Teotihuacan

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Teotihuacan, the place where men become gods, is an archaeological site located in the State of Mexico, between the towns of San Juan Teotihuacan and the Pyramids of San Martin, 48 Km. northeast of Mexico City. Its climate is semi-dry with an average annual temperature of 15 ° C.

This ancient ceremonial center is one of the most important pre-Hispanic America because of his masterful stroke city to its architectural monumentality and the strong religious and political influence exerted at the time to other cities, is also one of the more archaeological sites visited and assessed the Mexican Republic. The ancient city has a main roadway from which magnificent buildings were constructed of a ceremonial, social, civil and housing, like the pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Patio de los Jaguares, and Quetzalpapálotl Citadel, many decorated with magnificent murals of whom still retain valuable examples.

Through the ages, Teotihuacan has established itself as a sample of the best architectural style in Mesoamerica as well as a mystical center in which, according to the followers of spiritual pre-Hispanic traditions, each March 21 meet powerful cosmic forces that are divided into the four cardinal points; ideal time to attend to the city and renew your energy. Within this zone will also find archaeological museums and research centers like the Center for the Study Teotihuacan, dedicated to the study of the Teotihuacan culture and the promotion of tourism services.

In the vicinity of the archaeological zone, especially in the town of San Juan Teotihuacan, there are comfortable hotels and restaurants where you can taste the delicious dishes of food Mexico State: consommé, barbecue, etc.. As well as bars and other places for fun and the entry night.

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SITES AROUND
Route in the vicinity of Teotihuacan. Starting from Teotihuacan, after touring the archaeological site, in addition to spas, restaurants and hotels located in the village and that complete experience, take the No. federal highway. 132 D and go about 5 km north of Teotihuacan, to Oxtoticpac, in the town of Otumba, a town that retains a jewel of colonial architecture religious Oxtoticpac former convent, built in the first half of s.XVI. Taking heading back to Mexico City by the same federal highway makes a stop at Acolman. In pre-Hispanic times people were being ally of the tecpanecas until the arrival of the Spaniards was evangelized by Franciscan friars and later by Augustine, who established a monastery in s.XVI. The main attraction of the people is precisely the Convent of St. Augustine of ALCOM in whose interior was kept for three notable altarpieces and mural paintings golds. The monastery is open as a museum where works are presented Plateresque painting, sculpture and jewelry from the XVII and XVIII.

TOURIST INFO
Teotihuacan communicates -48 km to the northeast, with Mexico City, the No. road. 132 D. At the bus terminal of North and West, of Mexico City, as well as in stations Indios Verdes, Martin Carrera, Basilica and the North Metro buses from Mexico City can take buses that lead to this important area Archaeological.
Bus Terminal Poniente. It is located at Av. No. south. 122, corner River Tacubaya, Colonia Real del Monte, Mexico City. Tel.: (555) 271 0038.
Northern Bus Terminal. It is located at Av. Lot No. 100 of. 4907, Gustavo A. Delegation Madero, Mexico City. Tel.: (555) 587 5973.

NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Secretary of Tourism of the State of Mexico. Tel.: (594) 275 8108 and (594) 275 8109.
Security for the leisure traveler. Tel.: 01 (800) 903 9200.
Red Cross. Tel.: (594) 217 2540 and (594) 217 3333.
help on highway "Green Angels". Tel.: 078.
Guided tours Archaeological Zone of Teotihuacan. Tel.: (594) 956 0276.

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