5 Best Ways to Get From Mexico City to Teotihuacan (It’s Easier Than You Think!)
Trying to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City?
You’ve come to the right place because I’ve been to Teotihuacan Ruins a few times, using a few different transport methods.
In this article, I’m going to show you the five best Mexico City to Teotihuacan transportation options.
In my personal opinion, a tour is the best way to visit — especially if you want to go on a Teotihuacan hot air balloon tour because you have to be at the ruins at about 5am for take-off (🎈 the balloons can only fly at sunrise).
If you aren’t interested in the hot air balloon Teotihuacan tours, the on-land tours are still the easiest way to get to Teotihuacan Ruins because all the best ones (like this Teotihuacan tour) offer pick-up, drop off, lunch and more.
Truthfully, it’s a bit of a trek from Mexico City to Teotihuacan Ruins, and not everyone enjoys a trek 🤣
I recommend this top-rated tour because all you have to do it show up, kick back, relax, and enjoy — plus your Teotihuacan tour guide is included.
Ok, you now know my vote for the best way to get to Teotihuacan from CDMX, but there are other ways.
Below, you’re going to discover the five best ways to get to Teotihuacan (tour, rental car, Uber, taxi and bus), so let’s dive in.
Where is Teotihuacan located?
The Teotihuacán Archaeological Zone is in the town of San Juan Teotihuacán, a pueblo magico (Mexico magic town) in Estado de México (Mexico State), which is near Mexico City.
🗺️ Teotihuacan map
Located in Central Mexico, Estado de México is one of the 32 Mexico states.
For a visual on the exact Teotihuacan location, check the map of Teotihuacan above.
How far is Teotihuacan from Mexico City?
Wondering about the Mexico City to Teotihuacan distance? The Teotihuacán Ruins are located about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Mexico City.
In normal traffic, the drive takes 1-1.5 hours by car, but can take closer to 1.5-2 hours by bus.
If you’ve heard this place called the pyramids in Mexico City or Teotihuacan Mexico City Ruins, you now see that’s a bit of a misnomer.
While these are the best pyramids near Mexico City, they aren’t located in the city itself, so it’s incorrect to call them the Mexico City Teotihuacan Ruins, Mexico City Ruins Teotihuacan, or similar.
🗿 Looking for ruins in Mexico City? Head to the Templo Mayor Aztec Temple Ruins, which are located in Centro Historico (downtown CDMX).
✈️ mexico city airport to teotihuacan Ruins
Need to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City International Airport?
You can use this map for a visual, but the distance is about 28 miles (45 km), and in normal traffic, this drive will take about 1-1.5 hours.
5 Best Ways to Get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan Ruins
I know you came here to find out how to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City — and you’re about to find out!
When traveling from Mexico City to Teotihuacan Ruins, you have these five options:
- Take a Teotihuacan tour — like this hot air balloon tour (rated 5 Stars), or this tour of the ruins with a local (rated 5 Stars)
- Rent a car in Mexico City and drive yourself
- Take a Mexico City to Teotihuacan Uber
- Take a taxi to Teotihuacan
- Take the bus to Teotihuacan
The tours to Teotihuacan from Mexico City will be the easiest, most stress free way to visit Teotihuacan Pyramid Mexico City archeological site — but you’ll find detailed information below on each way to get there.
1. Best Teotihuacan Tours from Mexico City
Wondering, What’s the best way to visit Teotihuacan Pyramids?
If you ask me, I’m going to suggest you take a tour to Teotihuacan — and you’re in the right place for Teotihuacan tours info because I have visited the Teotihuacan Pyramids both on a tour and on my own.
The verdict: I can’t stress a Teotihuacan tour enough because a qualified guide (like this Teotihuacan local guide named Hugo), will bring your experience to life in a way that only an expert who’s passionate about their topic can.
Also, the tours aren’t as much as you’d think.
For about $75-100 USD per person, you’ll get comfortable transportation to and from Teotihuacan, an accredited tour guide, your entrance to Teotihuacan, a meal, and usually another special thing or two.
When you do the math here, these tours are worth it.
Oh, and if you want to go on a Teotihuacan hot air balloon ride, you do need to go with a tour.
