I'm surprised I'm the first review! What an incredible spot. The prismas basálticos are giant rock…read moreformations similar to what you'd see at The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. However, unlike those which are right on the ocean, these are down in a canyon and have a waterfall. They're super pretty and make for great photos. They're sort of busy but it's mostly Mexican people - I was shocked Americans haven't infiltrated this spot for the gram yet (props to me for having family in the area taking me to local spots). In fact, I'm almost hesitant to write the review and share pics because I don't want them to come swarm this hidden gem! The area is well developed with lots of little vendor stands selling souvenirs, purses, clothing, etc. There's food stands and pulque stands around the area as well, and clean bathrooms. There's a museum of the prismas also. When you get there, you can choose to cross a suspension bridge for some cool views but omgggg does that bridge sway when people are on it. It's definitely a little nerve wracking but hey, fun once you've passed it. Overall this was a great trip after a morning at Teotihuacán. We went straight from there and then to Real del Monte.

Teotihuacán was easily one of the highlights of our Mexico City trip, and going very early was…read moredefinitely the right move. We beat most of the crowds, the temperature was more comfortable, and we had time to enjoy the site without feeling rushed. One of the best parts was being able to climb part of the Pyramid of the Moon. Looking out over the Avenue of the Dead from above really gives you a sense of just how massive and impressive Teotihuacán is. Photos do not fully capture the scale of the place. There is quite a bit of walking, so comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a hat are a must. One important tourist tip from personal experience: vendors sell obsidian trinkets and may suggest looking at the sun through them. Do not do it. We tried it and both of us had fuzzy vision afterward that took about a day to completely disappear. Obsidian does not make it safe to look directly at the sun, so learn from our mistake. Going early made the entire experience much more enjoyable. Teotihuacán is absolutely worth the trip and was one of the most memorable stops of our time in Mexico.

Teotihuacán pyramids are about 30 miles away from Mexico City. My husband really wanted to visit…read morethe pyramids during our trip to Mexico City. We visited last month on a Thursday morning. We arrived around 9 am (but you can come in as early as 8 am. We would have arrived around that time but had trouble finding an uber driver who would take us from our Airbnb. Normally if you travel during peak tourist travel, you shouldn't have trouble finding a rideshare to bring you to the pyramids but one driver told us that he did not want to drive us out there because it was not peak season, even though this was in May. But the 3rd driver we reached out to was fine driving us and we did not have trouble finding a rideshare to head back to Mexico City). We entered through gate 2 and paid 210 MXN (or ~$12 USD). Because there is no shade, you want to make sure you come early (much cooler temperatures in warmer months) and bring a hat, wear sunblock, water and a few snacks. And you may also want to consider bringing toilet paper, although I was lucky to have had toilet paper in all of the restrooms that I had used during our visit but have read that others did not see any toilet paper towards the end of the day. So it is believed that Teotihuacán pyramids were built as ceremonial centers, temples, and monuments. But is unknown who actually was the one who built them. Teotihuacan was the home to a multi ethnic culture where some of these ethnicities no longer exist to today, such as the Otomi, Zapotec, Mixtec, Totonac, and Maya. There are 3 pyramids here (Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl which was formally known as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent). The only pyramid you may climb is Pyramid of the Moon, but only about half way. The ability to climb the pyramid was recently allowed since this year, as for the last 5 years, it was not permitted (Although 8 years ago people were still able to climb the Pyramid of the Sun, which is the tallest of the 3). While climbing up or back down on the Pyramid of the Moon there is a rope like handlebar that you can hold onto. Because the steps are rather steep, it is best to probably walk down sideways. Although a rather challenging climb (but very doable for the average person), it is worth the effort. I saw a few people climbing up as we were coming back down saying they can't go any more, lol. I encouraged those to keep going so that they can enjoy the scenery from above. Besides the pyramids, you can see the museum and also some of the historic buildings, like the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl. The carvings on the walls are amazing and quite intricate. They are so well preserved and surprised that you can still see them, Throughout your visit, you will see many, many vendors selling jewelry, handmade wares and craft, carved statues, blankets, jaguar whistles and other animal whistles (I actually wish I purchased some of those whistles for my nephews so that they could annoy my brother, lol). A lot of these vendors can also speak English in case you are interested in purchasing something. Although none of these vendors sell food or water (which surprises me that they don't), there is a small store that does sell popsicles, chips/ other packaged snacks, bottled water and other beverages. There are also quite a lot of stray dogs that walk the ruins. They are generally friendly, at the least the ones we had interacted with. They sleep in some of the surrounding caves and also will climb part of the pyramids. One dog that was near us while we were eating our apples that we brought looked really thirsty. So my husband gave him some water that we brought and that dog drank that up so quickly. Because we walked most of the area, my husband and I were here for about 3 hours. And on this day, we both walked over 14,000 steps during our visit. So bring comfortable walking shoes and enjoy your visit.

