Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
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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
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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.
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- Shirley PHouston, Texas1 contributionHire a tour guide for an ultimate experienceWe 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 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 October 2023
- betterthanworkNottingham, United Kingdom1,532 contributionsIncredible PyramidsWe 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 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2023
- a wandering friendSt. Petersburg, Florida397 contributionsMust 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 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 November 2023
- 505badgolferAlbuquerque, New Mexico374 contributionsMagnificent ruins but dangerous walkingOne 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 2023Travelled soloWritten 28 November 2023
- Jim SMishawaka, Indiana666 contributionsWalking tour of so much history!Fantastic walking tour of this historic marvel. A lot of walking, but having a tour guide to share so much history makes it very enjoyable. Wear a sun hat and comfortable walking shoes and you will have a good time.Visited February 2024Travelled on businessWritten 23 February 2024
- kleicSan Antonio, Texas1,084 contributionsMore than I ImaginedI made a quick trip here before an afternoon flight from Mexico City and I'm so glad I did! My guide and I were the second and third people in the entrance after it opened at 8 and had the place almost to ourselves for a little while at least. Everyone comes for the pyramids but what I absolutely knew nothing about were all the murals and ornamentation. If you're at all interested, also keep an eye out for the unassuming man who is painting with tobacco, marigolds, lapis lazuli, prickly pear, and cochineal. Watching him reach back into a time before Europeans arrived to create art was one of the most unexpected and moving experiences I've ever had traveling.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 11 March 2024
- Anna G12 contributionsAmazing archeological and historical site!! Bring water and sun protectionAn amazing, otherworldly sight that is well worth the trip for everyone! Went with a tour guide on an early morning tour. I would suggest this as there is basically no shade there and it gets quite hot in the afternoon. The tour guide was helpful as well to point out things of interest and give background information. We spent about 3 hours there which was plenty of time. Bring lots of water, sun protection, good walking shoes and a snack. There are many souvenir vendors in the area but I didn't see anyone selling water so make sure you have it beforehand. You also cannot climb either the pyramid of the sun or moon due to archeological concerns but there is a smaller pyramid you can climb at the end of the park area. We visited on the spring equinox and there were some groups of people preforming ceremonies. A really fascinating day trip from Mexico City and an important part of history. We had a great time. If you can make the trip you should definitely go.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 24 March 2024
- GastroEclecticoPhoenix, Arizona1,700 contributionsA must experience to understand Its significance & grandeur!In the ancient Mezo American Nahuatle language it is the “City of the Gods”. Historians estimate that about 200,000 people once lived here, making it one if not the largest cities in the world during pre-Aztec times. When seeing these structures in pictures and videos, they are amazing. To personally stand amidst them, in person, in the flesh, you become awestruck – much like experiencing the Grand Canyon for the first time! Starting at the Pyramid of the Sun, it is a mind-blowing example of human ingenuity, perseverance, wherewithal, and technological advancement. Pictures do this magnificence no justice whatsoever! To walk the entire area of some 8 square miles is virtually impossible and does take some physicality! UNESCO declared this a World Heritage Site in 1987, and we’re glad they did. As you make your way through the ruins, you see some remnants of single-story dwellings, palaces, and residences and as you walk along the Avenue of the Dead (it’s main thoroughfare) for over a mile and a half, you realize the enormity of this citadel. You will come across the Pyramid of the Moon, the carving of Quetzalcóatl (Feathered Serpent), La Ciudadela, Graves estimated to be from on or about 200 CE. This is an experience that must be made to personally understand the significance and incredibility of its existence. A must visit for the history buff as well as the adventurer! Especially if you’re not one to be awestruck easily!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 10 May 2024
