Teotihuacan en Bici

Welcome, intrepid scholars and curious travelers, to the expansive valley of Teh-oh-tee-wah-kahn. As you straddle your bicycle, feeling the warm, dry breeze of the central Mexican highlands against your skin, prepare to embark on…

As we coast gently along these narrow, tree-lined paths parallel to the main archaeological zone, you might notice the landscape is dotted with small, seemingly unremarkable mounds and modern rural homes. This area, situated…

We now arrive at a site that completely shifts our perspective from the sun-drenched heavens to the dark, mysterious depths of the earth. Please dismount your bicycles and prepare to descend into what locals affectionately call…

Our next stop on this cycling expedition brings us to an open, grassy clearing that prompts us to discuss one of the most iconic, yet heavily debated, aspects of Mesoamerican culture: the ancient ball game. As you rest over your…

We have now arrived at the beating heart of the ancient metropolis. Before you lies the breathtaking expanse of the Avenue of the Dead, the massive central artery that runs north to south through the entire city. …

Cycling to the northernmost terminus of the Avenue of the Dead, we arrive at a plaza that feels remarkably distinct from the rest of the site. Here stands the Pyramid of the Moon, the second largest but undeniably the oldest…

Just to the southwest of the Pyramid of the Moon plaza lies an architectural jewel that offers a stark contrast to the massive, weathered pyramids. Please direct your attention to the intricate, sheltered complex known as the…

As the late afternoon sun begins its descent, casting long, golden shadows across the Avenue of the Dead, we mount our bicycles for the final ride back to the station. The heat of the day finally begins to break, replaced by a…