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Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening on weekdays for cooler temperatures and far fewer visitors. Late afternoon gives warm light for photos but draws larger tour groups.
Budget tips
General admission around MXN 80-100, reduced rates for students and seniors; Mexican residents can often enter free on Sundays with official ID, check current rates before visiting. Buy the combined site and museum ticket at the box to save time and avoid a second queue.
Recommended for
History buffs, Archaeology enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
حقائق سريعة: Underfoot you feel layered history as walkways expose giant carved stones and a massive stone serpent head, giving a vivid sense of ritual life. Archaeologists have uncovered thousands of offerings, from vivid sculptures to sacrificial remains, revealing a metropolis that pulsed with ceremony and fierce politics.
النقاط البارزة: In 1978 construction workers unexpectedly unearthed the giant carved Coyolxauhqui disk, about 3.25 meters across and roughly eight tonnes, its fractured limbs still showing traces of red pigment and immediately revealing layers of ritual offerings beneath the street. Step into the museum's cool, dim rooms and you'll bend close to labels pointing out hundreds of tiny offerings: gold earspools no bigger than a thumb, miniature clay figurines stacked like pantry jars, and a rough greenstone mask that feels chalky under your fingertips.
Insider tips
- Start in the museum to see fragile artifacts, then walk the ruins to understand their original context.
- Wear comfortable closed shoes and a hat, the site has gravel paths and little shade.
- Bring a small bottle of water and sunscreen, there are no food vendors inside the archaeological area.
- Visit right at opening to avoid school groups and the busiest tour times, especially on weekends.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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