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Teotihuacan Map: Where Everything Is and the Route to Take

By Angela Vilchiz, owner of Find Me Mexico. Tours led by SECTUR-certified local guides · Facts checked November 2026

Teotihuacan is laid out along one road, the Avenue of the Dead, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) long. The Moon is at the north end, the Sun is in the middle on the east side, and the Ciudadela with the Feathered Serpent temple is at the south end. There are 5 gates, Puerta 1 to 5.

I'm Angela, a SECTUR-certified guide from Mexico City, and me and my team walk Teotihuacan with our groups almost every morning. And the first thing a lot of people tell me when they get there is that it's way bigger than they thought.

So this page shows you where everything is, which gate to use and the route I recommend. It's part of my Teotihuacan guide, and if you want the hours, tickets and how to get there, go to Plan Your Visit.

Quick facts

Main roadAvenue of the Dead, 2.4 km (1.5 mi)

North endPyramid of the Moon

Middle, east sidePyramid of the Sun

South endCiudadela and Feathered Serpent temple

Entrance gatesPuerta 1 to 5

Open8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry 4:30 PM

Ticket$210 MXN for foreigners

What does the Teotihuacan map look like?

The whole city was planned around one road, the Avenue of the Dead. It's about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) long and 40 meters wide, and it doesn't point exactly north. It turns a little to the east, about 15.5 degrees, so it lines up with the mountain behind the Moon.

Everything big is on this road, so once you know the avenue you won't get lost.

North end. The Pyramid of the Moon, 43 m (140 ft), with the Plaza of the Moon in front of it and the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl at the corner of the plaza.
Middle, east side. The Pyramid of the Sun, the biggest one, 66 m (216 ft) tall.
South end. The Ciudadela, a huge square courtyard of about 15 hectares, and inside it the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.

The protected archaeological zone is about 250 hectares, and there's a road that goes all the way around the outside of it. The gates are on that road.

Me and my team are making a printable map that you can download from this page and bring with you on the day. It's coming soon :)

Photo needed: Teotihuacan site map

Which entrance gate should you use at Teotihuacan?

There are 5 entrance gates, and INAH lists all 5 as entrances, so you can go in through any of them. Three of them are on the west side, on the same side as the avenue, and two smaller ones are on the east side.

Puerta 1, by the Ciudadela

This is the gate at the south end, across from the Ciudadela and the Feathered Serpent temple. A lot of buses stop here, and it's the closest gate if you want to start at the south end.

Puerta 2, across from the Pyramid of the Sun

Puerta 2 is in the middle of the west side, right across the avenue from the Pyramid of the Sun. It puts you closest to the Sun, and there are a lot of food stands outside the parking lot here.

Puerta 3, by the Pyramid of the Moon

This is the gate at the north end, near the Pyramid of the Moon. It's the one I recommend if you're going on your own, because you can start at the Moon and walk the whole avenue south from there.

Puertas 4 and 5, on the east side

These two are behind the Pyramid of the Sun, on the east side of the site. Puerta 5 is next to the Centro de Estudios Teotihuacanos, which is INAH's research center. Most people don't use these gates unless they're driving in from that side.

Also, keep your ticket with you the whole day. And remember which gate you came in, because the parking lots and the bus stops are outside each gate and they're far from each other.

What is the best route to walk Teotihuacan?

If you're visiting on your own, this is the route I recommend to do. It's the easiest one for your legs and you see everything in order.

Get there when it opens at 8:00 AM and go in through Puerta 3, by the Moon.
Start at the Pyramid of the Moon. Climb the first section, because right now that's as high as you can go, and look down the whole avenue from there. Then see the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl at the corner of the plaza.
Walk south on the Avenue of the Dead. It's a little bit downhill most of the way, so it's easier than going north.
Stop at the Pyramid of the Sun on your left. You can't climb it right now, but you can walk around the base.
Keep going to the Ciudadela and the Feathered Serpent temple at the south end.
Leave through Puerta 1, by the Ciudadela, or walk back up to your gate.

