If you want to understand Mexico’s story beyond its pyramids, start at Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, Mexico City. It’s a place where three worlds stand side by side: the pre-Hispanic ruins of the Aztec city of Tlatelolco, a 16th-century Spanish church, and modern apartment buildings that rise above both.
Here, you can literally walk across centuries in one square. It’s the first stop on most Teotihuacán day tours from Mexico City because it helps you trace the path of Mexico’s evolution, from ancient gods to colonial conquest to the present-day city you’re exploring.
While Plaza de las Tres Culturas is not inside Teotihuacán, it’s part of the historical story most Teotihuacán day tours tell. This plaza represents the continuity of civilizations, from the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacán to the Aztec empire that rose later, and finally to colonial and modern Mexico.
| Tour Name | What you’ll love | Includes | Transport | Timings & duration | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Tour | Begin your day at Plaza de las Tres Culturas before exploring Teotihuacán’s pyramids | Entry to Teotihuacán and Guadalupe Shrine, professional guide, tequila tasting | Round-trip from Mexico City | 9 hours, starts 7:30am–8:30am | Morning pickup from central points in Mexico City |
| Pre-Hispanic Small-Group Tour | Visit Plaza de las Tres Culturas and Tlatelolco before heading to the pyramids | Entry + guide at Teotihuacán, visit to Tlatelolco, hotel pickup | Included | 6 hours | Comfortable small-group transfers |
No. It’s located in Mexico City, but many Teotihuacán day tours include it as the first stop for context.
No. Entry is free and included when you book a full-day tour that covers Tlatelolco.
About 30 to 45 minutes is enough before heading to the Basilica of Guadalupe and Teotihuacán.
Yes. It’s one of Mexico City’s most symbolic public squares and an easy stop before or after exploring the Centro Histórico. It gives context to everything you’ll see later at the pyramids.
Yes. The plaza itself is in a calm area, but like anywhere in Mexico City, stay aware of your belongings and avoid visiting late at night when it’s less crowded.
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Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Teotihuacán archaeological site
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Access to Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco (as per option selected)
Round-trip transportation from Mexico City (MIGA CAFÉ at 8:20am and the Palace of Fine Arts at 8:50am) (as per option selected).
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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