Are you planning a trip to Mexico? If you want to know the historical past of the nation, then do not hesitate to visit the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, which land in what was one of the most important cities in Mesoamerica during the pre-Hispanic era. It is important to point out that the archaeological monuments in the area since 1987 are part of the World Heritage Sites.
In Teotihuacán we find two great pyramids, the one of the Sun and the one of the Moon. These pyramids were used for the famous human sacrifices in honor of the deities.
La Pyramid of the Sun It is considered as the largest building not only in Teotihuacán but also as one of the largest in Mesoamerica. To visit it we must go to the Calzada de los Muertos, specifically between the Pyramid of the Moon and the Citadel, next to the great mountain of Cerro Gordo. It is believed that this pyramid began to be built in 150 AD. The adobe pyramid has a height of 63,5 meters, and has 243 steps. The visitor can climb to the top.
For its part, the Pyramid of the Moon is located in the northern part of Teotihuacán and its contour imitates the Cerro Gordo. It is the second largest building in Teotihuacán, after the Pyramid of the Sun. This pyramid was built in 200 AD. In front of her is the Plaza de la Luna.