These tours cost more, but this is a bucket list experience as one of the few places for Mexico hot air balloon rides.
If a tour sounds like it’s totally up your alley, here are my Top 3 Mexico City to Teotihuacan tours.
1. Balloon Ride Over Teotihuacan & Tour
⭐️ RATING: 4.95 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 10 hours | 🎟 BOOK IT!
What’s Included in this tour
- Hot air balloon ride
- Tour of Teotihuacan Ruins & Pyramids with a guide
- Breakfast in a cave
- Teotihuacan tour bus transport
This Mexico City to Teotihuacan tour takes the top spot because it’s the best, most complete Teotihuacan Tour there is — with a 5 Star rating no less ⭐️
With this hot air balloon flight tour, you get picked up from your accommodation bright and early at about 4-4:30am.
This is standard for Teotihuacan balloon tours, as they only fly in the early morning — but know that this bucket list experience will be well worth it.
Book this trip!! Everything about it was perfect and the little special touches made it even more memorable! Coffee/cookie break before balloon ride, champagne and certificate after, artisan visit and tastings, breakfast in the cave. It was a flawless, memorable experience. Staff was incredible.
—Gabrielle (see more reviews)
After seeing the sunrise from your hot air balloon over Teotihuacan, you’ll enjoy a traditional Mexican breakfast in an actual cave. How cool is that?
Next, tour the Teotihuacan Ruins to see the three pyramids: Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl (pronounced quetz-al-coh-uh), named after the Aztec god.
After a long day, you can sit back and enjoy the views (or take a well-desereved nap 😴) on your private transportation shuttle back to Mexico City.
2. Teotihuacan & My Grandma’s Food
⭐️ RATING: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8.5 hours | 🎟 BOOK IT!
What’s Included in this tour
- Teotihuacan admission
- Private tour guide
- Lunch at Grandma’s House ❤️
- Mezcal & Pulque (liquor) tasting
- Round trip transportation
Meet in the popular La Condesa neighborhood at 7:30am to board your private transportation bound for Teotihuacan.
On the way to the pyramids, there will be a stop for coffee shop ☕️
Your private tour of Teotihuacan lasts from about 9am-12pm, which is enough time to see it all, including the pyramids.
After exploring, hosts Hugo and Gabriel will take you to their grandmother’s house for an authentic Mexican lunch — grandma’s 52-ingredient mole (moe-lay, a traditional Oaxaca food), which is a fifth generation recipe.
I can’t recommend this experience enough. It was THE BEST! This experience was the highlight of my trip… You have to go on this tour!
—Barbara (see more reviews)
After a satisfying lunch, enjoy your Mexican liquor tasting of mezcal and pulque, and if time permits, you’ll play the festive La Loteria game.
(🎲 Love games? Check out this cool Teotihuacan board game.)
From here, you will head back to La Condesa Mexico City for a 3pm-4pm drop off, depending on traffic.
3. Teotihuacan Scavenger Hunt tour
⭐️ RATING: 4.94 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 8 hours | 🎟 BOOK IT!
What’s Included in this tour
- Teotihuacan admission
- Private tour guide
- Scavenger hunt
- Lunch
- Transportation
Meet at the beautiful Monumento a la Revolución near Centro Historico Mexico City at 8:15am, and head to Teotihuacán Pyramids in your private, comfortable transportation.
At the site, enjoy an amusing guided tour and Scavenger Hunt — on one of the most fun tours of Teotihuacan!
This was the best experience I have ever done. The pyramids themselves were breathtaking, but Jane’s interpretation took it over the top… it’s clear that she has, and continues to study this place in great depth, but she also makes this a very, very fun experience.
—Kerry (see more reviews)
Look for clues to win the Scavenger Hunt all over the site, including the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl.
After that, head to the “Teotihuacan Underworld” to explore the off the beaten path tunnels and caves in the non-touristy areas.
After a long day of exploring, enjoy a traditional Mexican food lunch in a unique place that only locals know about.
After eating and relaxing, you’ll head back to Mexico City and be dropped off at the Monumento a la Revolución (Revolution Monument) at about 4:30-5:30pm, depending on traffic.
