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The archaeological zone of Teotihuacan

Archaeological site·Teotihuacan

UNESCO, 1987

About The archaeological zone of Teotihuacan

The Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 (whc.unesco.org). It lies in San Juan Teotihuacán, in the State of Mexico (CDMX official tourism site).

Why it's on our list

  • Arrive early

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The archaeological zone of Teotihuacan before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The archaeological zone of Teotihuacan are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The airport (AICM)36 kmCar or taxi 153 min

Train and coach terminals

  1. TAPO (coaches east)35 kmCar or taxi 149 min

Location

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