Templo Mayor
Monument · Centro Histórico, Mexico City

Templo Mayor

Photo: GAED · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Aztec empire. It was dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc. The excavated site and museum display multiple construction layers and recovered artifacts.

On day 1 of Mexico City Tacos & Temples

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fee applies; confirm current prices at the site.
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Metro to Zocalo station, then a short walk

Itineraries with Templo Mayor

Day 1 of Mexico City Tacos & Temples

Centro Histórico

How Templo Mayor fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Templo MayorCentro Histórico
  2. 11:30Zócalo and Metropolitan CathedralCentro Histórico
  3. 13:30Palacio PostalCentro Histórico
  4. 14:30Palacio de Bellas ArtesCentro Histórico
  5. 19:00Taquería Los CocuyosCentro Histórico
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Templo Mayor questions

When was Templo Mayor built?

Construction started in the 14th century and continued until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.

What is inside the Templo Mayor museum?

The museum holds artifacts found during excavation, including sculptures and offerings to Aztec deities.

Can you visit the ruins without a guide?

Self-guided visits are possible with signs at the site; audio guides may be available for rent.

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