Teotihuacán
The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon beside the Avenue of the Dead, about 50 km from Mexico City and easy to reach in a day.
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Teotihuacán is an archaeological site in the State of Mexico, about 50 km northeast of Mexico City. The city was built roughly between 100 BCE and 550 CE and was one of the largest in the pre-Columbian Americas. Visitors come for the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, which rise beside the Avenue of the Dead, a long north-south walkway lined with platforms and smaller structures. The scale of the ruins is the main reason to go.
Plan a full day, since most of the site is open ground and you will walk a lot in the sun. Bring water and a hat. The dry season, roughly November to April, is the most comfortable time to visit. Allow at least half a day for the main sights, and a full day if you want to climb a pyramid or join a guided walk. Buses to the site leave from the Northern bus terminal in Mexico City, or you can book a tour.
Teotihuacán in five
- Arrive when the gates open at 8amThe zone is open daily 8am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm. Since April 2026 INAH checks bags at all five entrances, so arrive early to beat both the queue and the late-morning heat.INAH site page
- Plan on looking, not climbingThe Pyramid of the Sun has been closed to climbing since 2020. INAH allowed a first-level climb of the Pyramid of the Moon in May 2025, but reports differ after the April 2026 attack, so ask at the gate.Tickets, hours and rules
- Take the bus from the north terminalBuses run from the Terminal Central del Norte and take roughly an hour, and Metro line 5 stops at Autobuses del Norte. Allow extra time for traffic on the way back.Teotihuacán day trip from Mexico City
- Carry water, a hat and sunscreenThe Avenue of the Dead runs about 2 km with almost no shade, and the site sits at roughly 2,300 m. Sun and altitude tire you faster than the distance suggests.
- Preview it at the anthropology museumMexico City's national anthropology museum has a Teotihuacán hall that makes the walk through the ruins easier to read. Do it the day before.Mexico City
Things to do in Teotihuacán
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Need to know
- Airport
- Mexico City (MEX) or AIFA, about 1–1.5 hours by road
- Getting there
- Bus from Mexico City's north terminal, about 1 hour; tours from the center
- Getting around
- On foot along the Avenue of the Dead, about 2 km end to end
- Best base
- Mexico City; sleep nearby only for a gate-opening start
- Entry
- General 210 MXN; daily 8am to 5pm, last entry 4:30pm Read more
Weather by month
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- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low8°Dry, cold morningsJanuaryClear
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- 21°
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- 8°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
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- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low9°Dry, clearFebruaryClear
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- 9°
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- 6 mm
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- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh26°Low11°Equinox crowdsMarchClear
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- AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low12°Hot, dryAprilClear
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- 6
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Hot, dry
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Hot, first stormsMayClear
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- 27°
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- 14°
- Precipitation
- 59 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
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- JuneRain17 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Rainy afternoonsJuneRain
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- 192 mm
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- JulyRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh23°Low12°RainsJulyRain
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- AugustRain22 rainy daysHigh23°Low12°RainsAugustRain
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- 171 mm
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- SeptemberRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh22°Low12°Rains, greenSeptemberRain
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- 22°
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- 12°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
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- 19
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- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh22°Low11°Drying outOctoberClear
Best
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- 11°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
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Drying out
- NovemberClear3 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, clearNovemberClear
Best
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- 22°
- Low
- 9°
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- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
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- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low8°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
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- 21°
- Low
- 8°
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- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
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Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Teotihuacán, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
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- Fri25°12°27%Friday: Rain. High 25°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 27%.
- Sat23°12°56%Saturday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 56%.
- Sun21°10°57%Sunday: Drizzle. High 21°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 57%.
Updated 02:20 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Mexico Cityabout 1 hour by busThe base for most visits, with the anthropology museum for context.Read the guide
- Pueblaabout 2–2.5 hours by carAn onward leg east, not a same-day add: a colonial city of tiled churches and mole, best as a night.Read the guide
- Tulaabout 1.5–2 hours by carA Toltec site known for its tall basalt warrior figures.
Before you go to Teotihuacán
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Rules for Teotihuacán, checked
- General admission is 210 MXN and the zone is open daily from 8am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Teotihuacán FAQ
How do you get to Teotihuacán from Mexico City?
By bus from the Terminal Central del Norte, about an hour each way, or on a guided tour from the center. The bus is cheapest and a tour handles timing. Allow extra time for traffic on the way back.
Can you climb the Pyramid of the Sun?
No. The summit of the Pyramid of the Sun has been closed since 2020 and only the INAH can reopen it. The Pyramid of the Moon first level was allowed in May 2025, but its status is unclear after the April 2026 attack, so ask at the gate.
How long do you need at Teotihuacán?
Three to four hours covers the Ciudadela, the Avenue of the Dead and both pyramids. Add an hour for the site museum. Hot afternoons shorten most visits, so start early.
Do you need a guide at Teotihuacán?
No, the site is open and signed, but little explanatory text stands in front of the buildings. A guide at the gate or a tour earns its cost if you want the history; a bus plus a museum visit the day before works if you do not.
What is the best time to visit Teotihuacán?
A weekday at 8am between October and February, when mornings are dry and cool. Sundays bring large crowds because entry is free for Mexican nationals, and the spring equinox draws very large ones.