Museum
Templo Mayor
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The Templo Mayor was the primary temple of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, dedicated to the gods Huitzilopochtli (god of war) and Tlaloc (god of rain). Discovered in 1978 during electrical excavations, the site now features the ruins of the temple's multiple layers, built over by later Aztec rulers. The on-site museum houses over 7,000 artifacts, including the famous Coyolxauhqui stone, a massive carved disk depicting the dismembered moon goddess. Visitors can walk among the excavated stone platforms and staircases, imagining the scale of the original pyramid that once dominated the sacred precinct.
Don't miss
- View the massive Coyolxauhqui stone, a circular monolith depicting the moon goddess.
- Explore the museum's eight halls showcasing Aztec pottery, sculptures, and offerings.
- Climb the reconstructed temple platform for a view over the excavation and nearby cathedral.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Templo Mayor
You can visit Templo Mayor on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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