A priority for many visitors - even if they are only staying one or two nights in Mexico City is going to Teotihuacán, the most visited of Mexico's archeological sites.
Visitors will find these pyramids to be some of the most striking in Mexico, and within easy reach of the city. A few with New Age leanings are interested in picking up energy and vibes of various natures - especially on the spring equinox when the whole area (about 8 square miles) is overrun by white-clad enthusiasts of myriad sects and persuasions.
Whatever your reason for visiting, I have yet to meet someone who is left indifferent at the sight of this splendid archeological zone, which contains the huge Pirámide del Sol, divided from the ornate Templo de Quetzalcóatl by the majestic Calzada de los Muertos (Avenue of the Dead).
One thing that can mar your visit is underestimating the heat and exposure of the area. Many people do - luckily you can buy hats and bottles of cold water and ice creams in at least two of the five entrances.
The Pyramid of the Sun, said to be the site's oldest structure and the third largest pyramid in the world, is the highest at 215 feet. It's actually an easier climb than the Pyramid of the Moon, which has steeper steps and gets tricky at the top, so may not be advisable for those with unsure footing or small children.
You may begin to feel the altitude when you make the ascent, but as long as you remember it is not a race and know when to stop and rest, it's an exhilarating and worthwhile climb, both for the view and the sense of achievement.
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