Teotihuacán Pyramids 2022: Best Mexico City Day Trip

In this video, we visit the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Temple of Quetzalcóatl, and everything in between along the Avenue of the Dead.

First and foremost, can you still climb the pyramids of Teotihuacán? No. They closed the pyramids during Covid and decided to keep them closed to preserve them. We visited in the end of May 2022 and we asked a few different people and they all gave us the same answer: they have no intention of opening the pyramids back up. It's disappointing, but understandable.

The pyramids of Teotihuacán are about an hour outside Mexico City and easily accessible via the metro and a bus. You don't have to speak Spanish to use public transit in Mexico City - everything is pretty easy to figure out. And it's SO cheap. If you have questions about making the trip after watching the video, ask us in the comments. We'll help you through it.

There are guides available once you enter Teotihuacán, and they may be worthwhile. However, just know that nobody, including historians, really knows much about Teotihuacán. They're all just guessing. You can learn everything anybody knows in about 30 minutes at Museo Antropología's Teotihuacán exhibit.

Here are the tips we have to make sure you have a good experience while exploring the Pyramids of Teotihuacán.

1. Bring water - you can't buy it in the park
2. Bring snacks - also not available anywhere
3. Bring sunscreen - you're completely exposed the entire time
4. Bring cash - you'll need at least 200 pesos per person ($10 USD) for the metro, bus, and admission, plus small bills if you want to buy any souvenirs
5. Wear comfortable shoes - you walk A LOT
6. Beware of open-toed shoes - there are LOTS of fire ants along the Avenue of the Dead
7. There are three bathrooms, located at the Pyramids of the Moon and Sun, and at the Temple of Quetzalcóatl
8. Be nice to the vendors. They're nice and chill. Just smile and say no thank you.
9. Be there when it opens to avoid the crowds and the heat

Time stamps:

0:00 How to Get to Teotihuacán
1:19 Pyramid of the Sun (Pirámide del Sol)
2:21 Avenue of the Dead (Calzada de los Muertos)
3:16 Pyramid of the Moon (Pirámide de la Luna)
4:15 Palacio Quetzalpapálotl
5:43 Walking the Avenue of the Dead
7:23 Ciudadela and Temple of Quetzalcóatl
9:41 Explore the Avenue of the Dead complexes
11:41 Tips and recommendations
13:15 Catch the bus back to Mexico City
14:14 Final thoughts

We definitely recommend you visit the Pyramids of Teotihuacan. They're still worth it even if you can't climb the pyramids. The site is massive, the ruins are impressive, and it's so cool to be in a place with such history (even if we don't really know what that history is - it's amazing).

Thanks for watching and commenting. Feel free to ask us anything in the comments. We love chatting and answer questions.

-Brian and Isa

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Music is all from Artlist:
"Delilah" by No Borders
"Salta Montes" by Migra
"Star Night" by Ahora Misma

Filmed on May 20, 2022 on a Canon G7X Mark II.

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I'm Brian and my wife is Isa. We travel A LOT. We're all about making memories and creating great experiences. We try to stay positive and optimistic and show you everything our perfect little planet has to offer.

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[jess]

Mexico, a country full of culture and traditions, I loved your video, best regards from New York City.

[vahidvafaeerahbar]

We want to thank you as we just visited Mexico City and traveled to teotihuacan pyramids following your instructions.

[edvaira]

Welcome back! Delightful to see you guys again!

[Diana-locx]

Always love it when you guys post. Looking forward to your next one

[danielmorozin]

Thank you guys so much! I went today to the pyramids and everything is exactly how you said :) Only prices increased for few pesos which is negligible.

[dassinaperry]

Just visit today, amazing. Thanks for te video 😊

[edvaira]

This brings back some very old memories for me…I’ve only gotten to visit here once, Way back in December of 1979 when I was ten, but I remember it so very vividly! I was EXHAUSTED at the end of the day but it was SO VERY MUCH FUN! Thanks so much for this and for triggering such a nice blast of nostalgia from so long ago!

[kelseylynnmac]

So glad to see you guys upload, as always, such an exciting video!

[Carnivorousplantyum]

I was just thinking about you guys the other day hoping to see a new video.
It's good to see you alive walking the avenue of the dead.

[ferniejackson]

Wow, So very interesting!! -Loved this!!

[somedayillbeontime]

Thanks for showing the bus! And how to get there.

[christianlechuga]

Great Video Im From Zacatecas city which i recommend you guys visit

[lorenzololega]

Now u can go to visit the mammut museum, that its next to the new airport of AIFA.

[calmanny]

Fantastic video guys thanks for the info

[hosbearanda]

Just read climbing was allowed although restricted. Any other news?

[luisquezada]

I was supposed to go in June 2020 but Covid hit :(

Been holding off on going because you couldn't climb to the top but if they're keeping it closed I may as well book my trip soon.

[martinhall]

Hi Brian, another great informative video, . Glad things are slowly getting back to normal. When Isa was asleep on the bus was she snoring or was that the sound of the engine? The beard suit's you. When are Asia videos coming? Stay safe...

[onebraincellleft]

Very helpful information. Looks cool, but if you can't climb the pyramids, not sure if it's worth taking a day trip for it. Hmm

[ericapedroza]

Hello, where did you guys stay at, any hotel recommended? This has made me excited to go!😊

[michaels]

Why can't you climb the pyramids? When will they reopen for that??