We visited the piramide as part of our Mexico City tour. These are carved out of mountains as…read moreopposed to being built. The entire complex is a joy to explore and you can currently climb the stairs of Luna for better views and pictures. However, you cannot climb the larger Sol piramide... only picture opportunities that are worth it. There is no shade, so make sure you plan accordingly as it can get hot. Please come and create your own adventure.

I visited earlier in the year and it was a super hot and sunny day. It was pretty busy and there…read morewere different vendors set up through out the area. This place is pretty big and you have to do a lot of walking. I was hot and dehydrated by the time it took us to finish. We spent close to two hours roaming around, and keep in mind there is no shade. The pyramids were pretty cool but it can get boring quickly. I was hoping to see an Alien but no luck:( maybe next time, hehe.

This was the day that I was the most nervous for because this was the one day I either (1) didn't…read morehave an organized tour picking me up directly from the hostel, or (2) wasn't going in walking distance of my hostel. I woke up at 7AM and left by 8 in a 30 minute taxi ride to the city's main bus station. When I arrived I had to find the correct counter in this huge station. Of course I was using my stellar spanish skills. Once I found the correct counter I was so proud of myself to use the correct spanish to ask for my bus ticket to Tula. The only problem was that it took me a long time to understand what they were trying to tell me; that the bus was in an accident earlier that morning and was not currently available. After waiting some time there was finally a bus for me. I have to say that the bus was very clean and comfortable with terrific reclining seats. And my ticket onl cost six US dollars for an hour and a half ride. I was the only one on the bus and the driver made sure for me to sit in the front seat so he could converse with me in spanish. Did I mention that I have stellar spanish skills? I had been nervous though for when I got off the bus in Tula and would need to communicate to a taxi to take me to the archaeological site in Tula. Fortunately, my new friend, the bus driver, quickly got me onto a smaller city bus that took me there for only the equivalence of 50 cents. This archaeological site was an important site to the Toltec civilization. The Toltec established their capital at Tula. Their god was Tezcatlipoca; this god later became an Aztec god. At its height, Tula had 40,000 inhabitants, but the civilization disappeared after 300 years. I began by visiting the museum first where I viewed pottery, jewelry, sculptures, etc from the Toltec. Next I took a long walk out to the site. I really enjoyed what I saw and was glad I made the long trip out to see it all. As with all Mesoamerican ruins, it was a steep walk up to the top of the "pyramid". On top I was rewarded with amazing 360 degree views of the ruins, the town of Tula, and surrounding mountains. Of course also on top were Toltec statues. I spent a good time up there enjoying the views. When I came down I walked around more in the ruins. I saw the remains of some great art carved into the stone. When I finished touring, I faced my next challenge of finding a local city bus to take me back to the main terminal. I tried to flag them down but failed four times. I then approached a local and asked if I was even in the corect place. He told me that I was but since I had been unsuccessful to catch a bus he offered to give me a ride. Now don't tell my mom, but I accepted the ride. I'm still happy to report that I was not mugged or kidnapped and this provided further proof that there are too many negative stereotypes. Once at the station I got my ticket for the hour and a half ride back to Mexico City.

