Walking through the Pyramids of Teotihuacan is like going back in time – incredible how these archaeological sites transport us to an indescribable sensation, something very similar to what I felt in Machu Picchu! The energy of this ancient city is palpable, just like in its heyday. Just 1 hour from Mexico City is the most impressive archaeological site in North America: the Pyramids of Teotihuacan. It was one of the largest cities in pre-Hispanic America, with more than 150,000 inhabitants.

What is most impressive about Teotihuacan is the size of its monuments – in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Furthermore, these monuments are organized on geometric and symbolic principles, testifying to the engineering skills and advances of Teotihuacan’s ancient Mexico. Translated to mean “the place where the gods were created,” Teotihuacan was once a powerful center in Mesoamerica. Its civilization mysteriously declined around 650 AD, and the city was eventually abandoned. Environmental and social issues may have led to the decline, but experts have not yet reached a conclusion!

Who founded Teotihuacan and built its immense pyramids and temples is still not fully known. However, evidence shows that it was home to several civilizations. To add to the mystery, the people who inhabited the site had a written language, but researchers have yet to decode it. Ultimately, witnessing the history of the 2,000-year-old pyramids, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique experience!

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