- mjdztColdfoot, Alaska447 contributionsTake Your Family There on the Subway & Bus - Easy Day Trip...Put your tennis shoes on and get ready to see one of the great wonders of the world. Our family hopped on the subway to the north bus station, took a 1 hour bus to Teotihuacan City for US$5 round trip each. The bus last stop is the Pyramids so you can not miss it. Entry for tourist is US$4 or 5 including the museum which is very nice break from the heat. Your can nolonger climb the Pyramids so your walking should be only about 6 miles from the Moon to Quetzalcoatl and return. Though the Moon and the Sun were the largest pyramid, you would be missing a lot skipping Quetzalcoatl. The pyramid are still a mystery so the guides can not tell you very much about the Pyramids except the timeline guessed by archeologists. Google the info before you go. The Pyramids are more of picture taking experience than a history lesson. These pyramid were not for burial but a platform for temples in the middle of a very large active city. Hot. Bring water. Bring hat. Bring sun screen. Maybe parasal. The Museum is out of the way around the pyramid of the sun, however it has AC. If you eat at one of the many restaurants just outside the park, don't miss the last bus back to town at 5pm.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 4 July 2024
- jbushman2017Nipomo, California523 contributionsNo Tour NeededThere are many ways to visit Teotihuacán. Our family of four chose to take an Uber. It picked us up at our door and cost 30$ (609 pesos) to drive us to gate 2 at the ruin site. When we were finished 4 hours later, we easily caught another Uber that took us back to our Mexico City Hotel. Total cost of both Ubers was under 65$ so only about 16$ a person. The entrance fee is pretty cheap. When we arrived we hired a guide on the site for a one hour tour but if you have been here before the guide is not necessary. There are signs in English and Wikipedia has a good overview about the place and its history. Thing to know, 1) we spent four hours at the site as it is very large. Most organized tours spend far less so be warned. One of great joys is to walk the Avenue of the Dead which is about 1.2 miles from the pyramid of the moon down to the southern most entrance and pyramid. If you visit the museum on site (which you should) and the palace ruins near the pyramid of the moon and other places along the Avenue of the Dead, you will spend a lot of time too so don’t sell yourself short, this place is amazing. While snacks can be found within the park, no real food once you enter so EAT before or plan on leaving the place to get food. There are many restaurants just outside the main entrances. I visited this site three times now, it never gets only as it is an archaeological wonder.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 September 2024
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a wandering friend
St. Petersburg, FL397 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
I have been to Teotihuacan a few tines most recently this August. This site is a MUST visit if you are in Mexico City!
The archaeological site was closed so we opted for a sunrise hot air balloon ride which was quite spectacular! I used a local driver/ guide out of Mexico City and I highly recommend him! His English is great and he showed up everyday on time his car was clean and he was very professional always in a dress shirt dress pants and a tie! He definitely knows the local area and where to get the best food! He can prov+52 55 1188 8421ide airport transfers for $15.00 US. There were 3 of us and it was about $100.00 US for the ride to and from Teoituhucan includes his waiting however long.
Aaron Cruz can be contacted via WhatsApp at 52 55 1188 8421.
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The archaeological site was closed so we opted for a sunrise hot air balloon ride which was quite spectacular! I used a local driver/ guide out of Mexico City and I highly recommend him! His English is great and he showed up everyday on time his car was clean and he was very professional always in a dress shirt dress pants and a tie! He definitely knows the local area and where to get the best food! He can prov+52 55 1188 8421ide airport transfers for $15.00 US. There were 3 of us and it was about $100.00 US for the ride to and from Teoituhucan includes his waiting however long.
Aaron Cruz can be contacted via WhatsApp at 52 55 1188 8421.
Facebook at Aaron Cruz Mexico Driver.
Written 17 August 2020
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Lance H
Boerne, TX1,257 contributions
Mar 2019
This place was amazing. It is not too far from Mexico City. There is a small museum/display and of course the pyramids. I was there on the Vernal Equinox so the crowds were larger than normal and some folks were re-creating some ceremonies which was interesting. The climb to the top is not so bad, quite invigorating. Lots of souvenir sellers. I think I ended up paying 1/10 of what the original price was for some obsidian trinkets and a jaguar call. Don't forget to visit both pyramids. Somehow , numerous people in our group missed one of them?