Just walking the avenue from end to end takes about 30 minutes. But with the pyramids, the stairs and photo stops, the whole route is more like 3 to 4 hours. If you're not sure how long to plan, read how much time you need at Teotihuacan.

And there's no shade on the avenue, so bring a hat, sunscreen and water and wear good shoes, because you WILL be walking a lot. Here's my list of what to wear to Teotihuacan.

Climbing the pyramids at Teotihuacan on our tour

Angela explaining Teotihuacan to a tour group

What route do our Teotihuacan tours take?

On our group tours you don't need to worry about any of this, because we pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb, drive you to the site and bring you through the gate with your ticket already included.

The EXPRESS Tour is 2 hours and covers the two big pyramids, so we walk the avenue between the Sun and the Moon. The No Crowds Tour and the Tour With Me, Angela! are 4 hours, so we also walk all the way down to the Ciudadela and the Feathered Serpent temple.

We get there early, before the big tour buses, and we stop at the best photo spots on the way. If you'd rather plan your own route, our private tour lets you choose the start time and what you want to see.

What else should you find on the map?

Your ticket also includes the site museum, and it's on the east side, behind the Pyramid of the Sun. So if you want to see it, plan it into your route when you're at the Sun.

Also, a lot of people miss the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl because it's off to the side of the Plaza of the Moon. The stone pillars in the courtyard have carvings of a bird-butterfly, and it's one of the best places to see carvings up close.

And you'll see vendors along the avenue selling whistles, masks and souvenirs. If you're not interested, just say "no, gracias" and keep walking, you'll be okay. If you want tips for going without a guide, I wrote visiting Teotihuacan on your own.

Pyramid of the Moon

The north end of the avenue, and the one you can climb right now.

Pyramid of the Sun

The biggest pyramid at Teotihuacan, in the middle of the east side.

Avenue of the Dead

The main road that connects every monument.

Feathered Serpent temple

The carved temple inside the Ciudadela at the south end.

How do you plan your visit to Teotihuacan?

Teotihuacan is open every day from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the last entry is at 4:30 PM. The ticket is $210 MXN (about $12 USD) for foreigners. See how much it costs to go to Teotihuacan for the full breakdown, and how to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City if you're going by bus or Uber.

All our tours include your ticket, pickup and dropoff at your hotel or Airbnb, a tour in English and 15 people max, with our SECTUR-certified local guides. The EXPRESS Tour is $1,000 MXN (about $55 USD) per person, the No Crowds Tour is from $1,000 MXN, and the Tour With Me, Angela! is $1,299 MXN (about $70 USD). Our private tour is $2,800 MXN (about $160 USD) per person.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a map of Teotihuacan?

Yes. The site is laid out along the Avenue of the Dead, with the Moon at the north end, the Sun in the middle on the east side and the Ciudadela at the south end. Me and my team are also making a printable map you can download from this page soon.

How many entrance gates does Teotihuacan have?

There are 5 gates, Puerta 1 to 5, and you can go in through any of them. Puerta 1 is by the Ciudadela, Puerta 2 is across from the Pyramid of the Sun, Puerta 3 is by the Pyramid of the Moon, and Puertas 4 and 5 are on the east side.

Which gate is best to enter Teotihuacan?

If you're going on your own I recommend to use Puerta 3, by the Moon. Then you walk south down the avenue, which is a little bit downhill, and finish at the Ciudadela by Puerta 1.

How far is it from the Pyramid of the Sun to the Pyramid of the Moon?

They're both on the Avenue of the Dead, which is about 2.4 km from end to end. Walking from the Sun to the Moon is a short part of that, and walking the whole avenue without stopping takes about 30 minutes.

How long does it take to walk around Teotihuacan?

Plan 3 to 4 hours to see the Moon, the Sun and the Ciudadela with photo stops. More in how much time you need at Teotihuacan.

Can you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan?

Right now you can climb the Pyramid of the Moon up to the first section, and the Pyramid of the Sun is closed to climbing. I keep this updated in can you climb the Teotihuacan pyramids.

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