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El Museo de los Murales Teotihuacanos

📍 El Museo de los Murales Teotihuacanos, Teotihuacán, Mexico
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Introduction

The Museo de los Murales Teotihuacanos, by the 'Jardín de la Gruta' within the archaeological zone, collects and displays Teotihuacán mural painting. The best known are the large 'Tlálocan' (Paradise of the Rain God) and 'Jaguar' murals; the museum also reconstructs rooms with their murals, showing how the ancient buildings were once covered in painted scenes.

Highlights

1
Tlálocan mural
A large painting of the rain god's paradise, colours still vivid.
2
Jaguar mural
A representative image, both symbolic and decorative.
3
Reconstructed mural rooms
Life-size recreations of inhabited spaces with murals.

🛈 Practical Info

AddressWithin the Teotihuacán zone
Suggested time30–45 min
Best timeMorning light

💡 Tips

Inside the zone — visit on the way around the pyramids.
No flash; the murals are light-sensitive.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting El Museo de los Murales Teotihuacanos?

Inside the zone — visit on the way around the pyramids. No flash; the murals are light-sensitive.

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.