Teotihuacán Tours and Tickets

The Teotihuacán pyramids, including the famous feathered serpent pyramid, form part of the remnants of a powerful Mesoamerican city, the origins of which remain a mystery to this day. Contrary to common belief, they were not built by the Aztecs, but the Aztecs were the ones who named the site Teotihuacán.

No, not at present. There are currently restrictions on climbing the Teotihuacán pyramids, which have previously been accessible to visitors. It's not clear whether these restrictions will remain in place temporarily or permanently. While you can’t climb the pyramids themselves right now, you can climb the lower platforms.

Teotihuacán is home to two pyramids: the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest of the two, reaching a height of 216 feet (66 meters) at the top of 248 steps, while the Pyramid of the Moon is 140 feet (43 meters) tall and has approximately 200 steps (the exact number is up for debate).

Teotihuacán is a vast site with little to no shade, so wear light layers and a hat to protect you from the beating sun. Take plenty of water and sunscreen along, and don’t forget comfortable shoes. You’ll likely cover some serious ground on foot as you’re exploring the site.

Yes, there are public bathrooms available at Teotihuacán, but only near the access points and not in the main site itself. You’ll find the restrooms at the entrance and near the Pyramid of the Moon, but the Avenue of the Dead, which is 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) long, has no restrooms.

The site is open 365 days a year from 9am to 5pm. If you didn’t buy your Teotihuacán tickets in advance, it's worth arriving earlier than 9am, as lines can be long. Another perk of early arrival is, of course, beating the heat. If the morning won’t work with your schedule though, just keep in mind that you can’t enter after 3pm.