Teotihuacan Pyramids
- Address:Carretera Mexico Teotihuacan KM 46, San Juan Teotihuacán
- Hours:Open daily 7am - 6pm
- Admission:51 pesos
Cultural Experience, Nature & Wildlife, Religious Experience, UNESCO Heritage Site, Walking/Hiking, Ruin - Ancient, Temple
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Just north of Mexico City are the mysterious Teotihuacán Pyramids, built beginning around 300 BC as the centerpiece of an enormous city, often compared to ancient Rome. They were inexplicably abandoned centuries before the arrival of the Aztecs, who called the ancient architectural marvel the "Birthplace of the Gods."
Neither they, nor modern archaeologists, have been able to unravel the secrets of these massive ruins, presided over by the third-largest pyramid in the world. Constructed according to precise astronomical measurements, and filled with the bodies of sacrificial victims, it was perhaps a place where bloody rituals were performed to keep the end of the world at bay. But no one really knows.
Thus, this mystic spot is one of the most enigmatic, as well as impressive, archaeological sites in North America. Its vast stone expanse of humbling temples are still covered with rich and detailed stone statues, even faded paintings.
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Very happy with the tour. Nice people, comfortable transportation. Manuel was very informative.
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Tour guide was awesome and the sites were well worth the visit. We had plenty of time to walk around the pyramids.
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First off this is a wonderful place, and it is a general culture must if you visit Mexico. But it is not just the trip to the pyramids that is pleasant about the trip, as you will first stop by a restaurant and souvenir shop where a man who calls himself Texacoatl (don't knowif that is really his name) will show you how his ancesters took their natural fibers, ink and even paper ourt of the Agabe plant, and then will give you a taste of the exquisite liquors they manufacture there. You can also see a few employees carving the oxidian stones and weaving these fibers into beautiful tablecloths and bags whichyou can purchase at the store. The food in the restaurant is absolutely delicious. This was a very pleasant trip all around and our Guide was knowledgeable and kind. Another important point is that even the vendors that WILL follow you around the pyramids have a tremendous sense of humor and will make you laugh (especialy if you speak Spanish). Buy silver from them, the prices are very good. The whole experience is nt only worth it, but it´s a must when in Beautiful Mexico.
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Two roads head north to Teotihuacán from Mexico City (exit on Insurgentes), 132-D, a winding freeway that's prettier, but can take well over an hour, and 85-D, a toll road that will usually get you there in about 50 minutes.
It's easy and convenient to take buses from the Terminal Central del Norte, however. Clearly marked buses leave hourly (at least) from the terminal, and are geared to tourists with limited Spanish skills. On weekends and holidays, you can take a tourist trolley around the Teotihuacán Pyramids for a small fee. Be aware that the ruins are free for Mexican citizens on Sunday, so the place is packed.
