What makes it 86% Couple-Friendly: Couples can share a guided walk among open-air ruins, plan a quiet two-hour tour, and enjoy evening lectures together. The mostly academic setting offers few cozy rest spots or cafés.
Why 1–3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Sufficient time to explore exhibits and the archaeological site at a relaxed pace
Join a small-group guided tour:
Book a 2-hour tour to learn meanings of sculptures and temple layout.
Tip: Reserve online one day ahead and choose a morning slot to avoid crowds.
Self-guided archaeological stroll:
Walk through the open-air ruins with the free museum pamphlet.
Tip: Arrive at opening (9 am) for soft morning light and fewer visitors.
Download the virtual-visit PDF:
Use the free INAH PDF to plan which galleries to focus on.
Tip: Mark highlights like the Coyolxauhqui stone and Tlaloc monolith before your visit.
Attend a cultural film or lecture:
Check the “Cine” schedule for short historical films included with admission.
Tip: Look for Friday evening sessions to extend your visit past 5 pm.

Abby Huang
While the entrance price has gone up for foreign visitors (now 210 pesos per person), it was still worth a visit. Yes, you can see the ruins from outside for free. However, going inside allows you to view the descriptions and explanations (most of them have both English and Spanish notes). There are also exhibitions that show interesting collections, such as the marine and land animal offerings to...
L W
Not enough English guide. Very troublesome to translate everything into English. If you want visitors to better understand your history and culture, this should be done properly in common language. After the historical site, there are more to see in the museum. Don't miss it! This is truly an amazing place to visit (with or without the English guide).
Charlie McKenzie
Not sure this museum needs any more reviews! But it is, of course, a must visit for anyone new to CDMX. There is lots to see and it boggles the brain to see the literal layers of history across the site. Just make sure to plan for the weather as the outdoor area can get very hot in the sunshine and there is no cafe on site for a midway rest stop. It’s a bit of a marathon to see everything in one v...
Andrew Vandekerckhove
Very interesting place from a historical standpoint. The temple structure is largely destroyed unfortunately, and it’s clear that ground settlement is taking a further toll. But it is cool that you can walk over/around it (on sidewalks with railing), unlike some other sites. The indoor portion of the museum is quite interesting, you could probably spend 1 - 1.5 hours there and cover it well. It’s...
Kate M
We visited this museum without a guide and still found it very interesting and informative. There is signage in both English and Spanish. But some of the signage is in Spanish only. The museum was larger than I had expected and had great artifacts in it. It is amazing that this site is in the middle of such a large city.
In rainy season (May–October), carry a lightweight rain jacket for afternoon showers. In dry season (November–April), visit after 9 am for clear skies and best photo lighting.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission for 2 adults | MXN 200 |
| Small-group guided tour for 2 | MXN 420 |
| Photo permit | MXN 75 |
| Total Estimated | MXN 695 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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