You should leave by 7:30am to account for traffic and get there by 8am when the site opens. If you're taking the bus, catch one from Autobuses del Norte by 7am–7:30am for an early start.

Very strict. Guards start clearing visitors by 4:30pm, and by 4:50pm, they won’t let you linger. If you're inside the site, start heading toward the exit by 4:15pm to avoid being rushed out.

If you arrive after 3pm, you’ll have less than two hours inside. You can still walk the Avenue of the Dead, visit the Pyramid of the Sun, and take photos, but you won’t have time for detailed exploration or extra sites like the museum.

No, the site closes before sunset. If you want sunset views, your best bet is booking a hot air balloon ride in the late afternoon (some flights are scheduled around 5:00pm) or finding a nearby hill outside the complex for a view.

The best time is after 2:30pm on weekdays. Most tour groups leave by early afternoon, so you'll find the pyramids much quieter. If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, avoid Sundays entirely since locals get free entry.