Exploring Teotihuacán Day Trip from Mexico City

 

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You can take a day trip from Mexico City to visit Teotihuacán to see the pyramids.

See the Pyramids

 

This is my experience pre-pandemic. Climbing the pyramids at Teotihuacán has been not permitted since the pandemic. So check for updates.

 

Pyramid of the Sun Mexico City

The steps at the Pyramid of the Sun

 

Teotihuacán

What have you done that is an amazing feat!

 

For me, that is I climbed to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán. Then, I climbed back down again. You can see this in the picture below. I'm standing on the Pyramid of the Sun with the Pyramid of the Moon in the background.

What did you do?

 

What is the Best Way to Experience Teotihuacán?

The best way to explore Teotihuacán is on a day trip from Mexico City. You can take part in a group by bus or private tour by car. Organize for your transport to pick you up from your accommodation. And, drop you off back there.

 

Entrance Ticket

What Can You Experience at the Archaeological Site of Teotihuacán?

 

  1. Pyramid of the Sun ~ Pirámide del Sol
  2. Pyramid of the Moon ~ Pirámide de la Luna
  3. Avenue of the Dead ~ Calz de los Muertos
  4. Palace of Quetzalpapálotl ~ Palacio de Quetzalpapálotl
  5. Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem ~ Museo de la Cultura Teotihuacána
  6. The Great Compound ~ La Ciudadela
  7. Temple of the Feathered Serpent ~ Pirámide de la Serpiente Emplumada
  8. Temple of the Jaguars ~ Templo de los Jaguares
  9. Mural Painting of the Cougar ~ Mural del Puma
  10. Palace of Quetzal Mariposa ~ Palacio de Quetzal Mariposa
  11. Pyramids of Teotihuacán Botanical Gardens ~ Botánico Pirámides de Teotihuacán
Teotihuacán Mexico City
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem

The Pyramid of the Sun viewed from inside the museum and the Diorama of Teotihuacán.

 

Standing on the Pyramid of the Sun Mexico City

Standing on the Pyramid of the Sun

 

Teotihuacán Mexico City

The Archaeological Cite of Teotihuacán

Mexico City Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon

You walk along the Avenue of the Dead. In the distance, on the right you see the Pyramid of the Sun. Further back in the background, you glimpse the Pyramid of the Moon.

Teotihuacán Mexico City

The structures you'll see as you stroll through Teotihuacán.

Salespeople at the Pyramids Mexico City

Along the way, you'll see locals selling jewelry like rings.

Teotihuacán Mexico City

Do what the locals do!

You climb the steps of the structures sideways and diagonally.

I find it's so much easier to go up and down steps this way.

Pyramid of the Sun

The Pyramid of the Sun

Look up towards the sky. And, you will see the overpowering size of the Pyramid of the Sun.

You can climb to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun. There are several platforms on the way up. So, you can take breaks and see the view on the way up.

There are cables covered in black rubber-like material. They are not taut, so you can't rely on them for much support.

Once you are up the top, there is a platform. So, you can walk around the top. See the views from different directions. You can see the area of Teotihuacán.

In another spot, the Pyramid of the Moon looks small in comparison to the Pyramid of the Sun.

On the way down, remember the support you can hold onto is not very taut. Somehow, I still managed to get down.

But, in the last part of the Pyramid of the Sun, there was no rope. So, I needed to sit down and go down each step one at a time. that way.

I had heard from someone I know who had climbed pyramids. They went down backward. So, it is best not to wear a dress.

 

Tip, Be Prepared!

Before I visited the pyramids. I walked up and down flights of stairs instead of catching the elevator. On my lunch breaks, you'd find me in the stairwell doing the steps.

So, make sure you prepare for the climb, up and down.

Make sure you wear a hat. It's a long hot walk. There's some shade near the museum.

Take water and snacks with you. And, keep hydrated.

Climbing the Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Sun Mexico City
Teotihuacán Mexico City
Pyramid of the Sun Mexico City
Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon Mexico Cityin the background
Jennifer stands on the Pyramid of the Sun

Pyramid of the Moon

Pyramid of the Moon
Me at Teotihuacán Mexico City
Teotihuacán Mexico City
Pyramid of the Moon Mexico City
Teotihuacán Mexico City

Temple of the Feathered Serpent

Temple of the Feathered Serpent
Teotihuacán Mexico City
Temple of the Feathered Serpent
Temple of the Feathered Serpent

Palace of Quetzalpapálotl

Palace of Quetzalpapálotl
Palace of Quetzalpapálotl
Shops at Teotihuacán Mexico City

Cultural Museum at Teotihuacán

Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem
Teotihuacán Cultural Musuem

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The Pyramids at Teotihuacán

Have you been to Teotihuacán? And, climbed the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon?

Or, have you visited other pyramids in Mexico?

Perhaps in other parts of the world, your travels have taken you to pyramids.

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