2. Drive to Teotihuacan (Mexico City Rental Car)
I used to think driving in Mexico City was not for the faint of heart — but now that I’ve done it myself, I see that it’s not so bad.
For those who want to rent a car in Mexico City and drive to Teotihuichan, it’s an easy drive if you follow this route to Teotihuacan from Mexico City.
⚠️ Mexico City Travel Tips: If you want to do any of these Mexico City day trips, the rental car will really come in handy.
As someone who’s done road trips around Mexico City and Central Mexico, I can’t recommend this enough.
⏳ How long is the drive from CDMX to Teotihuacan?
In normal traffic, the drive should take 1-1.5 hours, depending on where you’re coming from in Mexico City.
🅿️ Is there parking at Teotihuacan?
Yes — There is plenty of parking at Teotihuacan Ruins in numerous parking lots.
My preferred lot is the one near Gate 1 or Gate 2, which are both near The Avenue of the Dead, which you walk down to get to the pyramids.
💰 How much is parking at Teotihuacan?
The Teotihuacan parking fee is $45 pesos (or about $3 USD), and you will need pesos to pay.
3. Uber to Teotihuacan from Mexico City
Can you Uber to Teotihuacan from Mexico City?
Yes — You can Uber from Mexico City to Teotihuacan, and you can also take a taxi to Teotihuacan from Mexico City.
In fact, besides taking a Teotihuacan tour, an Uber is the most convenient way to get to Teotihuacan from DF (which stands for Distrito Federal, and is another name for Mexico City).
Keep in mind that in Mexico City and the surrounding areas, there are streets called Teotihuacan — which you might see called Calle Teotihuacan (or similar).
When you open the Uber app, make sure to type in Teotihuacan Ruins, Teotihuacan Botanical Gardens, or Teotihuacan Archeological Site so you get to the right place.
💰 How much is a Teotihuacan Uber from Mexico City?
Prices vary because Uber fares are dynamic, but figure about $800-1,000 pesos ($40-50 USD) each way if you’re traveling outside of rush hour.
You will also need to pay the tolls if you take the toll road — which is usually much faster than the free roads.
Sometimes, the toll goes right to the credit card connected to your Uber account, but the driver may also ask you to pay the toll as you’re crossing it.
It shouldn’t be more than $100 pesos, but make sure you have cash on you.
🤔 Where do I exit the Uber?
For the easiest access to the pyramids, ask the driver to drop you off at Puerta 1 (Gate 1, the main entrance) or Puerta 2 (Gate 2, entrance closest to the pyramids).
These are the main entrances, though it’s still about a 15-25 minute walk to get to the pyramids, and you can also buy your Teotihuacan entrance tickets here.
🤔 Where do I get an Uber from Teotihuacan to Mexico City?
When you’re ready to leave, know that getting back to Mexico City from Teotihuacan by Uber is no problem.
There are usually Uber drivers who wait in the area for passengers, so you shouldn’t wait more than 5-10 minutes for a car (even though Teotihuacan is pretty remote).
To get your Teotihuacan Uber, head to the designated Uber Zone at Teotihuacan at Gate 1.
Note: The last time I visited Teotihuacan Ruins, they were only letting Ubers come here.
From what I was told, this became the Uber Zone so that drivers would always know where to get passengers, and because this area has the best cell signal to call the Uber.
🤑 How much should I tip when taking Uber in Mexico City?
No matter where you go in Mexico, it’s expected that you tip (though technically optional to tip).
While the amount you tip is a personal choice, tipping in Mexico City is generally 10-15% for services — but more is always appreciated for excellent service
I always tip my CDMX Uber drivers $10-20 pesos for shorter trips within Mexico City, but for the longer drive from Mexico City to Teotihuacan, I’d tip $30-50 pesos (about $2-3 USD).
4. Taxi to Teotihuacan from Mexico City
While you absolutely can take a taxi from CDMX to Teotihuacan Ruins — personally, I would stick to Uber over taxis. Here’s why:
I’ve been living in Mexico since 2018, which is long enough to know that many Mexican people recommend you be careful with taxis.
Now, I just avoid them unless I have no other choice.
In Mexico City, you do have a choice — and the best choice in the Uber vs taxi debate is Uber.
