Location: San Juan Teotihuacan
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The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in San Juan Teotihuacan, Estado de Mexico
Teotihuacán is a town and municipality located in the State of Mexico. It is in the northeast of the Valley of Mexico, 45 km northeast of Mexico City and 119 km from the state capital of Toluca. Teotihuacan takes its name from the ancient city and World Heritage site that is located next to the municipal seat. "Teotihuacan" is from Nahuatl and means "place of the gods." In Nahua mythology the sun and the moon were created here. The seal of the municipality features the Pyramid of the Sun from the archeological site, which represents the four cardinal directions. The building is tied to a character that represents water which is linked to an arm that is joined to the head of an indigenous person who is seated and speaking. This person represents a god. Much of the history of the area has been tied to the ancient city, most recently involves controversy connected with commerce and development around the site.
Restaurants in San Juan Teotihuacan
1. Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
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5.0 based on 8,792 reviews
The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the ruins of what was once the sixth largest city in the world.
Reviewed By suesW5671GT - Kingston, Canada
Pros- incredible pyramids that you are still able to climb and get amazing views ! Cons- loads of people especially if you arrive after lunch Tips- arrive before 10 am; climb Sun Pyramid first ( to avoid the massive crowds and heat); then climb Moon Pyramid; bring water and sunscreen and a hat; you will spend about 4-6 hours if you have lunch at a local restaurant; no need for a guide if you have access to internet; check out sightdoing.net - How to visit Teotihuacan without a tour by Becky. Great website with step by step instructions including photos.
2. Teotihuacan en Bici
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5.0 based on 332 reviews
Enjoy Teotihuacan in a different way, with experiences that will take you to places that are not usually included in a conventional tour when visiting the Archaeological Zone, the Magical Towns that surround it, as well as the Tourist Corridor of the Teotihuacán Valley. Teotihuacán is much more than the Pyramids. We will make your experience more exciting with balloon flights, temazcal, hiking, guided walking tours, cooking classes, bike rides, tours of the pulque haciendas, among many other things. We maintain the Prevention Measures to Continue Taking Care of Everyone from everyone and thus be able to provide a safe, extraordinary and fun experience. #SafeTravels Teotihuacán en Bici has a strong social commitment to the community, which is why in each and every one of the activities we carry out we involve local artisans, producers and companies.
3. Sky Balloons Mexico
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5.0 based on 510 reviews
Leader balloon flights over one of the most important tourist sites in the world company , Teotihuacan enjoyed from a unique view , taking off from Globopuerto Sky Balloons which has all the services required to fully enjoy this incredible scenic drive , plus is recognized as the best strategic point is that the winds take you through the valley of Teotihuacan and its extraordinary architecture.
4. Teotihuacan Real Archaeology Tours
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Live the best experience in Teotihuacan with a professional archaeologist as your guide, only in Teotihuacan Real Archaeology. The explanation is given by an specialist of the Teotihuacan culture. The tour takes around 3 to 4 hours. It's a walking tour, includes the pyramid of the Son, Moon, and Quetzalcoatl Temple.
5. Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada
6. Teotihuacan Pyramids
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By leahau - Regina, Canada
Teotihuacán pyramids are incredible. Pyramid of the sun abs pyramid of the moon can both be climbed, as well as some smaller pyramids. The steps are rough and very steep and sometimes uneven. They have hand rails on most sections of the climb up and down. Beautiful views from both pyramids. There is also locals selling their handicrafts at the entrance and exit as well as within the site. I didn’t notice any water being sold so being your own. It can get very hot. There are bathrooms near the entrance. When we arrived we were asked if we wanted a free history tour. We followed a lady in her motorbike to a little store where someone talked about the agave plant and we sampled some tequila. Then we were asked to look through their store. — avoid this if you do not want to purchase anything or get the “history” which wasn’t actually given. Highly recommend this visit. It’s a ways out of Mexico City, but worth the drive.
7. Reino Animal
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