Teotihuacán and the Path along the Avenue of the Dead

The Pyramids of the Sun, Moon, and Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl) at Teotihuacán were built by the Teotihuacanos between roughly 100 and 450 CE, forming the ceremonial heart of one of the largest ancient cities in the Americas. Standing among them today feels expansive and atmospheric. The wide valley, steady wind, and massive stone structures create a sense of awe, mystery, and connection to the people who engineered this landscape nearly two millennia ago. Linking the monuments is the Avenue of the Dead with and its steep volcanic‑stone terraces. The high‑altitude light is sharp and clear, and the site feels vast and intentional. Standing high on the Pyramid of the Moon, you sense the precision and ambition of the ancient city’s builders, and the atmosphere blends awe, mystery, and a quiet connection to the people who shaped this landscape.