Teotihuacán Ruins

Teotihuacan. Photo by Will Gray.

One of the country's cultural highlights, these impressive ruins can be visited easily in one day even if your base is Mexico City. Dating back to the days of the Maya, this former urban center has been impressively preserved. Two gigantic pyramids - including the world's third largest, the Pyramid of the Sun - are the centrepieces, but there are plenty points of interest around the site so it is well worth taking a guide to get the most out of it. Hidden away are colourful ancient murals, hidden temples and even an ancient shower room, but the view from the Pyramid of the Moon is worth the trip alone.

Location:
Mexico City, Mexico

Ruin

Getting There
Take bus from Terminal Norte or Indigos Verdes every 20 minutes, 1-1.5hrs.

Price Description: Bus 25-35 pesos each way, Entry 45 Pesos, Guide 400 Pesos for a group.