It took some time to get to Teotihuacán from Mexico City. We took an Uber from our apartment to the Central de Autobuses del Norte, the enormous bus station in north CDMX. We bought our tickets, and with four minutes to spare, we boarded bus to the site of the pyramids and were on our way. Happily, the bus was air conditioned and comfortable for the hour and 15 minute trip. We didn’t do a lot of research before we arrived…here’s how ChatGPT describes this archeological site ( and I can’t think of a better way to describe it.)
“Rising from the high valley northeast of Mexico City, the pyramids of Teotihuacan feel both monumental and mysterious. Built nearly two thousand years ago by a civilization whose name we no longer know, the site is anchored by the vast Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, aligned along the grand Avenue of the Dead. These structures were not tombs but ceremonial mountains—carefully planned to mirror the surrounding landscape and the movement of the cosmos. Walking the avenue today, you sense how architecture, ritual, and power converged here, making Teotihuacan one of the most influential cities in the ancient Americas and a place that still inspires awe long after its builders disappeared.”
Along the paths between the pyramids, vendors were selling trinkets…
from this persistent salesman…
we settled on a turtle-shaped ocarina that could be used on a museum tour.
The day was hot and there weren’t many shade trees…we felt the heat and the altitude, so we didn’t linger in one spot for long. Along the way, this tree looked especially pretty standing all alone.
When we left the site, we hopped on the wrong bus for our return to the city. It delivered us to the right place back in the city but without air conditioning and with very annoyingly loud, repetitive music.
These archeological sites are absolutely fascinating and worth the trip…perhaps better enjoyed on a cooler day.
One interesting thing we saw on our bus trip was this system of cable cars. These are not tourist attractions but part of the public transportation system.
We have enjoyed many wonderful meals here…last night we took a break from tacos and went to a down-home Italian restaurant with delicious pastas and lots of charm. We enjoyed a cocktail that was a little bit Italian (Aperol) and a little bit Mexican (Mescal).
