Right after visiting the school, we met a tour guide who took us to the village church and archaeological site. The village visit really was eye-opening. It had none of the affluence of the cities that we were used to, only the basic necessities. We were met by a bunch of really young children trying to sell us things, and when we gave them extra sandwiches or sodas, their smiles lit up the whole sky. It felt good to visit and be able to help in some small way.
This is one of the ginormous grillos, or grasshoppers, that was at the site.
This site wasn't nearly as polished as some of the other we'd visited, but it was just as beautiful and interesting. The Totonac tribe constructed it, including pyramids for deities of the four elements/ directions, and a field for the game of pelota.
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