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The Avenue of the Dead from the air, looking north: the Ciudadela on the right, the Pyramid of the Sun beside the Avenue and the Pyramid of the Moon at its end under Cerro Gordo
The Avenue of the Dead from the air, looking north from the Ciudadela to the Pyramid of the Moon and Cerro Gordo · Photo: Ralibreros112, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Teotihuacan map: gates, pyramids and walking times

Teotihuacan has five gates round 264 ha; the Avenue of the Dead runs 2 km from the Ciudadela to the Plaza of the Moon, and the shortest official trail is 2 km, Gate 2 to Gate 3.

By Ximena Arriaga · Updated 4 November 2026

The Avenue and the five gates

North
  1. Pyramid of the Moon
    • 3Gate 3. 530 m, 7 min to the pyramid. Palace of Quetzalpapálotl 200 m, 3 min; Museum of Teotihuacan Murals at the gate.
  2. 1.0 km, 14 min on foot along the Avenue
  3. Pyramid of the Sun
    • 2Gate 2. 530 m, 7 min to the pyramid. The bus from Mexico City stops here, and the bus back leaves from here.
    • 4Gate 4. Behind the pyramid: the step-free trail starts here; the Tepantitla murals are 144 m away.
    • 5Gate 5. 840 m, 11 min to the pyramid. Museum of Teotihuacan Culture; La Gruta restaurant 200 m.
  4. 1.6 km, 21 min on foot along the Avenue
  5. Ciudadela and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent
    • 1Gate 1. 710 m, 10 min to the Ciudadela. The bus from Mexico City also stops here; Museum of the Great Teotihuacan Culture.
South

Walking distances and minutes from the OpenStreetMap foot router, about 4.5 km/h. Every gate has parking. Map and gates →

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1Gate 1: Ciudadela, Temple of the Feathered Serpent, Museum of the Great Teotihuacan Culture · bus drop-off2Gate 2: Pyramid of the Sun · bus drop-off and return3Gate 3: Plaza and Pyramid of the Moon, Palace of Quetzalpapálotl, Museum of Teotihuacan Murals4Gate 4: north-east side, start of the Accessible Trail, Tepantitla5Gate 5: Museum of Teotihuacan Culture, La Gruta 200 mB bus stop for the buses from Terminal del Norte · every gate has a ticket office and parking · positions from OpenStreetMap

Teotihuacan gates: Gate 1 to Gate 5

Teotihuacan has 5 gates on the ring road round the archaeological zone, Puerta 1 to Puerta 5 on INAH’s map. Three stand on the western side of that road, two on the eastern side. Each gate has a ticket office and a parking area.

Gate 1 is the south gate, for the Ciudadela and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. The Museum of the Great Teotihuacan Culture stands beside it. Buses from Terminal del Norte, the Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, drop passengers here and at Gate 2.

Gate 2 faces the Pyramid of the Sun across the Avenue of the Dead, the Calzada de los Muertos. The return bus to Mexico City leaves from Gate 2 every 15 minutes.

Gate 3 is the west gate for the Plaza of the Moon, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl. The Museum of Teotihuacan Murals stands at the entrance, with toilets and water for sale.

Gate 4 is behind the Pyramid of the Sun, on the eastern side of the ring road. The step-free Accessible Trail starts here. Tepantitla is just outside the gate, on the road to San Francisco Mazapa.

Gate 5 is the east gate for the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture, south of the Pyramid of the Sun. La Gruta, the cave restaurant, is 200 m from the gate.

Parking and services at the Teotihuacan gates

A parking area adjoins each of the 5 gates on the INAH map. No parking fee is published. If you drive, the Mexico City tollway reaches the roundabout at Gate 1. The road from San Juan Teotihuacán reaches Gate 2. The one from San Francisco Mazapa reaches Gate 4.

Since late April 2026 every gate has a walk-through metal detector; your bags and your vehicle are inspected. Toilets are at Gate 3 and at the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture. The INAH map also marks them at Gate 1, Gate 2 and Gate 5. Water is sold at the museum and at Gate 3.

Tickets are MX$210 for international visitors at the booths; the tickets page has the exemptions.

Teotihuacan walking trails: Quick, Explorer’s and Accessible

The free INAH digital guide draws 7 trails, and 3 of them decide your gate. The Quick Trail is 2 km, 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. It enters at Gate 2 and passes the Pyramid of the Sun and the Puma Mural. It leaves at Gate 3, by the Plaza of the Moon.

The Explorer’s Trail is 5 to 6 km and 4 to 5 hours, entering at Gate 1 and leaving at Gate 5. Its stops run from the Museum of the Great Teotihuacan Culture and the Ciudadela up the Avenue to the Pyramid of the Moon. Then it returns to the Pyramid of the Sun and the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture.

The Accessible Trail has no steps: 2 km and 2 to 2.5 hours from Gate 4. It takes you to the Plaza of the Moon, both pyramids and the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture. An optional leg from Gate 3 reaches the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl by a ramp about 500 m along a path.

Teotihuacan walking distances: gates to pyramids

The metres and minutes on this Teotihuacan map are measured on OpenStreetMap walking routes; INAH publishes no such figures. The figures include no stopping time. Add your own time at each pyramid and museum.