⚠️ Note: If you’re coming from the U.S. or another country, you can use your same Uber account in Mexico.
🚕 How to get a taxi in Mexico City
If you do want to take a taxi in Mexico City, make sure it’s a sanctioned taxi from the “sitios,” or official taxi stations (AKA taxi ranks).
From what I’ve always heard, this is safer than hailing a cab on the street.
Now, you will see locals hailing their cabs on the street, but its not known as the smartest idea for visitors.
💰 How much is a taxi from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?
Since the distance from Mexico City to Teotihuacan is a bit far, and the drive time is usually about one hour — you should expect to pay about $800-1,000 pesos (about $40-50 USD) for a one way trip.
The price will depend on your negotiation skills; you might pay as little as $500 pesos, and as much as $1,000 pesos (about $25-50 USD) each way.
5. Teotihuacan Bus from Mexico City
Wondering, What’s the cheapest way to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?
The answer is taking the bus to Teotihuacan — which should only cost you about $150 pesos (about $15 USD) for round-trip tickets.
With a robust yet inexpensive public transportation system, this will always be the best way to travel if you’re visiting Mexico City on a budget and trying to save money.
The bus from Mexico City to Teotihuacan Pyramids departs about every 15-30 minutes from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte (North Terminal).
You’ll find it on the map here.
Ⓜ️ Coming by metro? Take the Yellow Line (Line 5) towards Politecnico, and get off at the Autobuses del Norte stop, which is three stops before the end of the line.
🎟️ Where do i buy bus tickets to Teotihuacan Ruins?
You can buy your tickets online right now using this link if you want to — or you can buy them from the bus station when you arrive.
When you arrive at the Mexico City North Bus Terminal, look for Puerta 8 (Door/Gate 8), and walk down that concourse.
You’ll want to buy your tickets from a booth that says Autobuses Teotihuacan, Autobuses Teotihuacanos, or Piramides on it.
These kiosks are located near the end of the concourse.
⏰ What’s the Mexico City to Teotihuacan bus schedule?
The Mexico Teotihuacan bus usually leaves about every 15-30 minutes, and you should have no issues getting a bus to Teotihuacan without an advance ticket purchase.
🎟️ how much are Teotihuacan bus tickets?
Prices can vary a bit, but the last time I took the bus to Teotihuacan, I paid $168 pesos (about $15 USD) for round-trip bus tickets to Teotihuacan Ruins.
🚌 Where do you board the bus to Teotihuacan?
It can get hectic at Mexico City bus stations, but don’t let this part throw you off.
Once you walk outside of the bus station after buying your ticket, there will be people lined up in front of all the buses, and headed to different places all over Mexico.
The bus you want will say Piramides or Teotihuacan on the front of it.
⚠️ Teotihuacan Travel Tips: Make sure to double check with the driver or an attendant to verify that you’re getting on the bus to Teotihuacan archeological site — not the pueblo of San Juan Teotihuacan.
Most buses usually also stop in the town of San Juan Teotihuacan, but then they continue to Teotihuacan Ruins.
After the stop in town, you’re only about 10 more minutes from these Mexico ruins.
⏳ How long is the drive from CDMX to Teotihuacan by bus?
In total, the bus ride from Mexico City to Teotihuacan takes about one hour from the North Terminal.
It’s a nice drive once you exit the city, which can be hectic with the notoriously bad Mexico City traffic.
If you can, sit on the left side of the bus so you can see the colorful town about halfway through the drive.
Teotihuacan Guide & FAQ
What does Teotihuacan mean?
In the Nahuatl language (which is the Aztec language), the Teotihuacan meaning is the place where the gods were created, or the place where men become gods.
If you’ve ever seen Teotihuacan called the Mexico City of the Gods, now you know why!
What’s the best time to visit Teotihuacan Ruins?
The best tip for visiting Teotihuacan is to arrive early. They open at 9am, and it’s best to arrive at that time.
Arriving early to Teotihuacan serves two practical purposes.
First, you beat the traffic driving to Teotihuacan.
Though it’s only about 25 miles from Mexico City, it can take up to 1.5-2 hours to drive there in bad traffic.
