Teopanzolco

Aside from its location in the middle of modern Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco is not the most remarkable ruin you can visit. The three-hectare, handicap accessible site contains four large, and several other smaller remnants of a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. Two large buildings show stonework representing the Tlahuic and Aztec, occupations. Fittingly, a patch of wildflowers now marks an ancient burial site.

While signs and descriptions are available in three languages, the information offered is limited. More information may be coaxed from the ticket sellers.

Location:
Ca. Rio Balsas and Av. Teopanzolco

Colonia Vista Hermosa

Cuernavaca Morelos
Cuernavaca, Mexico

Ruin Types:
Cultural walking tour

Getting There
Conveniently located along Avenida Teopanzolco, follow the pyramid signs east of downtown if driving, or better yet, take a cab.

Travel Tips: Wear sturdy walking shoes if you intend to climb the steep pyramid steps. Guardrails are almost non-existent.

Price Description: 37 pesos ($2.70) entrance fee, free to children under 13.

35 ($2.50) pesos to use your videocamera

Entrance fee is waived for students, retirees and, on Sundays, all Mexican citizens

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:9 a.m.

Open Hours to:5 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Bring water and wear a hat to shade from the sun—the grounds are wide open and no refreshments are available on-site.

Plaza Cuernavaca Shopping Center

Currencies accepted
Mexican peso

By Leanne Mackenzie

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Created: 28 Aug 2009

Updated: 02 Sep 2009