How many steps are there to get to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun?
How many steps are there to get to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun? During hastily organized restoration work in 1905–10, the architect Leopoldo Batres arbitrarily added a fifth terrace, and many of the original facing stones were removed. On the pyramid's west side, there are 248 uneven stair steps that lead to the top of the structure.
Can you still climb to the top of Teotihuacan?
On the Pyramid of the Moon you cannot climb to the actual summit, just to first platform. But from that platform the views of Teotihuacan are incredible. You have a perfect view of the Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Sun, and of the mountain Cerro Gordo in the distance.
What do you wear to the Teotihuacan Pyramids?
If possible, wear a hat and sunscreen as it can get very sunny in the central hours of the day. If you forget a hat, there are vendors at the entrance. Moreover, do not forget water, shoes, and comfortable clothes to be prepared to walk a lot.
How many steps does it take to climb Teotihuacan?
The main attraction of the Sun Temple is that visitors can climb the 248 steps to the top of the 75-meter pyramid.
How much do you tip a tour guide in Teotihuacan?
Hi, in Mexico at in many other countries, one important part of the income of the people working in hospitality services is the gratuities, so in my opinion, for a tour to Teotihuacan, the basic tip should be $20, but if the guide make distinctive or outstanding service, the gratuity could be up to $40.
Is it against the law to climb a Mayan pyramid?
Climbing the pyramid has been banned since 2008 amid preservation concerns, and the Congress of the United Mexican States established hefty fines for such acts in the Federal Law on Monuments and Archaeological, Artistic and Historical Areas.