Written 16 February 2020
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Michael M
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Nov 2020
I visited Teotihuacan on Nov 2, 2020 and I just wanted to leave the latest information on what it's like with the current Covid restrictions as I had trouble locating any info before I went. First, the site is open even though currently almost all of the national museums are closed in Mexico City (Antropologia, Templo Mayor etc..) due to Covid concerns. But the hours have been reduced from 10am to 3pm. And you cannot climb the temples, though they have left open one area near the Palace of Quetzapapaloti for panoramic shots. The Palace of Quetzapapaloti is closed so you can't see the paintings, and the walkway in the Temple of Quetzalcoati is also closed so you can only see the serpent heads from a distance. The museum was also closed when I went though the garden area was open.
That being said, even with all those limits, it was very much worthwhile to visit and still was awe inspiring to walk through the grounds and around the complex. This is still a world class destination. And it was relatively small crowds, with the vast majority of tourists being locals, meaning I got a number of quiet moments to myself to reflect well on what I was seeing, which is always nice.
I took the bus from the Mexico City from Autobuses del Norte station for 52 pesos each way without a problem.
That being said, even with all those limits, it was very much worthwhile to visit and still was awe inspiring to walk through the grounds and around the complex. This is still a world class destination. And it was relatively small crowds, with the vast majority of tourists being locals, meaning I got a number of quiet moments to myself to reflect well on what I was seeing, which is always nice.
I took the bus from the Mexico City from Autobuses del Norte station for 52 pesos each way without a problem.
Written 2 November 2020
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leuveen
United Kingdom1,310 contributions
Feb 2020
It's definitely worth going on a trip to see the pyramids, especially if it's your first time in Mexico (even thought the pyramids are somewhat smaller than on photographs). The pyramids are relatively close to Mexico City and the entrance fee is rather cheap plus they are some nice stalls with souvenirs there. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes as there is quite a lot of climbing needed to get to the top!
Written 19 February 2020
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Lori K
Bethesda, MD177 contributions
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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Catherine S
London, UK84 contributions
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’
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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bucketlisttravellers
Sydney, Australia3,641 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This complex is very impressive and you will learn that at its Zenith the city was over 20 square kilometres and was home to nearly 200,000 people. The ruins that are left span across a couple of kilometres, so you will definitely reach your step goal when you visit. The most impressive structures are the Sun temple and moon temple and they are around 2km from the first entrance that the public bus will drop you of at. It is best to get to these earlier in the morning before the heat of the day kicks in. The feathered serpent temple is closer to the first entrance and good to look at towards the end, as you will need to exit the first entrance if you want the bus back.
Written 8 February 2020
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Vinayak
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan107 contributions
Dec 2019
Totally overawed by the first pyramid of my life. In terms of size, ChichenItza pales in front of this pyramid.
We arrived early on a Sunday morning but by the time your guide takes you to this behemoth, it was 1000 and there are already long lines to go up and back. Forget about a photo with just you in it, you will be glad to reach the summit because the crowds are unbelievable. Perhaps better to go on a weekday?
All said and done, the crowds are no excuse for not visiting this amazing place. The pyramid of moon was not as crowded and you can take some great photos of pyramid of the Sun and the avenue of the dead from there.
We visited on a cold December morning but bring lots of water for sunny days and good walking shoes.
We arrived early on a Sunday morning but by the time your guide takes you to this behemoth, it was 1000 and there are already long lines to go up and back. Forget about a photo with just you in it, you will be glad to reach the summit because the crowds are unbelievable. Perhaps better to go on a weekday?
All said and done, the crowds are no excuse for not visiting this amazing place. The pyramid of moon was not as crowded and you can take some great photos of pyramid of the Sun and the avenue of the dead from there.
We visited on a cold December morning but bring lots of water for sunny days and good walking shoes.
