About Teotihuacan

Teotihuacán is an archaeological site containing some of the largest pre-Columbian pyramids. Teotihuacán was a city believed to be established in the year 100 BCE where the construction of monuments continued and reached its peak in the year 450 BCE. It had a population of 2,50,000 which started to decline due to several factors and the city lasted till 800 BCE. The archaeological excavations started in the late 16th Century while the Pyramid of Sun was restored to celebrate the centennial of the Mexican War of Independence in 1910. The archaeological site is spread across a total area of 83 square kilometers and has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. With almost 4,185,017 visitors in 2017, it is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico.

Must See

  • The Palace of the Plumed Butterfly 
  • Pyramid of the Sun
  • Pyramid of the Moon 
  • Avenue of the Dead
  • Temple of the Feathered Serpent 
  • Palacio de Quetzalpapálotl 
  • Climb to the top of the Sun and Pyramids to get a bird's-eye view of the whole site
  • Museo de la Sitio museum where you can find many artifacts from the pre-Columbian period

How to reach

Teotihuacán is about 40 km northeast of Mexico City. Take the yellow line metro to Autobus del Norte bus station and from there you can go by bus to the site.

Tips

  • As the souvenirs are expensive, you have to bargain in Spanish to get a better price.
  • You have to carry your own bottled water, sunscreen and wear sunglasses as the site has very little shade.
  • As a lot of walking is required, wear comfortable shoes and carry an umbrella. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait for 30 minutes to buy tickets.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

70 MXN

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 6 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 22.51°C

 

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