Teotihuacan
Ancient indian deity (jaguar) image on pyramids in Teotihuacan, image by Dmitry Rukhlenko from
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Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods, is located 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. Deemed Mexico's most important archaeological site, Teotihuacan has fascinated people for centuries. Its main structures include the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. The beauty and mysterious history of the pre-colonial site continues to be revealed, as archaeologists endeavor to excavate the remains of the most important city of the Aztec empire.
Teotihuacan
30 Miles Northeast of Mexico City
Mexico
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Chichen-Itza
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Chichen-Itza, which means "at the mouth of the Itza well," is a Mayan city on the Yucatan peninsula. One of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico, it has a history stretching back to the 6th century A.D., when it was the center for commerce, politics and religion for the Mayan empire. Rife with cosmological symbolism, the city's main structures include a pyramid, an observatory and a sacred limestone sinkhole. As one of the most visited sites in Mexico, Chichen-Itza is a designated World Heritage Site.
Chichen-Itza
72 Miles Southeast of Merida
Mexico
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Monasteries of Popocatepetl
On and near the slopes of Popocatepetl, the sacred volcano of the Valley of Mexico, stand 14 monasteries built by Catholic missionaries during the early 16th century. Built in the architectural style of the Dominican, Franciscan and Augustinian monks who settled there, the monasteries have withstood centuries of neglect and are now a World Heritage Site. The austere beauty and ornate architecture of the monasteries are a draw to visitors interested in the country's early colonial history. The monasteries are spread between the states of Morelos and Puebla.
Monasteries of Popocatepetl
84 Miles Southeast of Mexico City
Mexico
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Zocalo
The Zocalo is the central plaza of Mexico City and has been the heart of the country for centuries. Both a place of celebration and remembrance, the Zocalo is flanked by some of the most beautiful colonial architecture in the nation's capital, such as the Palacio Nacional and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The Zocalo is one of the most visited sites in Mexico, both for its historical importance and its central location--it is nearly impossible to miss.
Zocalo
Centro Historico
Juarez and 20 de Noviembre
Mexico City
Mexico
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