Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
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Ancient RuinsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the ruins of what was once the sixth largest city in the world.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Mark D
    Portishead, United Kingdom1,102 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The highlight of being in Mexico City
    Came here on a day trip from Mexico City and it was a wonderful experience. The sheer size and scale of the place cannot be really understood unless you actually come here and see it for yourself. I have been to most of the wonders of the world and this is up there with them.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 March 2023
  • active_traveller_UK
    Wakefield, United Kingdom242 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Go by public transport and visit the town as well
    Not having much time for grand pyramid tours throughout the country, this was our introduction to the arachaeology of Mexico. It was very easy to get to on public transport. You really don't have to go on an organised tour (metro then bus). Very cheap that way, too. We went early, before most of the buses arrived, and were greeted by the balloon flights. A very interesting area - but people have written about that. We would add that, having made our own way there we were then able to take a quick bus trip back (also walkable) to the small town of Teotihuacan, which was very picturesque, with a great market and interesting cafes. Well worth the visit. 2-3 hours at the Archaeological area. More to include the town.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 9 April 2023
  • Maryann L
    Fair Oaks, California1,350 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our Second Visit to this Impressive Site
    The most evident change since our last time here is that visitors can no longer climb the pyramids. The area was built about the year 600 and centered around the Avenue of the Dead. The Avenue of the Dead is flanked by temples and palaces. We began our tour at the patio of the Four Temples, then continued to the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun. About half way between is a recessed area with a fresco of a puma. The Pyramid of the Sun is built over an ancient cave site and is the third largest pyramid in the world.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 26 April 2023
  • a wandering friend
    St. Petersburg, Florida227 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting site to visit
    If you are in Mexico City don't pass on this Aztec site. I typically get there right before they open to beat the crowds and heat. Not much shade on site! You can no longer climb the Temple of the Sun but it's still an amazing site! Shopping, bathrooms and concessions are available.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 29 May 2023
  • Lori K
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Ruins were great
    We all had a great time. The ruins are in great shape and such an interesting site to see. There is a constant cool breeze but you need hats, umbrellas and sunscreen because there is no shade. Full sun. The restaurants around the ruins are good. We used Uber and had good experiences with all Uber rides!
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 June 2023
  • Dan L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pyramids are cool
    If you're in CDMX taking an uber there is pretty easy. Cost is $30-$40 USD. If you get dropped off at the first door, you'll have to walk about half a mile to the actual pyramids. If you get dropped off at the back of the grounds, the pyramids will be very close. Getting an uber back might be tricky, but the worst case is you take a taxi into downtown Teotihuacán and get the uber from there. Getting an uber is probably easier near the front entry of the grounds, vs the back entry closer to the pyramids. Hiring a guide could enhance your experience, but not necessary.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 July 2023
  • Shirley P
    Houston, Texas1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hire a tour guide for an ultimate experience
    We have visited twice and this time we walked in and hired Christaynn who is an official tour guide. He was phenomenal. Our kids 7 and 10 took down history and pride in their Mexican heritage. Our indigenous people were talented and intelligent and created magnificent structures standing 2000 years later. Amazing!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 October 2023
  • betterthanwork
    Nottingham, United Kingdom1,337 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible Pyramids
    We arrived early before the crowds built up and enjoyed 2 hours looking around this huge site. There is quite a walk from the entrance to the mind blowing pyramids, but walking gives you a better sense of the scale of the place rather than being driven in the back way. Large open site that gets very hot, so be sure to carry water.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 November 2023
  • a wandering friend
    St. Petersburg, Florida227 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must See Aztec Site!
    If you are in Mexico City this is a must see Aztec ruin! Definetly go first thing in the morning for the sunrise and to beat the crowds! Make sure to walk the entire Avenue of The Dead. If you use a car service and they wait, ask them to drop you off at Gate 2 and pick you at Gate 1. You'll thank me!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 20 November 2023
  • 505badgolfer
    Albuquerque, New Mexico380 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Magnificent ruins but dangerous walking
    One of Mesoamerica's greatest archeological sites. I last visited about 30 years ago and had forgotten how steep and dangerous the stairs are on many of the temples. I'm sure many tourists fall and injure themselves every year. I would recommend hiking poles or a cane. For Spanish speakers it's easy to get to the ruins by public transport. Just take the subway to Terminal Norte de Autobuses and buy a roundtrip ticket ( 120 pesos). The ticket office is near section 8 inside the terminal.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 28 November 2023
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seekingwarmerclimes
Anchorage, AK100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Truly an amazing, lifetime experience. I can’t add anything that hasn’t been said on the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, but DO be sure to keep going the other way from the Pyramid of the Moon along the Avenue of the Dead, past the Pyramid of the Sun and way on down to the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.

Along the way, be sure to find the area where they expose the layers of building at Teotihuacan, as this is utterly fascinating. The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is not as visited — many probably don’t even know it’s there, and others are deterred by the long walk (it’s probably a mile each way). But it is well worth the trip and really amazing to see — equally as impressive as the two main attraction pyramids in my book.

