Las Bocas

A site in Puebla, Mexico, known for its hollow figurines and other pottery in the Olmec style, at the eastern entrance to the Morelos Plain. Las Bocas is noticeably similar to a site at the other end of the plain, Chalcatzingo, and is thought to have been one of a series of Olmec trading stations. Burials similar to those at Tlatilco further confirm the Olmec connection.

Located on a natural opening in the hills of Puebla, Mexico, this site is particularly well known for its hollow figurines and other pottery in the Olmec style (e.g. babyish features, the down-turned mouth and the jaguar paw-hand motif). Unfortunately the site has been the object of considerable looting because of its valuable figurines. Strategically placed in an easily defensible position at the eastern entrance to the Morelos Plain, Las Bocas is noticeably similar to a site at the other end of the plain, Chalcatzingo. Thus it is thought to have been one of a series of Olmec trading stations. Burials similar to those at Tlatilco further confirm the Olmec connection.