Sacred Aztec ceremonial site turned open-air ruin, where excavated twin temples meet a museum of 7,000+ artifacts—Eagle Warriors, sacrificial stones, and masks that bring Tenochtitlán vividly to life.
“Thought to be on the exact spot where the Aztecs saw their symbolic eagle, perching on a cactus with a snake in its beak.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"The ruins of the ancient hub of the Aztec empire were unearthed accidentally in 1978 by telephone repairmen, and have since been turned into a vast archaeological site and museum." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Two twin temples can still be seen, one of which has a sacrificial stone at its summit. The Eagle Warriors wall and its bas-reliefs have also been well preserved." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Explore the ruins of the most important temple in Tenochtitlán, in the heart of downtown Mexico City." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The many other treasures in the Museo del Templo Mayor, such as masks, jewellery, funerary urns and sculptures, including the majestic Eagle Warriors, make it a fascinating place." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Subsequent excavations have revealed superimposed pyramid foundations and priceless artworks, many now displayed at the on-site museum. " Full review
Time Out
"The main temple houses Mexico’s most precious history. The vestiges of this ceremonial center tell of the lineage of all Mexicans and of the vast cosmogony that still prevails." Full review
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Keep an eye out for the legend of the god of War and seek out the story of Coyolxauhqui.
U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"Before Spanish colonization, Templo Mayor served as the religious center for the Aztec people...the area remains an active archeological site and the adjoining museum houses more than 7,000 artifacts" Full review
Frommer's
"A tremendously engrossing and rewarding step back in time." Full review
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