Teotihuacan
Monument · Teotihuacan, Mexico City

Teotihuacan

Photo: Hdlrosa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Teotihuacan was a major urban center from around 100 BC to 550 AD. The site centers on the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Avenue of the Dead. Look for surviving murals and climb the pyramids for views over the valley.

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Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee unknown
Time needed
Three to four hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Bus from Mexico City Terminal del Norte

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Teotihuacan

How Teotihuacan fits into a day.
  1. 8:00TeotihuacanTeotihuacan
  2. 10:30Pyramid of the SunTeotihuacan
  3. 12:30Pyramid of the MoonTeotihuacan
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Teotihuacan questions

How do I get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City?

Take a bus from the Terminal del Norte. The ride takes about one hour.

What are the main attractions?

The Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon stand at opposite ends of the Avenue of the Dead.

When is the best time to visit?

Go early in the morning to avoid crowds and heat. The site opens daily.

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