Also along the way between the Pyramid of the Sun and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, you can take a side trip to the Museo, which is pretty good. Some of it will be redundant if you’ve been to the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Chapultepec, but it’s still worthwhile and probably a must-visit if you haven’t yet made it to the anthropology museum (which you must, of course, do).

Stunning, amazing site. We spent the whole day here with a side trip to La Gruta, the cave restaurant outside of the gate by the Museo. I recommend going to La Gruta for the added experience. All around one of the best days of my life
Written 25 January 2023
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada1,869 contributions
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Dec 2022
I came here with a tour group and a Mexican archeologist. Teotihuacan started in 180AD and is known as the place where men become gods. The avenue of the dead was interesting, and it is a long walk to the large pyramid, so ensure you wear sunscreen, wear a hat, and have water. I found the pyramids tour was informative, however I felt rushed at the end and when the tour operator only gave us limited time to explore our own, as it wasn’t enough time. This was the most frustrating thing, is when the tour operator limits the time at an attraction! There are hawkers everywhere, however if you can, purchase your gifts from the genuine artists on site, you may need a tour operator to help you identify them.
Written 19 January 2023
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sharpshot201
London, UK39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
We got a bus from Mexico Norte (Metro station) to Teotihuacan, which cost 102 pesos return, each. (There is a desk that says for the pyramids) We got the 08:01 bus and arrived at 09:00 to see the hot air balloons flying over the pyramids. The bus drops you off at Puerta 2 (nearest the Pyramid of the Sun) and the return bus stopped on the other side of the road from Puerta 2. There were queues for the return bus and it was almost full, so make sure to account for that.

The pyramids are incredible, and we think were better than Chichen Itzah. Get there early to beat the crowds. Bring plenty of water and a hat as there is little shade. There is a platform you can climb near the Temple of the Moon and you can climb the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, although the steps are very steep and there is no hand rail.

It was amazing, definitely recommend.
Written 5 January 2023
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Catherine S
London, UK51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
Since the pandemic the tourism hasn’t come back yet so you can leave at 7-7:30am get an Uber 450 pesos one way for 1-1.5hrs drive to get there. I was walking around the Pyramids at 8:30am with no other tourists. It wasn’t crowded even when other tourists arrived. You cannot climb the pyramids anymore sadly, though I understand the need to preserve them. I had no problems getting an Uber back.

Cheaper method to get to the Pyramids is by bus from Autobuses del Norte station. Inside the station, head to Puerta 8. You will find a window selling tickets to ‘Pyramides’ or ‘Zona Arqueologico’
Written 23 December 2022
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Lyssa
Arizona2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Very lovely to learn about. I did wish we could have hiked up the temple but understood they need to be preserved. Also wish we got there earlier to experience the vendors but it was also about to rain so I get it lol.Thankful for the experience lovely time.
Written 30 November 2022
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Justin
Lavington, Kenya3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
The place is wonderful.
Full of history about the Teotihuacans.
You never get bored..
I would love to go back and I hope this time I will be allowed to climb the pyramids.
Written 27 November 2022
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scottwyo
Casper, WY23 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
I have taken many of my friends over the years and had agreed with those who said it was a must. Today I took French friends there and what a disappointment: no access to either of the large pyramids, none to the stone carvings behind the Ciudadela, no interior painted walls of the quetzal butterfly. About the same experience to be had from a book. Almost all of the explanitory signs were missing or defaced. The place has been dreadfully neglected..
Written 24 November 2022
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Danielle_Roger
Ottawa, Canada53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Very impressive site not to be missed if you are visiting Mexico City. Take a tour that allows some time to walk around the site if you are into archeology.
Written 12 November 2022
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Ronald B
Orem, UT1,258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
This is a must see. From the pyramid of the sun to the pyramid of the moon and all the plazas in between you will be both amazed and aw inspired. One can no longer climb to the tops of the pyramids but where you are allowed and what you see will blow your mind. The workmanship, skill, and exactness of the construction is of a magnitude that our most intricate and biggest equipment would find challenging. What you see is the outside of the structure. Can you imagine the fill of each of these structures? Remember, there are no rooms inside.
Written 9 November 2022
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Lori K
Bethesda, MD123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Expansive site of ruins, in very good condition. As other have stated, it’s great to go with a guide who can explain the area. We went on a Sunday and there was a lot of people, because Mexican citizens get free admission that day. It is so big that we didn’t feel crowded except in a few areas. As others have said, you can get an Uber from the city (for around 700-730 pesos), and the Uber back was harder to secure because we went later in the day (left the city at 10 am). The Uber back was around 300 pesos. You definitely need water and a hat and good walking shoes. There is very little shade and you will be climbing a lot of steep stairs. There are plenty of vendors selling water, hats and souvenirs in and out of the grounds. As others have also said, you can no longer climb the big pyramids of the Sun & Moon, but there is still plenty of climbing and opportunities to view the area from elevated areas.
Written 19 October 2022
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