Learning To Travel

🌄 We explored the ancient Mexico City pyramids of Teotihuacan early this year and did it without a tour, on a budget, and it was still absolutely unforgettable.

This place isn’t just old… it’s older than the Aztecs, and no one really knows who built it (👽?). They just know it was massive, mysterious, and once home to over 100,000 people.

And here’s the best part?
We did the whole thing including transport, entry, and snacks for under $20 a person.

💡 If you’re in Mexico City and thinking about visiting the pyramids, here’s what you should know:

🚌 Getting There Is Easy
Take the metro to Autobuses del Norte, grab a roundtrip ticket to “Los Pirámides,” and in about an hour, you’ll be stepping into history.

🌞 Go Early & Pack Smart
There’s almost no shade and a lot of walking. Bring water, sun protection, and good shoes. You’ll thank yourself later.

🏛️ Teotihuacan Is Massive
We’re talking giant pyramids, endless avenues, murals, temples, and ancient apartment complexes. If you only stick to the Pyramid of the Sun, you’ll miss so much. We wandered far beyond the crowds and ended up alone in quiet ruins where history felt close.

✨ What Stood Out Most?

The scale of the Pyramid of the Sun (one of the biggest in the Western Hemisphere!)

The mystery behind the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, carved with hundreds of stone jaguars and serpents

The surprisingly colorful murals and reconstructed palaces

And the feeling of walking a city built by people we still don’t fully understand

We were out there for five hours, completely exhausted by the end, but so glad we went at our own pace. And the total cost? Just over $26 for both of us.

So if you’ve ever dreamed of visiting ancient pyramids without the crowds or the price tag, this is your sign.

🧭 We made a video sharing the full experience, including what we saw, how we got there, what we’d do differently.
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/E_dO_IcgoVw?si=RDcu4MCscTduuakc

And if you’re planning a trip and have questions, drop them in the comments. Happy to help.

✌️ Until the next adventure… bring your water bottle and your sense of wonder.

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