Pictures of Teotihuacan
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Pyramid of the Sun
The tallest ruin at the site seen at a distance
Local Merchants
Tourists inspect the merchandise at one of the park's ambulant merchants
Greener
In the dry seasons, the site is quite arid; but in the rainy season (May-September), it all turns green!
Avenue of the Dead
Leading up towards to the Pyramid of the Sun (on the right)
Underground
Some of the exposed ruins are sheltered for preservation
Main Event
The Pyramid of the Sun towers 70 metres (c.210 feet) into the sky
The Summit
The crowd absorbs the energy at the summit of the Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Moon
The Pyramid of the Moon is significantly easier on the leg and calf muscles!
Avenue of the Dead
Panoramic view if the Avenue as seen from the Pyramid of the Moon
Flying Act
Voladores de Papantla - three-quarters of the way through their flight, the voladores descend to the tune of the whistle player at the top of the pole.