Mexico's Most Amazing Ruins
Where: Near Mexico City
Nearly as wide at the base as the Great Pyramid of Giza, 's neatly stepped Pyramid of the Sun rises majestically from the plains northeast of present-day . Formerly one of the largest capitals in the world, Teotihuacan is now shrouded in mystery. Archaeologists aren't even certain what people occupied this 2,000-year-old city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll down the temple-lined Avenue of the Dead to the Pyramid of the Moon, the best vantage point for taking in the entire city.
Plan Your Trip: Visit
(Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock)Hilltop fortresses, riverfront temples, and pyramids that peek out of steamy jungles: Mexico's landscape is dotted with historical sites that span many centuries. Though many were built by the Mayans and the Aztecs, some were the work of ancient peoples whose secrets have yet to be unlocked. Dive into Mexico's unique history by checking out our picks for the country's 10 best archaeological treasures.
By Mark Sullivan
Mark Sullivan is a travel editor for Fodor’s, specializing in cities and cultural destinations. His most recent piece was published in Tablet. Follow him on Twitter: @markenroute.
