Explore The Great Teotihuacan

The Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, the “City of the Gods”, was one of the largest ceremonial and trade centers in Mesoamerica. Nowadays, it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country, even earning the World Heritage Site by UNESCO title back in 1987. Teotihuacan is one of the most famous day trips from Mexico City and a buzzing point that welcomes more than a million people a year – as impressive today as it was in its greatest moment of glory.

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Located just one hour from our hotel in Roma Mexico City, Teotihuacan can be visited easily in one day with our curated Colima 71’s Signature Experience where, in addition to round-trip transportation and a private guide, you can also revel in an exquisite mezcal-based pairing and many more surprises, just for you.

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A sneak-peek at the past

Teotihuacan was one of the largest cities in the pre-Hispanic world, with a population that must have reached 200,000 people, perhaps even more. Although much is still unknown about its founders and rulers, it is known that the city was an important religious, political, and economic center, as well as a strategic stronghold for crossing and connecting with ancient towns and cities.

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Even though theories about who built Teotihuacan vary and differ – the Totonac, Nahua or Otomangue, among others – it is indisputable that the city was a point of influence in Mesoamerica: a beacon of civilization and a demonstration of complex and structured thinking, even analyzing it under a lens with the standards of the modern world.

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Visiting Teotihuacan in a swift day trip from Mexico City is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of a civilization that disappeared centuries ago, but created an undeniable legacy that has survived the passage of time and the inclemencies of rain, wind, and earth. Walking along its avenues and exploring its temples, it is easy to let yourself go and feel like a time traveler, contained in a legend of the classical world.

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What to visit in Teotihuacan

Around an hour away from our hotel in Roma Mexico City, perfect for a day trip from Mexico City, the Pyramid of the Sun is a must-see – the largest structure at the site and one of the largest in Mesoamerica, at more than 60 meters high. Together with its sister, the Pyramid of the Moon, it’s an all-around feast: two imposing structures that refer to a magical and mystical way of life and connection with nature and the cosmos, with centuries of mystery around them.

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Other points of interest include the Temple of Quetzalcóatl, adorned with paintings and sculptures of the great feathered serpent, one of the main deities of Mesoamerica. There are also residential complexes such as the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl, where you can see murals and decorations that reveal aspects of the daily life and religious beliefs of its inhabitants.

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In addition to being deeply educational and inspiring, visiting Teotihuacan through a Mexico City tour is also an act of preservation: each visitor contributes to the conservation of this important archaeological site, a laudable and vital mission so that future generations can discover its history and strengthen their connection with the roots of the humanity.

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Discover the magic of Mexico City

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Among our wide array of Signature Experiences, select Mexico City tours where you will find everything from trips to the past –such as visits to the imposing Teotihuacan and the impressive Museum of Anthropology–, through gourmet experiences such as gastronomic trips through the culinary tradition of our country, to celebrations of Mexican identity such as Lucha Libre shows and much more.

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At Colima 71, we are waiting for you with open arms. Gift yourself a unique and unforgettable moment in one of the best hotels in Roma Mexico City, in the beating heart of the city.

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