Malinalco is an ancient land, this beautiful valley in the state of Mexico full of vegetation at the foot of a mountain range is known to have been settled in the 12th century by different pre-Hispanic indigenous groups. But it is most famous for its Aztec warrior sanctuary built in the 16th century for the Eagle and Jaguar warriors. Called the “Cerro de los Idolos” this archeological site is considered one of the most important ceremonial sites for the Aztec warriors.

The temple of Cuauhtinchan is the only monolithic temple in all of Mexico, meaning it was cut out of a single stone.  Cuauhtinchan was the home and training ground of the Eagle and Jaguar knights, who acted as guardians of this magical place.

Malinalco has always been associated with magic or sorcery due to the legend that it was the home of the goddess Malinalxochitl, the sister of Huitzilopochtli.   

She evolved into a secret goddess. Devotees set up secret societies in Coatepec, Malinalco, and Michoacan, areas still renowned for magic, witchcraft, sorcery, and shamanism. She is invoked for magical power and knowledge. Malinalxochitl has power over venomous creatures like snakes, spiders, and scorpions. Malinalxochitl is envisioned as a beautiful young girl, a teenager. Sacred site: The place where Malinalxochitl was abandoned is now called Malinalco.