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Getting here is relatively easy.The best
way is to hire a private tour company that
will pick you up at your hotel and em-
bark for an early tour before the heat of
the day sets in. Mr. Isaac Juarez from
CDMX (www.amigotours.com.mx) is
one such guide, offering in-depth knowl-
edge of the ancient ruins, the cultures
and arts of each specific area, both out-
side Mexico City and within.
The path, shown here and on
the opposite page, leading to the
Pyramid of the Moon, is called
the ‘Avenue of the Dead’. This
impressive archeological site
covers a total surface area of 83
square kms and was designated
an UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1987.
Above: a local entrepreneur taking a break
from selling his wares to the tourists that
come to see the Teotihuacán archeological
site. Below: A musical group entertains guests
at the Gran Teocali restaurant, close the Teoti-
huacán archeological site. This is an excellent
place to stop for a great meal, either before or
after visiting the ruins.
The use of traditional art is found every-
where in Mexico City. The swanky Le
Meridien hotel displays a set of giant
black clay ornamental lights, typical of
the Oaxaca region.
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