Second, getting to Teotihuacan early also means you beat the midday sun as best as possible.
As such an important archeological site, most trees at Teotihuacan have been cleared so archeologists, historians and anthropologists can study the site.
While great for them, it means less shade for us visitors.
What’s the Teotihuacan weather like?
Central Mexico has what’s known as the Eternal Spring climate, so the Teotihuacan weather feels like it’s springtime year-round.
Of course, summer in Mexico is going to be hotter than winter in Mexico.
The rainy season lasts from about April to September, and it will likely rain each afternoon for an hour or two.
What should I bring to Teotihuacan?
A water bottle is essential — and these Water-To-Go Bottles (seen above) not only keeps you hydrated but will also filter your drinking water so you don’t get sick in Mexico.
This Water Buffalo Hydration Backpack, a combo water bottle and backpack, is the most practical of all things to take to Teotihuacan.
You can store your things, and keep it on your back so you’re hands-free when touring the pyramids, and use the handy straw to take sips of water when needed.
You’ll want to wear light, breathable clothing because it’s hot year-round at Teotihuacan Ruins.
Oh, and don’t forget your sunglasses and sun hat with a strap (here’s a sun hat for men).
The site is very large, so wear your most comfortable sneakers — and consider these gel inserts — the perfect accessory to tour Mexico.
Finally, fon’t forget your oil-free, sweat-proof sport sunscreen because there’s very little shade at Teotihuacan, and you can really work up a sweat touring this massive site.
What are the Teotihuacan opening hours?
Teotihuacan City of Gods is open daily, 9am-5pm.
The last Teotihuacan admission is at 3pm, so you must arrive by 3pm or you won’t be allowed in.
How much is Teotihuacan admission?
Admission to Teotihuacan City of the Gods costs $100 MXN pesos (about $5 USD).
You can buy your Teotihuacan Pyramids tickets when you arrive.
Accessibility & Facilities at Teotihuacan
There are five entry gates at Teotihuacan Ruins, and you can buy admission tickets at each.
🎟️ The Teotihuacan entrance fee is $100 pesos per person (about $5 USD), and cash only.
The restrooms are located near these entry gates, as are the small refreshment snack stands.
If you didn’t bring your own water bottle, buy one here before you go inside.
Much of the Teotihuacan site is paved, and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
There is reserved parking at Gates 2, 3 and 5 for visitors with disabilities, and Gate 3 has ramps and walkways for visitors with mobility difficulties or who use wheelchairs.
🅿️ Note: The Teotihuacan parking fee for any lot is $45 pesos (about $3 USD), and you will need to pay in pesos.
What is Teotihuacan?
Teotihuacan is an ancient, prehispanic city and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It has some of the most famous and best ruins in Mexico.
This archeological site dates back to the mysterious Teotihuacan civilization and the Teotihuacanos.
This civilization predates the Aztecs, though archeologists say the Aztecs did inhabit Teotihuacan in the 1400s.
For more information, visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids official website here.
This site offers a wealth of info about the most visited archaeological site near Mexico City.
How do you pronounce Teotihuacan?
Wondering, What’s the Teotihuacan pronunciation?! That’s a common question, so let’s clear it up.
The correct Teotihuacan pronunciation is tay-oh-tee-wok-on.
How old is Teotihuacan Ruins archeological site?
The exact age isn’t known, but many Teotihuacan Pyramids history experts say it was founded as early as 400 BC — making it about 2,500-years-old.
At its peak, the Teotihuacan population was as high as 200,000 people, one of many cool Teotihuacan history facts.
Who built Teotihuacan?
Here’s one of many fun facts about Teotihuacan: Though it’s attributed to the Teotihuacanos and named Teotihuacan, no one knows for sure who built the site.
Since little is known about the Teotihuacano civilization, the best guest historians have (at least for now), is that people from this ancient culture did build Teotihuacan Ruins.
Centuries later, the Toltec civilization and Aztec civilization also inhabited Teotihuacan.
How many pyramids are at Teotihuacan Ruins?
There are three Teotihuacan pyramids: Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl — though there are a lot more things to see at Teotihuacan besides pyramids.
Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun
The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest Teotihuacan pyramid, standing at 216-feet-high (66 meters), with 248 steps to the top.
