Teotihuacán
Mexico · Estado de México · 2285 m
Description
Teotihuacán is one of Mexico’s most impressive archaeological sites and a remarkable testament to the ancient history of Mesoamerica. Located northeast of Mexico City, the former metropolis reached its peak between the 3rd and 6th centuries AD and, with an estimated population of up to 200,000, ranked among the largest cities of the ancient world. The monumental complex is renowned for the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, the iconic Avenue of the Dead, and richly decorated structures such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. Teotihuacán combines extraordinary architecture, religious symbolism, and the legacy of one of Mesoamerica’s most influential civilizations, whose cultural impact extended far beyond the region. Today, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Mexico’s most important destinations and a remarkable window into the world of ancient Mesoamerican cultures.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – April
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Pyramid of the Sun
- Pyramid of the Moon & Plaza of the Moon
- Avenue of the Dead (Calzada de los Muertos)
- Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Temple of Quetzalcóatl)
- Citadel (La Ciudadela)
- Quetzalpapálotl Palace
- Palace of the Jaguars
- Temple of the Feathered Conches
- Puma Mural
- Tepantitla residential complex & Tlalocan mural
- Tetitla residential complex & murals
- Atetelco residential complex & murals
- La Ventilla residential complex & murals
- West Plaza Complex
- Superimposed Buildings Complex
- San Juan River Complex
- Museum of Teotihuacan Culture
- Beatriz de la Fuente Museum of Teotihuacan Murals
- Teotihuacán hot-air balloon flight
Getting there
- Airports:
- MEX