Pyramid of the Sun
Monument · Teotihuacan, Mexico City

Pyramid of the Sun

Photo: Burkhard Mücke · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It was built by the Teotihuacan civilization and stands at the east side of the Avenue of the Dead. The structure measures about 65 meters high with a base wider than 200 meters on each side. Climbing has been closed since 2020, but you can view it from the base and the Avenue of the Dead.

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Good to know

Tickets
One entry fee, paid at the site gates, covers the whole archaeological zone.
Time needed
About 1 hour at the pyramid; allow 3 to 4 hours for the whole site.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Getting there
Bus from Mexico City to the Teotihuacan site entrance.

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Pyramid of the Sun questions

Can you climb the Pyramid of the Sun?

No. Climbing has been closed since 2020 to protect the structure. You can still view it from the base and the Avenue of the Dead.

How tall is the Pyramid of the Sun?

The pyramid reaches approximately 65 meters in height.

How do I reach Teotihuacan from Mexico City?

Buses run regularly from the city to the archaeological site.

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