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Popular Best Things to Do in State of Mexico [2025]
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Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
4.0
/5
5 reviews
7.3
From MXN$227.46
94.3 km from downtown
Phone +5205529275157
Address: Pirámide del Sol, 54273 Teotihuacán de Arista, Méx., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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[Scenery] The popular spot of the Teotihuacan Local Culture Museum is that it has a long seaside avenue near the sea, with many palm trees, which is very beautiful and impressive. [Fun] It is worth driving here and stopping by the roadside to enjoy the scenery!
I joined the AIRBNB tour, which was very cost-effective. It was worth asking the tour guide to explain. I would have a deeper understanding of the civilization of the Aztec period. It was very sunny, so I must pay attention to sun protection. My ankles were peeled because of the sun.
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Pyramid of the Sun
4.7
/5
125 reviews
6.9
94.7 km from downtown
Phone +525529275157
Address: 55800 San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view atop Teotihuacan
1st-century Central American pyramid
32% positive reviews
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At the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun, my heartbeat gradually accelerated. That towering body still stands tall in the long river of history, as if telling the glory and tragedy of ancient civilization.
I climbed slowly, my eyes passed through the mist of history, and imagined the people who once lived here. How did they create miracles on this land, and how did they face the changes of time? Looking down from the top, the vast Avenue of the Dead stretched out in front of me, making me feel a sense of historical heaviness and loneliness.
The Pyramid of the Moon stood quietly in the distance. Although it was not as majestic as the Pyramid of the Sun, it had a unique mystery. The inclination angle of each step was different, which seemed to imply the complexity of time and life. On this ancient relic, I saw the unyielding pursuit of the human spirit. Every stone was full of stories, telling of yearning and faith.
At this moment, I met the soul of this land, intoxicated in the morning light, and my heart was filled with an indescribable touch. Mexico, this bright country, brings me a new perspective and experience. It taught me how to communicate with the past and how to find my place in the long river of history.
Before the Spanish invaded Mexico, this land had nurtured civilizations for thousands of years, including the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec. Teotihuacan, located near Mexico City, is one of them. one.
The Teotihuacan civilization began around 200 BC and was located in what is now central Mexico. It was an ancient Indian civilization that existed at about the same time as the Mayan civilization. The Teotihuacans built a city with a population of about 50,000 between 1 AD and 150 AD. It was the earliest urban-level settlement in the entire Americas. They also built many pyramids at the same time.
Today's Teotihuacan is 50 kilometers away from Mexico City, about an hour's drive away. It contains some of the largest pyramid structures built in pre-Columbian America - the Pyramid of the Sun, built around the 2nd century AD and the third largest in the world. The Great Pyramid has a square base of 225 meters x 222 meters and a five-story tower with a total height of 63 meters. The Sun Pyramid is in the east, and the Moon Pyramid is in the north. It was built about 200 years later than the Sun Pyramid. The base of the tower is 150 meters × 120 meters. The four-story tower is 46 meters tall and has a volume of 380,000 cubic meters. There are many small pyramids around, symbolizing stars ✨. Running through the entire complex is the Avenue of the Dead, the essence of Mexican culture.
Unlike the Egyptian pyramids, Teotihuacan was not a pharaoh's tomb but a city wall. The city is thought to have been founded around 100 BC. At its peak, Teotihuacan was the largest city in pre-Columbian America. The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon are places of worship.
I didn’t go with a group, so I directly hailed a car on Uber, departing from reforma for 799peso in 1 hour. When I arrived, I asked the driver to pick me up in 2 hours. Entering the scenic spot, I found a tour guide to explain it, and generously gave me 600 peso. Along the way, in addition to introducing the pyramids, I also talked about the conflict and integration of local culture and Spanish culture. The biggest advantage: freedom, no need to wait, high efficiency
Tips:
1. The Internet in Mexico is underdeveloped, and the Internet speed is very poor outside Mexico City. It is recommended to download offline maps first.
2. If the locals don’t speak English well, they need to download translation software first. I used Google Translate to communicate with the driver.
3. There are no rentals near the pyramid. The bus arrives at Gate 1 and returns at Gate 2.
4. Uber cannot be connected. If you want to rent, you can only find a security guard or tour guide. The price is 1500peso. Friends who want to take a taxi must make arrangements with the driver to arrange their return to the city.
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Pyramid of the Moon
4.9
/5
66 reviews
5.9
94.8 km from downtown
Address: Tuxpan 7, 55850 San Martín de las Pirámides, Méx., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Climb to the top for a panoramic view of La Calzada de los Muertos
Touch volcanic rock and feel the energy of millennia
29% positive reviews
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Teotihuacan is huge! There's more to Teotihuacan than just the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, which you have to climb up. This tourist attraction is so large that you may need to climb farther than it looks from the flat ground, with hundreds of steep steps leading to the top. Those ancient people were tough.
Compared to the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon is relatively lower and smaller. And you can only climb to the second-floor platform, not to the top of the pyramid. There is actually a tomb for human sacrifice behind the pyramid (I learned about it from the Mexico City Museum of Anthropology), but it is not accessible.
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La Calzada de los Muertos
5.0
/5
17 reviews
5.2
94.4 km from downtown
Address: 55825 State of Mexico, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Observe the temple's remaining colorful murals
Celebrations are held during Mexico's Day of the Dead
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The Avenue of Kings is the road connecting the Sun Pyramid and the Moon Pyramid. It is about 2 kilometers long and the road is very wide. There are different temples on both sides. It is said that after a person dies, the soul will walk from the Sun Pyramid to the Moon Pyramid and enter the underworld. This legend has given this place a mysterious color.
The Avenue of the Dead is located at the entrance of Teotihuacan Scenic Area. A little to the east of the starting point is the Quetzalcoatl Pyramid. The end of the avenue is opposite the Pyramid of the Moon, and to the east of it about halfway is the Pyramid of the Sun. In addition to these three most famous pyramids, there are many relics scattered on both sides of the avenue, some famous and some unknown. In addition, there are many locals doing business, selling some tourist souvenirs. One thing to note is that this road is 2 or 3 kilometers long, with many changing views on both sides, but there is no means of sunshade, except for holding an umbrella or wearing a hat. The sun is still quite powerful in Mexico City in summer.
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