy. Many scenes depict ritual life, chiefs, warriors, and ceremonial attire. It’s easy to imagine the clink of pottery, the rustle of textiles, and the soft murmur of markets as you study the figures and symbols painted so carefully on adobe walls. The paintings aren’t just pretty. They’re windows into the beliefs, social hierarchies, and everyday actions of the people who lived here.
More Than Meets The Eye
The architecture at Cacaxtla also tells a compelling story. The site isn’t just about one grand pyramid. Actually it’s a layered urban landscape with plazas, bas-reliefs, and platforms. The builders used stone, wood, and plaster in ways that created a sense of civic pride and ritual order. As you wander among the remaining structures, you can feel how space was organized to host ceremonies, markets, and gatherings. It’s easy to picture crowds moving in and out, music and chants echoing off the walls, and a sense of shared purpose weaving the community together.
Another gentle reminder you’ll encounter at Cacaxtla is its intercultural flavor. The people who lived here didn’t exist in a vacuum. They traded with neighbours and absorbed influences from surrounding regions. This cross-pollination shows up in the art, in the iconography, and in the everyday objects unearthed by archaeologists. That sense of exchange, an early version of globalization, if you will, adds a layer of warmth and connectivity to the ruins you’re exploring.
Book A Holiday Hosueboy, your Gay Friendly Tour Guide, to Make the Most of Your Visit to Cacaxtla
In conclusion, Cacaxtla isn’t just an archaeological site. It’s a reminder that even in ancient times, communities built spaces for art, ritual, and daily life that could still speak to us centuries later. Whether you’re a history buff, an art lover, or simply curious about how people lived long ago, Cacaxtla invites you to pause, observe, and connect. DOn-t forget to use the services of a Holdiay Houseboy, your gay firendly tour guide, to get the most of your visitto Cacaxtla. It is a fun way to discover Cacaxtla.
