Ancient Aztec Wonders 2 Hours Private Templo Mayor Ruins Tour

Join a knowledgeable host on a guided tour inside this fascinating archeological site right in the middle of the city. The steps of ancient pyramids, intricate stone carvings, and temples dedicated to the gods of war and rain are all on show at Templo Mayor. You can also see how the structure was enlarged throughout the centuries, reaching 45 meters high in its heyday. Hold your nerve! Things are going to get a little gruesome. Human sacrifice was a big part of Aztec culture. And there’s good evidence for this at the tzompantli, where hundreds of skulls were preserved and stacked. Bones, sacrificial stones, and knives have all been unearthed here too. Delve even further into the Aztec world over at the museum. Artifacts discovered on the site, including beautiful obsidian jewelry and jade and turquoise masks, are all on display. Here you’ll also find a monolith of the moon goddess Coyolxauhqui and discover why her brother beheaded her.