However, I am sorry to break it to you that, as of 2023, climbing is no longer allowed for Pyramid of Sun and Pyramid of Moon. We visited Teotihuacan in October 2022 and access to both these pyramids were closed for climbing.
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You used to be able to walk all the way to the top, but they're currently doing some renovations after discovering the pyramid housed several tombs. Halfway is enough though, because the steps are SO steep and SO big.
Hi, in Mexico at in many other countries, one important part of the income of the people working in hospitality services is the gratuities, so in my opinion, for a tour to Teotihuacan, the basic tip should be $20, but if the guide make distinctive or outstanding service, the gratuity could be up to $40.
Climbing the temples at Chichen Itza has been illegal for some 15 years now, with the ban coming into force in 2008 over concerns about the safety of those climbing and the potential long-term damage to the ancient structures themselves.
Teotihuacan is open from 8 am to 5 pm every day, including holidays. Teotihuacan tickets are 80 pesos which includes entrance to the museum on site. On Sunday entrance is free for Mexican nationals and residents with an ID. It is possible, though not required to buy Teotihuacan tickets online.
If possible, wear a hat and sunscreen as it can get very sunny in the central hours of the day. If you forget a hat, there are vendors at the entrance. Moreover, do not forget water, shoes, and comfortable clothes to be prepared to walk a lot.
It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.
Dollars or pesos? In most tourist areas in Mexico, it is acceptable to tip in either pesos or dollars, though pesos are more practical for the person being tipped. If you do tip in dollars, be sure to only tip using notes and not coins as coins cannot be exchanged.
The ancient Mayanpyramid of Kukulkán is a Unesco heritage site, protected by law and the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH ). It is forbidden to climb it and fines range from $4000 to $8400 for trespassers, depending on the amount of damage caused.