Teotihuacán is the most popular day trip from Mexico City. It’s only 50 km away, and it is very easy to get there by bus. There is no need to take a tour. Perfect for independent travellers.
Archaeological Sites in Mexico That I Have Personally Visited
Mexico City has around 190 archaeological sites. Some of the more well-known ones include: Chichén Itzá (Yucatán), Palenque (Chiapas), Teotihuacán (Estado de México), Templo Mayor (CDMX) and Monte Albán (Oaxaca), all of which I have visited.
Lesser-visited archaeological sites in Mexico, but equally important, include: Cuicuilco (CDMX), Tenayuca (Estado de México), Bonampak (Chiapas) and Acanceh (Yucatán).
This intent-driven category page lists all the blog posts about the Archaeological Sites in Mexico that I have personally visited, not some generic AI list.
Visiting the Mixcoac Archaeological Site in Mexico City
I visited the small Mixcoac Archaeological Site (Zona Arqueológica de Mixcoac). It’s one of the many free things to do in Mexico City.
But you will learn a lot from this post. Trust me!!
Visiting Monte Albán Archaeological Site in Oaxaca, Mexico
Visiting the Monte Albán Archaeological Site in Oaxaca, one of 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Mexico. One of the greatest ancient archaeological sites in Latin America.
Visiting the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site (Mexico City)
Cuicuilco was one of the most ancient and prosperous cities in the Valley of Mexico. It was destroyed following the eruption of the Xitle volcano in the third century AD.
I first visited the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site back in 2022. I returned for a second visit in August 2026.
How to Visit Tula from Mexico City by Bus
Despite being overshadowed by Teotihuacán, the Tula Archaeological Site is well worth the effort. Here is a raw, firsthand guide on how to get there from Mexico City. Updated August 2026.
Visiting the Palenque Archaeological Site in Mexico
Visiting the Zona Arqueológica Palenque, in the State of Chiapas, Mexico with updated entrance fees for 2026.
How to get from Mérida to Chichén Itzá on a day trip on an ADO Bus
Visiting Chichén Itzá (INAH), Mexico’s most-visited archaeological site, as an independent backpacker, using the ADO bus from Mérida.
Guide on How to Visit the Edzna Archaeological Zone in Campeche
Visiting the Edzna Archaeological Zone in the State of Campeche, Mexico. Off the main tourist route and definitely worth your time to go and have a look!
Guide updated August 2026.
Mitla Archaeological Site – Oaxaca – Mexico
The Mitla Archaeological Site is the second most important archaeological site in Oaxaca after Monte Albán, so it definitely should not be missed.