Teotihuacan

A recreation of a map of the city featured in the June 1967 issue of Scientific American and the captioned source.

Toilet in Teotihuacan.

A tunnel under steps in the Great Compound along the Avenue of the Dead.

Teotihuacan

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Teotihuacan, Mexico City Overview

48 km away from Mexico City, Teotihuacan is a great place to see. You can take a day excursion to this 'once a largely settled city', an experience definitely not to be missed.

The pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan has some amazing Mesoamerican pyramids, residential compounds, Avenue of the Dead, and other constructions. Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon are the most marvelled sites in Teotihuacan. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also owns some interesting displays, such as Museo de la Sitio and Palace of the Plumed Butterfly. Leaving early for this place would help you dodge the crowds and get some extra time to explore this archaeological site.