Place to visit
Teopanzolco, Mexico: what it is and when to go
Teopanzolco is an aztec archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos in Mexico (Cuernavaca). Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 52. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Aztec archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos · History
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 59 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 18.93042, -99.22209
What it is and where
Teopanzolco is an aztec archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos in Mexico (Cuernavaca). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Cuernavaca, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 2.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 18.93042, -99.22209; the nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Mexico. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Teopanzolco is November to April.
- JanBest time10:59
- FebBest time11:23
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:26
- MayPossible12:54
- JunPossible13:08
- JulPossible13:02
- AugPossible12:39
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:05
- DecBest time10:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Mexico
To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Mexico checklist. Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Papalote Museo del NiñoMuseum1.0 km
- Palace of Cortés, CuernavacaBuilding in Cuernavaca, Mexico1.6 km
- El CastillitoMuseum in Mexico1.6 km
- Chapitel del CalvarioMonument1.7 km
- Museo Robert BradyMuseum1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: History
- Chichen Itza: pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
- Puebla: capital of the State of Puebla, Mexico
- Querétaro: capital of the State of Querétaro, Mexico
- Morelia: capital of the State of Michoacán, Mexico
- Teotihuacan: ancient Mesoamerican city
- Guanajuato: capital city of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico
Every Mexico place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Teopanzolco?
It is an aztec archaeological site in the Mexican state of Morelos in Mexico. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Teopanzolco?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 52.
How do you get to Teopanzolco?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 59 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Papalote Museo del Niño, Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca, El Castillito. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Cuernavaca15 places to see in and around Cuernavaca, Mexico: Xochicalco, Cuernavaca Cathedral, El Tepozteco. Best time: November to April.
- History153 places for history in Mexico, from Chichen Itza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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