テオティワカン古代都市の主要観光スポット

Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan Essentials

Teotihuacan was one of the most significant urban centers in the pre-Columbian Americas. This selection highlights the massive Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, linked by the Avenue of the Dead. It includes the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, known for its intricate stone carvings, and residential complexes like Tepantitla, which houses well-preserved murals. The list also features onsite museums displaying archaeological finds and a restaurant located within a natural volcanic cave.

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The Pyramid of the Sun

The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest building in Teotihuacan, and one of the largest in Mesoamerica.

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Pyramid of the Moon

The Pyramid of the Moon is the second-largest pyramid in Mesoamerica, after the Pyramid of the Sun, and located in modern-day San Martín de…

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Temple of the Feathered Serpent

The Temple of the Feathered Serpent is the third largest pyramid at Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian site in central Mexico.

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Palace of the Jaguars

The Quetzalpapálotl complex are ruins located in Teotihuacán. The complex is best known for the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl and the stone…

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Museo de Sitio Teotihuacan

Displays archaeological artifacts recovered from the site, including obsidian tools, ceramics, and burial offerings. It features a large-scale model of the ancient city, providing a topographical perspective of the pyramids and the Avenue of the Dead.

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La Gruta

A restaurant situated within a natural volcanic cave located near the Pyramid of the Sun. It specializes in traditional Mexican and regional cuisine, offering a subterranean dining environment illuminated by natural light.

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Museo de Murales "Beatriz de la Fuente"

This museum focuses on Teotihuacan's extensive mural tradition. It displays original fresco fragments and reconstructions that showcase the city's religious iconography, social hierarchy, and the sophisticated artistic techniques used between the 1st and 7th centuries.

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Tepantitla

An elite residential complex known for its well-preserved frescoes. The most famous is the "Paradise of Tlaloc" mural, which depicts a lush afterlife scene filled with figures engaged in various activities under the protection of the rain god.