Teotihuacan Pyramids (Mexico) > Reviews

Advantages: glorious pyramids! enchanting, amazing, beautiful landscapes
Disadvantages: few food and drink options so bring your own!

...mostly just about facts about Teotihuacan do give you a bit of an overview of the place. If facts and a little history are what interest you then it may not be so bad. Bear with me as i think this is the longest opinion i have written so far. Teotihuacan is a magical place full of power. It is no wonder it used to be the site of many Aztec temples. Teotihuacan is where a group of Aztecs lived and worshipped their gods. This place is full of ceremonial ... Read review

Advantages: Weeellll if you're there then I guess you really should see them
Disadvantages: Not the right place to go if pyramids are what you want.

So you're in Mexico City. Everyone is talking about Teotihuacan, the pyramids. You're probably very excited to go. I had already been to see the pyramid down in the Yucatan at Chichen Itza so I know that I really wanted more. Despite the fact that I can speak Spanish, I took an organised trip there. It's not expensive and usually it'll include a trip to a tequila making factory and a visit to see the relic of the virgin Guadalupe (mentioned in ... Read review

Advantages: Incredible, breathtaking
Disadvantages: Very hot, lot of walking in the Sun!

Teotihuacan is breathtaking, as soon as you walk onto the sight, you are overawed by the size of the pyramids. It is worth getting a guide to explain everything to you as the site is so huge, and there is a lot of interesting history and explanations about the site (good descriptions in the review above). Some practical stuff - it's cheaper to get a second class bus that Mexicans use than a tourist bus, these go from the Eastern bus station. It ... Read review