A few words of advice:
It is almost impossible to see everything at Teotihuacán in one day. The site simply is too big and the points of interest too far apart to see all of them traveling at less than the speed of light. I suggest you either take two days, spending a night at one of the several comfortable hotels nearby, or curtail your itinerary. This Walking Tour is conceived of as a one day visit.
- Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Avoid sandals unless you enjoy sore ankles, fire ant bites, and cactus spines in your feet.
- Wear a hat. If you do not have one, buy a goofy-looking sombrero in one of the vendor areas at each site entrance. The sun can be fierce at this altitude (7,200' AMSL). Also, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a large bottle of drinking water.
- Be careful to avoid over-exertion. Once again, the altitude and the sun take their toll, especially on us mature folks and anyone less fit than a professional athlete.
- Be prepared for hordes of vendors. If you are not interested in purchasing a flute, a bow and arrow set, or a recently-manufactured "original" object, a polite "No, gracias" works much better than a growl.
- Obey the signs that say No Pase or No Hay Paso (No Entrance). They are there to protect you as well as the ruins.
Written by Richard A. Diehl