At its base, this pyramid measures 720-feet by 760-feet (220 meters by 230 meters).
⚠️ UPDATE: As of 2020, you can no longer climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan. This was done as a measure to preserve these ancient structures.
Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon
This Teotihuacan Pyramid is only slightly smaller than the Pyramid of the Sun, with more than 200 steps to the top of the Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Moon.
⚠️ UPDATE: As of 2020, you can no longer climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan. This was done as a measure to preserve these ancient structures.
Teotihuacan Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl
The Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl (pronounced quetz-awl-coh-wat-tull) is the smallest of the three Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico.
It is dedicated to one of the most important Aztec gods, Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.
In fact, you may also hear this pyramid called the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Palace of Quetzalpapalotl
The Palace of Quetzalpapalotl (pronounced quetz-awl-pop-oh-lowt) is near the Pyramid of the Moon — and one of the most impressive Teotihuacan sites because of the beautiful stone columns and murals inside.
Located so close to the pyramid, which was a holy site, historians say this complex once housed high-ranking religious officials like a priest, healer or shaman.
The Avenue of the Dead at Teotihuacan Ruins
From the Teotihuacan entrance to the pyramids, you’ll walk down the 1.25-mile-long (2 km) Avenue of the Dead.
There are smaller structures with Teotihuacan art along the way, so it might be more accurate to say Teotihuacan has three large pyramids, and about 10 smaller pyramid structures.
La Ciudadela
At the south end of the Avenue of the Dead, you’ll find La Ciudadela (meaning, The Citadel).
Historians and archeologists believed Teotihuacan’s ruling elite lived in the sunken plaza of La Ciudadela, as both sides of it are lined with residential spaces.
Within the Teotihuacan Ciudadela Complex, you’ll also see the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent God.
Palace of the Jaguars
Once you arrive to visit Teotihuacan Ruins, you’ll start to hear the jaguar’s roar sound from the vendors selling jaguar head souvenirs.
Instead of a whistle, when you blow into the head, it makes a loud jaguar roar sound.
These are sold throughout Teotihuacan because the jaguar is such a sacred animal for many ancient peoples from Mexico, including the Aztec and Maya.
Because of this, it’s no surprise that the Teotihuacan Palace of the Jaguars is known as one of the most sacred sites in this ancient city — so make sure you visit and check out the painted jaguar murals inside.
Teotihuacan Museum & Sculpture Garden
When you need a break from the sun, head to the Museum at Teotihuacan.
Inside this small museum, you’ll see artifacts that archeologists found while excavating the site, including some carved pieces of black obsidian glass.
Outside the museum, there’s the Teotihuacan Sculpture Garden, which also has some nice shaded areas to beat the heat while you walk amongst the ancient artwork.
Entrance to the Teotihuacan Museum & Sculpture Garden is FREE (well, it’s included in your Teotihuacan tickets cost, so let’s call it free), so don’t pass up the chance to check it out.
Can you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan?
No — As of 2020, you can no longer climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan.
This was done as a measure to preserve these ancient structures, as has been done at other ancient ruins in Mexico like Chichén Itzá.
Also for safety because it’s a much steeper climb than it looks, and it was super easy to fall or hurt yourself when climbing the pyramids.
My Final Thoughts on Mexico City to Teotihuacan Transportation
When planning out an itinerary to visit Mexico City, you’ll want to include Teotihuacan Ruins on it.
While you have a few options on how to get to Teotihuacan, I’ll always favor the tours.
With a near-perfect 5 Star rating, the most complete and best tour option is this Teotihuacan Tour & Hot Air Balloon Ride.
A Teotihuacan small group tour is the way to go because without a knowledgeable guide explaining everything to you — you’re essentially just looking at rocks 🗿 (nothing against rocks, of course).
Opting for this Teotihuacan tour with a local (who’s also an accredited guide), your Teotihuacan tour from Mexico City will really come to life.
However, there are other options, which DIY travelers and budget travelers will likely prefer.
If you’re wondering, you can absolutely visit Teotihuacan on your own — and if you want to get to Teotihuacan any other way besides with a tour, I hope this article showed you exactly how to confidently do so.
