Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Sun (55800 San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico City) — Teotihuacán is a large and majestic archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city’s fascinating history. This is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Mexico, and one of the must-visit sites on a trip to Mexico City.
The Pyramid of the Sun is nearly 200 feet high and 700 feet wide. This pyramid was built on top of a cave which was discovered in 1970. The cave is over 100 yards long and ends in the shape of a four-leaf clover, with four chambers. In ancient Mexico, caves represented passageways to the underworld but were also thought of as the womb of the earth. Admission: MX$70 per person (free for children under 13 years)(Free for Mexican citizens & residents on Sundays). Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.