Area in close walking distance to the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the renowned churro place…read more We left the hotel early, got dropped off with one hour before our ticket admitting us in so we walked to a Panera that Doc spotted on the ride there. We entered a church, had lunch in the area and did some shopping. Doc bought a bracelet I liked from a vendor and a T-shirt from a man across the street from the museum for me. I bought some bracelets and pouches from a man on the street. He could speak English and said his family was Aztec. He made the bracelets and his grandmother made the pouches. Many locals with their dogs and tourists were enjoying the nice warm weather. We saw people being blessed with special smoke or sage. Many shops and eateries on nice streets. There was one two story restaurant that looked very pretty and romantic with couples eating on the outdoor balcony.

Fun, lively area! Came on a Sunday and there were tons of people outs and about…read more Pros: -many restaurants to choose from -vendors galore where you can buy souvenirs -there are a few free Wi-Fi spots in this area -we saw performers dancing near the church Cons: -none

This city just an hour from Mexico City. The Centro Historical district divides into 4 area. All…read morethe districts has different attractions. The main attractions are located next to town center Zocalo de Puebla. Surround this square has a lot of restaurants. The public library and municipal government surrounding the square. The central district has colorful buildings. We have visited local porcelain. We have try the fried insects, local churro, Arabian taco, and more. There are many place to visit. Every attraction has historical buildings nearby. The art district is beautiful with art displays. The backdrop of the city has a domain volcano.

Going to Mexico City for the first time as an adult meant that just about everything I was going to…read moreexperience was going to be new. Going to Castillo de Chapultepec was definitely one of those things. Visiting this historic place was not even on my radar, if not for the wife's insistence that visiting this place was a "non-negotiable" -- I probably would've skipped it. I'm so glad I didn't as I would say after my visit to the Anthropology museum, also located in Chapultepec, this was my second most favorite spot I visited on my wonderful trip to Mexico City. The castle is located at a top of a pretty decent hill in Chapultepec, so be prepared to walk a bit to get to the castle. The fee to get into the museum is pretty low, it's about 210 pesos/$12 USD for foreign visitors and about half of that cost for locals.On Sundays locals get in for free. They have a pretty strict bag policy as backpacks aren't allowed, though they do provide lockers at the entrance for 10 pesos for rent. Now let's talk about the castle inside. It's amazing. It's so full of art pieces from so many famous Mexican artists. It has many famous Mexican historic murals. It is also full of many Mexican historic decorative art pieces from the 19th century. What I think I liked the most is the vast amount of beautifully crafted stained glass throughout the castle. It's breathtaking. The pure history of this castle is just out of this world. The hill the castle was built on was sacred to the Aztecs. This was the residence for Emperor Maximilian. Many presidents of Mexico called this castle home. It has served as a military academy and was the site to one of the most famous battles in Mexican history, Ninos Heroes. For a short time it was even an observatory. Those are just some of the many fascinating facts you learn while visiting this incredible historic place. There is so much history, art, architecture and culture packed into Castillo de Chapultepec that it's almost impossible to take it all in during one visit. I went because my wife insisted. I left wondering why I had never put this place on my radar in the first place. No trip to Mexico City would be complete without a visit to Castillo de Chapultepec.

Worth putting on your itinerary for CDMX. Love the architecture of this beautiful castle. The…read moreentrance de for foreigner is $210 pesos (~$10 USD). You can pay at the kiosk and not have to wait in line. To get to the castle, you will have to walk to the top of the hill. CDMX has a much higher elevation than where we're from so you feel altitude sickness particularly when walking up the steps. Recommend to bring some shades as it does get hot when the sun is out. Amazing views, overlooking the city. You can take your time exploring the inside of the castle and the garden area. It wasn't too crowded when we were here or didn't feel like it since it's pretty big.