Teotihuacán Audio Guide

Explore Teotihuacán with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.

Teotihuacán

About the Tour

Teotihuacan is a vast ancient Mesoamerican city, known for its large pyramids and residential complexes. It is a significant archaeological and historic site.

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What you will hear

The Citadel (La Ciudadela)

A massive sunken plaza that served as the political and religious heart of the city, capable of holding nearly the entire population.

The Citadel Plaza

The Citadel Plaza

This massive 15-acre sunken plaza served as the religious and political heart of the entire city.

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Teotihuacán Site Museum

This museum houses the most significant artifacts found on-site, including a massive scale model of the city at its peak.

Teotihuacán Site Museum

Teotihuacán Site Museum

The economic might of Teotihuacán was founded on its monopoly over a precious material: obsidian.

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Botanical Garden

A modern garden showcasing the semi-arid flora that was vital to the Teotihuacano economy, including agave and prickly pear cactus.

The Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden

The agave and prickly pear cactus seen here were the cornerstones of ancient survival, providing food, fiber, and even the city's signature red dye.

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Pyramid of the Sun

One of the largest structures in the Western Hemisphere, built over a natural cave that was likely considered the birthplace of the sun and moon.

Pyramid of the Sun

Pyramid of the Sun

Standing as one of the largest ancient structures ever built, this pyramid was constructed with three million tons of material over a sacred cave.

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Mural of the Puma

A rare, well-preserved open-air mural depicting a stylized feline, showcasing the vibrant red pigments used throughout the city.

Mural of the Puma

Mural of the Puma

This rare outdoor mural features a stylized feline painted with vibrant red mineral pigments that have survived for over fifteen centuries.

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