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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, Mexico

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Fans of walking along historical sites will be able to visit the pre-hispanic city of Teotihuacan, which is located not far from Mexico City. The exact age of the abandoned city is unknown. According to scientists, it could reach the area of ​​28 square km, the population was about 200 000 people. The enormous scale, elaborate design, and preserved ruins of the once majestic buildings testify to the fact that the city has flourished over the years. It came to desolation in the middle of the 7th century AD.

Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, Mexico The exact cause of the desolation remains unknown. Definitely a rich and prosperous city was completely looted and destroyed. During the study, scientists found abandoned tombs and caches that store ritual gifts. Many sacred Mayan statues were smashed or disfigured. Based on these data, it can be assumed that the cause of downfall was a foreign invasion or an uprising of the oppressed lower strata of the population. However, researchers are confused by the fact that no traces of human conflicts and uprisings were found on the territory.

The center of the pre-hispanic city of Teotihuacan is the Citadel. That’s a huge internal space that can host up to 100 000 people. Around the square there are several pyramids. The Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon are main ones among them. During archaeological research, scientists were able to discover a lot of valuable artifacts, including ritual paraphernalia, household items, and ancient Mayan masks. A significant part of the artifacts are presented today at the National Museum of Anthropology situated in Mexico City. Next - Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquis


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Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Banamex' located in 1.64 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Grupo Enlaces' is located in 20 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Gas Texcoco' in 1.04 km
Supermarket: 'Distribuidora Abarrotera Mazapa, S.A. De C.V.' in 0.69 km
Parking: 'Parkplatz Piram' in 0.3 km
Apotheek: 'MAESELI' in 0.81 km
Police station: 'COMANDANCIA MUNICIPAL SAN FRANCISCO MAZAPA' in 0.9 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La Gruta' in 0.24 km
Railway station: 'Plaza Aragón' in 26 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Benito Juarez Airport MEX - in 37 km
 »  Hermanos Serdan International Airport PBC - in 76 km
 »  Queretaro International Airport QRO - in 174 km
 »  Del Bajio International Airport BJX - in 310 km
 »  Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport ZIH - in 360 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Teotihuacan City

Hotel Quetzalcalli

Located in 1 km from Teotihuacan City
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Rooms: 6
The rooms at this hotel come with cable TV and a wardrobe, table and balcony. They also feature a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. Hotel … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Quinto Sol

Located in 2 km from Teotihuacan City
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Rooms: 38
Hotel Quinto Sol rooms include a safety deposit box and a private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with cable TV. Guests at the Hotel Quinto can dine … More: photo, rates and booking
Temazcal Tepeyolotli

Located in 3 km from Teotihuacan City
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Rooms: 5
You can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. They also feature tiled floors, a nightstand and dressing tables. The bathrooms are shared. Guests … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Teotihuacan

Located in 4 km from Teotihuacan City
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Rooms: 18
The rooms have flat-screen cable TVs, functional décor and some may have a hot tub. The suites also feature a small seating area. Hotel … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Eskamoles Ant Eggs in Mexico Restaurants
42 km - Eskamoles Ant Eggs in Mexico Restaurants
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Calakmul
52 km - Calakmul
In Mexico on the territory of the colorful modern district of Santa Fe is the building, which the locals called 'the washing machine'. From the outside, Calakmul skyscraper really looks like a modern washing machine. It was named in honor of the ancient city of …
Estadio Azteca
53 km - Estadio Azteca
The Estadio Azteca (Azteca Stadium), located in Mexico, is one of the most recognizable and most recognizable battlegrounds in the world, and not just because of the impressive size and design design. The opening of the stadium, on whose grandstands today 105 000 …
Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl
78 km - Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl
Popocatepetl is one of the most important natural attractions of Mexico. The height of this active volcano is 5 426 meters, but it is famous not because of scale. Several ancient monasteries that are considered the historical heritage of world significance, have …
Chapel La Estancia
92 km - Chapel La Estancia
Cuernavaca, Mexico, became known to the world thanks to its outstanding wedding Chapel La Estancia. It is situated on the territory of a picturesque garden that for a number of years is being used for wedding ceremonies. In 2007 one of the local young architects …
La Purificadora Hotel
99 km - La Purificadora Hotel
La Purificadora is located in Puebla, Mexico. The building in which it is located was built in 1822. It was a water treatment plant in the past. Food ice has been produced here for many decades. But the industrial enterprise lost its original significance over time. …

Top destination around Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan - Mexico City

The high-class Room Mate Valentina is also made in accordance with modern trends. White remains the basis of the hotel’s décor. All rooms are made in different styles. Some guest rooms are absolutely white, and some rooms have bright accessories in different colors of the rainbow. Graphic patterns on the walls, colorful furniture, bold colored curtains, and unusual installations on the ceiling – it is not hard to find a room to fit one’s taste at Room Mate Valentina. Public areas are also decorated with designer furniture in crisp white and interesting artistic lighting.

Hotel Grand Prix is a true masterpiece of designer art. A mere view of the hotel’s façade makes travelers stop in a complete astonishment. The façade of the building is a futuristic construction made of glass and metal that is skillfully illuminated when darkness comes to the city. Behind the glass façade, there are a wonderful indoor garden and comfortable relaxation areas with country-style furniture. All guest rooms at Hotel Grand Prix are spacious and have décor made of natural materials only.
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