TRAVEL/PHOTOGRAPHY/CULTURE
The Secrets of Mexico’s Magnificent Pre-Colombian City, Teotihuacan
A photo essay
“Traveling to Mexico is like stepping back in time, to a place where ancient cultures and traditions still thrive.” — Rick Bayless
Mexico City is a vibrant metropolis, teeming with culture, history, and architectural wonders.
During our April 2023 visit, my husband and I had the incredible opportunity to explore the captivating archaeological site of Teotihuacan. We had previously visited the city’s main attractions on a different trip, so we were excited to learn even more about Mexico’s rich pre-Columbian heritage.
Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of present-day Mexico City. The city received the prestigious designation of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Per UNESCO:
“The holy city of Teotihuacan (‘the place where the gods were created’) is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments — in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the…