Written 22 January 2020
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Marcus D
Atlanta634 contributions
Jan 2020
Home of gods and giants. Once having a population that rivaled Topeka, Kansas, something happened here. A massive fire took place that was perhaps deliberately set. Why? There is no sure answer: drought? Anger towards the leaders? Crop loss? But for about 200 years, it was deserted until the Aztec “found it” in the 800s. They were stunned by its massive size—both in temples and causeway. They thought it was either built by gods or giants, or both. You can climb the steep steps of the Pyramid of the Moon and then challenge yourself to climb the massive Pyramid of the Sun which dates back to the 2nd century, AD. Hint: there is little shade here. Wear sunscreen, bring water, wear a wide brim hat. Wear sturdy shoes—this is no place for flipflops. The steps up are steep and the descent can be scary. We literally saw people coming down on their butts. As you try to assess the magnitude of this once grand city, think of the thousands of residents flocking to the causeway, buying and selling everyday things in their lives: obsidian, corn, turkeys, etc. And try to imagine the brightly colored temples which have lost their plaster and paint. If you have time, sit in front of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. You are looking at Tlaloc, the rain god. Be humbled.
Written 2 February 2020
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vagabondginger
Alicante, Spain1,250 contributions
Feb 2020
Only 25 miles from Mexico City lies the ruins and pyramids of what was once the largest city in Mexico and the 6th largest in the world. The pyramid of the sun is the 3rd largest in the world and can be climbed by 248 steps up. The pyramid of the moon is about the same. During excavations there has been evidence found of human and animal sacrifices and discoveries are still happening. It was constructed between 1 and 250 AD and at the time of it's fall in the year 550 it had a population about 100,000 so the city has been abandoned for centuries. The Aztecs gave it the name Teotihuacan centuries after the fall of the city. It means "place where the gods were created". The pyramids were to honor deities and ceremonies took place. The whole history is really quite mysterious and I suggest reading up on it before making the visit. It is a Unesco World Heritage site and the most visited archaeological site in Mexico.
Written 18 March 2020
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Hola! ¿Se puede contratar guía una vez que uno ya se encuentre en teotihuacan?
Written 15 March 2024
Sí, incluso antes de ingresar ya se encuentran varios guías ofreciendo sus servicios.
Written 18 March 2024
Thanks for your tips, Very helpful ! Back gate ...do you know the gate number by chance ? My husband probably will need to rent a wheel chair ,, the site does not provide much info or contact emails . Tks again
Written 28 October 2023
Hello, Yes there are reasonable accessible areas perhaps Gate #3 and #5. Also , if you are with a tour group/guide - they may be able to help you perhaps even provide a wheelchair and appropriate transport options. Your hotel or AirBnB hosts are also a great resource.
Having said that, I took public transport from CDMX. When I got to the gate - I noticed tour guides offering rides on golf carts that may be risky option in case of available rides but if you're up the adventure :) Either way, it's a most amazing sight and you will be able to enjoy, appreciate and learn each and every moment of it
Written 29 October 2023
Buenas! Estamos por hacer teotihuacan por nuestra cuenta, saben si en la entrada hay para contratar guías? Que precios manejan? Nos indicaron que adentro también saben haber guías gratis que son estudiantes y después se les paga propina, es cierto?
Los leo! Gracias
Written 14 April 2023
Ja, am Eingang/ im Eingangsbereich kann man Führer mieten; die Preise habe ich leider vergessen, war aber überschaubar.
Written 24 November 2023
Hola, estaremos en Teotihuacan a principios de octubre. ¿Hay algún lugar para dejar las maletas? ¡Muchas gracias!
Written 17 September 2022
Hi! Does this site close at 3pm for all visitors at all or only for ticket selling and visitors are allowed to stay longer?
Written 16 July 2021
Hi! Does this sire close at 3pm for all visitors at all or only for ticket selling?
Written 16 July 2021
Hi! What is the cost for renting the guide at the entrance? Thanks in advance!
Written 5 June 2021
Bonjour,
En ces temps de covid, le site est il ouvert ? Je ne trouve pas l information...
Written 10 August 2020
Nous y sommes allés aujourd’hui c’était ouvert même si nous n’avons pas pu monter tout en haut. C’était sublime
Written 28 September 2020
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