Pyramids of Teotihuacan
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A must go place! We visited the site on Saturday. Took an Uber car from Mexico City (paid about 800-850 pesos) and 40 mins later were near Teotihuacan pyramids. Paid for entrance and walked up to see the miracle. We spent about 2 hours walking around pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, site seeing, bargaining for souvenirs and taking photos. I think 2-3 hours is more than enough for the entire trip. We were worried that we couldn’t get taxi back but this wasn’t the case. Taxi come and go and we got another Uber that was way cheaper than the previous one within minutes - so no need to arrange a car in advance to go back to Mexico City. And at this location I managed to get fantastic handmade souvenirs for a great price. I do not regret at all. Souvenirs are quite unique and cheap. I found just few similar ones later on in Mexico City, at a way higher price than around the pyramids. If you want to grab some souvenirs, do it at Teotihuacan (just get prepared to bargain). What to take: comfortable shoes, hats, sun glasses, sun protection cream, long sleeved shirt, cameras (felt like having a phone only was not enough), cash for souvenirs (some souvenir sellers preferred USD to pesos), curiosity and some cheekiness to bargain nicely 😄 When to go: I would suggest to go in the morning when the sun is not super hot yet. How long the road takes from Mexico City: 40 mins - 1 hour, from the city centre, depending on traffic.
Nataliya VasylievaNataliya Vasylieva
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As a history buff I was keen to visit here to see the history of mesoamerica at first hand. We planned to take a bus from Centro station using the directions recommended on this blog. We got a taxi to the train station and the driver offered to drive us to and from Teotihuacan which wasn’t too expensive and made the whole day super easy. After about an hour we arrived and paid the small entrance fee (70 peso). We arrived at 9:30 which was perfect because you miss the bus crowds (which we saw as we were leaving). You can climb to the top of the temple of the Sun and half way up the temple of the moon. Be prepared as they’re steep climbs. It’s a interesting place to visit. There’s also elite palatial residences with some great frescoes to look at. You can learn about the history of the area through the dual language signs and take some good photos. When you’re finished there’s a few cheap souvenir stores to look at. Nearby we also did a brief presentation at a shop about all the uses of the agave plant which the Aztecs devised, such as paper, needle and thread as well as tequila. Apparently this plant can make 2 litres in morning and afternoon by its hormones only and health wise it has honey water which contains proteins and minerals, which are good for the stomach. We also learned about their sculpture and uses of obsidian and other crafts. This was quite interesting and we didn’t feel pressure to buy anything.
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
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Teotihuacan Qué saben de Teotihuacan? En este posteo me encantaría que se sumaran con la información que ustedes tengan o fotos de sus visitas ahí o por los menos con su opinión de lo que en este posteo les iremos mencionando. Siéntanse en completa libertada de compartir este posteo con la finalidad de enriquecernos de un poco de nuestra historia. Ya se la saben, pinta a que será un posteo algo largo Cabe destacar que las fotos son de vistitas varias que he realizado a la zona y una que otra bajada de la red, las identificaran porque son las más antiguas. De entrada les diré que de igual forma todo lo expuesto aquí es de información recabada en diferentes medios. Sí, puse Teotihuacan sin acento, porque es la manera correcta de escribirlo, ya que con el acento como se ve en algunas publicaciones, es porque esta castellanizado, ya que es un nombre proveniente del Náhuatl y aquí no hay palabras agudas, casi todas son graves . De esta cultura sabemos muy poco en realidad, de hecho creo que es de la que menos se sabe. No sabemos que lengua hablaban, quienes eran, de donde vinieron, su verdadero nombre, entre tantas otras cosas. Se hará un posteo infinito si ahondamos en todo lo que hay de la zona arqueológica, por lo que me voy a limitar a hablar sólo un poco del nombre y algunos datos, así como de los dos basamentos que hay ahí, o las mal llamadas pirámides, porque la definición dice que una pirámide debe de unirse en el vértice. o en la punta superior de sus caras, como ocurre en las pirámides de Egipto y las que tenemos aquí, no es el caso. Podría apostar que la mayoría que leerá este post, son del equipo que piensa que es la pirámide del sol y la pirámide de la luna, pero hay otra fuerte teoría que dice que la que ubicamos todos como la del sol es la de la tierra y la de la luna es la del sol, pero otra muy fuerte nos dice que no, que la del sol es la del Agua del cielo o del dios Tláloc y la de la luna de Chalchiuhtlicue, la diosa del agua terrenal. Está súper loco esto no? Por eso me encanta tanto la historia, porque nunca dejas de aprender. Teotihuacan es considerado como el lugar dónde nacen los dioses y es un nombre dado por Los Mexicas, pero estos últimos cuando descubrieron la zona se impactaron de la magnitud y por eso dieron ese nombre, de hecho se basaron en ellos para construir Tenochtitlan. Sin embargo, algunos