Teotihuacán
North of Mexico City
This fabulous archaeological zone lies in a mountain-ringed offshoot of the Valle de México. Site of the huge Pirámides del Sol y de la Luna (Pyramids of…
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North of Mexico City
The biggest attraction north of Mexico City is the extraordinary complex at Teotihuacán, once the largest metropolis in the Americas and one of Mexico’s most spectacular pre-Hispanic sights. Further north, the well-preserved stone statues at Tula also draw visitors.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Zona Arqueológica de Tula
North of Mexico City
Two kilometers north of Tula's center, ruins of the main ancient ceremonial site are perched on a hilltop. The highlight is standing atop a pyramid,…
Pirámide del Sol
Teotihuacán
The world’s third-largest pyramid – surpassed in size only by Egypt’s Cheops (which is also a tomb, unlike the temples here) and the pyramid of…
Museo Nacional del Virreinato
North of Mexico City
There’s a very simple reason to visit this wonderful, expansive museum comprising the restored Jesuit Iglesia de San Francisco Javier and an adjacent…
Pirámide de la Luna
Teotihuacán
The Pyramid of the Moon, at the north end of the Calzada de los Muertos, is smaller than the Pirámide del Sol, but more gracefully proportioned. Completed…
Templo de Quetzalcóatl
Teotihuacán
Teotihuacán's third-largest pyramid is the most ornate. The four surviving steps of the facade (there were originally seven) are adorned with striking…
Cuartel del Arte
North of Mexico City
This gorgeous, sprawling cultural center is an oasis of calm at Pachuca’s bustling heart. Formerly the Convento de San Francisco, the complex includes…
La Ciudadela
Teotihuacán
This expansive square complex is believed to have been the residence of the city’s supreme ruler, and its rooms may have been the city’s administrative…
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