From the gate: Gate 2, 530 m and 7 minutes to the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun. Gate 3, 530 m and 7 minutes to the Pyramid of the Moon and 200 m and 3 minutes to the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl. Gate 1, 710 m and 10 minutes to the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.

From the Pyramid of the Sun Distance Time
Gate 5 840 m 11 min
Pyramid of the Moon 1.0 km 14 min
Ciudadela 1.6 km 21 min
Puma Mural 570 m 8 min
Tepantitla 950 m 13 min
Museum of Teotihuacan Culture 530 m 7 min

Avenue of the Dead and the size of the Teotihuacan zone

The Avenue of the Dead is 40 m wide and about 5 km long. About 2 km of it is open to visitors, from the Ciudadela to the Plaza of the Moon. It rises about 27 m from south to north, so from Gate 1 you walk uphill.

The archaeological zone open to visitors covers 264 ha. INAH recommends starting at the Ciudadela and keeping the Pyramid of the Sun for last if you arrive early.

Which gate to enter at Teotihuacan

Gate 2 for the bus, Gate 1 for the full walk, Gate 3 for the Pyramid of the Moon. Gate 4 for a step-free visit, Gate 5 for lunch at La Gruta.

By bus: Gate 2 in, Gate 2 out. The bus from Mexico City drops you there, and the return bus leaves from the same gate every 15 minutes. The catch: a walk that ends at Gate 5 leaves you on the opposite side of the archaeological zone from your bus.

The full walk: Gate 1 in, Gate 5 out. That is the Explorer’s Trail, 4 to 5 hours, and INAH recommends the same starting point. You finish at the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture, with toilets, seating and water.

A short visit with the Pyramid of the Moon: Gate 3, 530 m from the pyramid. The catch: the return bus is at Gate 2, so you walk back to it.

Step-free: Gate 4 and the Accessible Trail, 2 km with no steps. Lunch at La Gruta: Gate 5, 200 m from the restaurant.

Looking north along the Avenue of the Dead towards the Pyramid of the Moon, platforms on both sides, big clouds
The Avenue of the Dead looking north to the Pyramid of the Moon · Photo: MIKHEIL, CC BY-SA 4.0
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People also ask

How many entrances does Teotihuacan have?

Five, Puerta 1 to Puerta 5 on INAH's map, each with parking and a ticket office. Gate 1 is the south gate for the Ciudadela, Gate 2 faces the Pyramid of the Sun, Gate 3 is the west gate for the Pyramid of the Moon. Gate 4 and Gate 5 are east of the ring road, for the Accessible Trail and the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture. Every gate has had a metal detector since late April 2026.

Which entrance is best for Teotihuacan?

Gate 2 if you come by bus: the bus drops you there, the return bus leaves from there every 15 minutes, and the Pyramid of the Sun is 530 m and 7 minutes away. Gate 1 for the full Explorer's Trail of 5 to 6 km, out at Gate 5. Gate 3 for a short visit to the Pyramid of the Moon, 530 m from the gate. Gate 4 for the step-free Accessible Trail.

How long is the walk at Teotihuacan?

The shortest official trail is 2 km, 45 minutes to 1.5 hours: Gate 2, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Puma Mural, the Pyramid of the Moon, out at Gate 3. The full Explorer's Trail from Gate 1 to Gate 5 is 5 to 6 km and 4 to 5 hours. The Pyramid of the Sun to the Pyramid of the Moon is 1.0 km and 14 minutes, measured on OpenStreetMap. INAH recommends 3 to 5 hours.

Is Teotihuacan wheelchair accessible?

In part. INAH's Accessible Trail has no steps: 2 km and 2 to 2.5 hours from Gate 4, with the Plaza of the Moon, both pyramids and the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture. An optional leg from Gate 3 reaches the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl by a ramp about 500 m along a path. INAH's map shows accessibility icons at all five gates. The Avenue of the Dead rises 27 m from south to north.

Where do the buses stop at Teotihuacan?

At Gate 1 and Gate 2. Autobuses Teotihuacán, the operator from Terminal del Norte, lists both as drop-off points; the Mexico City tourism portal says most buses drop at Gate 2. The return bus leaves from Gate 2 every 15 minutes. From Gate 2 the Pyramid of the Sun is 530 m and 7 minutes on foot, and the Pyramid of the Moon a further 1.0 km and 14 minutes.

Where are the toilets at Teotihuacan?

At Gate 3 and at the Museum of Teotihuacan Culture by Gate 5, in INAH's own text. INAH's map also marks toilets at Gate 1, Gate 2 and the Museum of Teotihuacan Murals. Water is sold at the museum and at Gate 3, and INAH asks you to bring a reusable bottle. The museum has seating as well. The hottest hours are 11:30 to 15:30; the museum is the shade for them.

Sources: INAH bulletin · INAH · La Gruta restaurant · La Gruta Teotihuacán · Mexico City Government tourism site · Autobuses Teotihuacán · INAH official site map PDF 'Explora Teotihuacán' · INAH Boletín 178. Updated 4 November 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.