estudios dicen que según los mayas los conocían como PHU. Otro dato curioso o interesante es que las enormes edificaciones que hoy vemos y por cierto ya no se permite subir, está reconstruida, no es la edificación original, es decir si es pero la cubierta no, se piensa que la cubierta original era con un fino mineral que la hacía parecer un espejo que reflejaba la luz solar. Otro dato importante es que la reconstrucción está mal hecha ya que cada peldaño representaba un día del año y hoy ya no. La que se conoce como la del sol, está considerada como la tercer pirámide más alta de la era prehispánica, después de de la de Cholula Puebla y Tikal de Guatemala, se estima que medía 65 metros. La técnica de construcción es Talud y tablero. En si se dice que es un calendario ya que originalmente la escalinata principal tenía 260 peldaños, 52 por cada ciclo del sol. Está orientada para señalar los movimientos del sol, marcando amaneceres, anocheceres y equinoccios. Se han descubierto cámaras, túneles y muchos ídolos inclusive recientemente en pandemia se obtuvieron nuevos descubrimientos. La zona se comenzó a construir con lo que se conoce la primer fase de la pirámide de la luna y fue por partes todo su desarrollo a diferencia de la del sol, fue en una sola etapa. Ya se la saben, si quieren saber más tips y recomendaciones, ver más fotos y videos, estámos en todas las plataformas como @Combiajando, así nos pueden encontrar en Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (twitter), WordPress, etc.
CombiajandoCombiajando
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Be ready to walk 3 hours. This place is a must! The pyramids are beautiful and just breathtaking. Bring comfy shoes, a hat, sunblock and plenty of water. They don't let you climb the pyramid anymore in order to preserve them, but its still a one in a lifetime experience to see them. I would recommend coming here with a full belly because there isn't anywhere good to eat around here. We arrived around 11 and there was a lot of people but we still got cool pictures. My husband and i got in for free because of a friend so that was amazing, but tickets are a bit pricey and you also have to pay for parking. For the bathroom situation (womens) the stalls dont have locks or toilet paper. There will be a woman in the front with toilet paper who will give you some and you have to give her "donations" its typical for mexico. I would recommend going to the bathroom before starting the tour. There is A LOT of merchandise sellers all throughout the entire walkway so be ready for that they will try to upsell you. If you truly want to learn the history of this place i would recommend getting a tour guide, but most of them are sketchy and expensive. We didnt get a tour guide but we just stood near people getting tours and would hear interesting facts throughout the entire way.
Nuria VillarrealNuria Villarreal
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The Pyramids of Teotihuacan are a group of ancient pre-Hispanic pyramids located in the Teotihuacan region, about 40 kilometers northeast of Mexico City. Some of the prominent pyramids at the site include: 1. **Pyramid of the Sun:** It is the third-largest pyramid in the world and the largest one in Teotihuacan. It is believed to have been dedicated to the sun god and is an imposing structure with a square at the top. 2. **Pyramid of the Moon:** Situated along the Avenue of the Dead, it is smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun but equally impressive. It provides panoramic views of the ancient city from its summit. 3. **Avenue of the Dead:** This is a central avenue connecting the main pyramids. It is thought to have served as both a ceremonial and residential area. 4. **Citadel:** At the end of the Avenue of the Dead, the Citadel contains the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, also known as the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Teotihuacan was a highly significant pre-Hispanic city, thriving between the 1st century BCE and the 8th century CE. These pyramids are remarkable examples of ancient Mesoamerican architecture and culture, and the entire site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Oscar MunozOscar Munoz
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The best way to arrive or by taking a bus from the North Bus Station. Cost of the ticket was 55 Mexican pesos and the buses leave the station aprox every 15 minutes, keep in mind they only accept cash. The buses will leave you at the entrance of the archeological site. And they come back to the city from that very same spot just across the street... Once in there taking panoramic pictures is definitely a recommendation so you can get the whole pyramid in the picture and not be too far from it. Arrive early so there's not that many crowds and the sun is not at its highest point. Bring comfortable shoes. I did some 10k steps that day. Bargain bargain bargain to the souvenir people. Necklaces for Mexican people were going for around 50 pesos and twice that for white people. If you can avoid speaking English before buying do so. After buying use it as much as you want. As far as food there's a couple of local places nearby but if you can take a lunch before leaving the city that would be better. Enjoy and don't destroy.
Sofia LeonSofia Leon
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55825 San Martín de las Pirámides, State of Mexico, Mexico
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