Top Things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
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Things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan, El Tajin, Ex Hacienda de Ixtoluca, Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada, Archealogic Zone of Tehuacan Viejo, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Museo del Templo Mayor, Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone, La Quemada, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).
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1. Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
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5.0 based on 8,792 reviews
The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the ruins of what was once the sixth largest city in the world.
Reviewed By suesW5671GT - Kingston, Canada
Pros- incredible pyramids that you are still able to climb and get amazing views ! Cons- loads of people especially if you arrive after lunch Tips- arrive before 10 am; climb Sun Pyramid first ( to avoid the massive crowds and heat); then climb Moon Pyramid; bring water and sunscreen and a hat; you will spend about 4-6 hours if you have lunch at a local restaurant; no need for a guide if you have access to internet; check out sightdoing.net - How to visit Teotihuacan without a tour by Becky. Great website with step by step instructions including photos.
2. El Tajin
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5.0 based on 648 reviews
These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
Reviewed By lluxd87 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Our first pyramid in Mexico, cannot wait to see more. El Tajin has lots of stories to share, even if most of the site and old city is destroyed. Just to imagine how they built such a magical place back then makes me speechless. Our guide Jorge was very knowledgeable and friendly, so was our group transport, comfortable. Looking forward to the pyramid of the sun.
3. Ex Hacienda de Ixtoluca
4. Piramide de la Serpiente Emplumada
5. Archealogic Zone of Tehuacan Viejo
6. Teotihuacan Pyramids
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By leahau - Regina, Canada
Teotihuacán pyramids are incredible. Pyramid of the sun abs pyramid of the moon can both be climbed, as well as some smaller pyramids. The steps are rough and very steep and sometimes uneven. They have hand rails on most sections of the climb up and down. Beautiful views from both pyramids. There is also locals selling their handicrafts at the entrance and exit as well as within the site. I didn’t notice any water being sold so being your own. It can get very hot. There are bathrooms near the entrance. When we arrived we were asked if we wanted a free history tour. We followed a lady in her motorbike to a little store where someone talked about the agave plant and we sampled some tequila. Then we were asked to look through their store. — avoid this if you do not want to purchase anything or get the “history” which wasn’t actually given. Highly recommend this visit. It’s a ways out of Mexico City, but worth the drive.
7. Museo del Templo Mayor
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4.5 based on 4,327 reviews
The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believed to be center of the universe.
Reviewed By murali8121 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Located in the historical centre next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the national Palace. Open 9.00 - 5.00 except Mondays Entry ticket 80 pesos Time required to see two hours and more depending on interest The temple construction began around 1325 and was rebuilt multiple times. The Spanish partly destroyed the temple to make way for a cathedral in 1521. Templo Mayor was built as the main temple in the ancient capital city of Tenochtitlan for worshipping the God of war Huitzilopochtli, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, on top of pyramids with separate staircases. Do not miss the museum behind the excavations which exhibit plenty of the findings in several floors.
8. Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone
9. La Quemada
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
The well-preserved ruins of a city that is believed to have been occupied by the Aztecs.
Reviewed By AstralTravelMX
If you have been to other archaeological sites like Chichen Itza or Teotihuacan, you may not be impressed, but there is something about this place... Nobody knows who built it, what it meant or the purpose of it. I am just fascinated by the mistery around it, and the view of the desert! Bring a good hat, water and your boots because you are gonna walk.
10. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
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4.5 based on 4,882 reviews
One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.
Reviewed By k7vidya - London, United Kingdom
This cathedral was built on top of the foundation of the Aztec Temple, in 16th century by Spanish and one of the biggest of its kind. This impressive cathedral forms one side of the Zocalo, the Historic center of Mexico City, so you won’t miss it. It has a mix of architecture and a couple of different chapels for mass. During the mass, the main chapel will have the front portion sectioned off, so those wanting to attend can do so in peace. You can see how the various earthquakes have damaged the foundation of the building. Once inside (especially the chapel on the right) you can see how slanted the structure has become due to weak ground and major earthquakes in 1985 and then 2017. Slant of this building can be noticed from outside too.
