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Templo de Quetzalcoatl

📍 Templo de Quetzalcoatl, Teotihuacán, Mexico
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Introduction

The Temple of Quetzalcóatl (Feathered Serpent Pyramid) sits at the south end of Teotihuacán's Avenue of the Dead, famed for its alternating feathered-serpent and rain-god stone carvings—among the site's best-preserved facades.

Highlights

1
Serpent Carvings
Alternating serpent bodies and heads, finely worked.
2
Rain-deity Motifs
Tiers of deities symbolizing fertility and rain.
3
Archaeological Core
South end of the city, near the museums.

🛈 Practical Info

DurationPart of half-day Teotihuacán visit
AdmissionIncluded in site ticket
Getting thereWalkable within the site
GuideCertified guide recommended

💡 Tips

Pair with Sun/Moon pyramids same day.
Telephoto helps see carving detail.
No shade at noon; sunscreen.
Guide explains the iconography.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Templo de Quetzalcoatl?

Pair with Sun/Moon pyramids same day. Telephoto helps see carving detail.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.