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In Space Journey cosmology, this node represents \"Perpetual Rebirth\". They are not just ruins; It is a living organism that continues to beat under the asphalt. The architecture of the museum and the archaeological zone demonstrate that ancestral knowledge can coexist with the strictest modernity. It is a sacred space that teaches us about duality (life\/death, sun\/rain) and how that philosophy is the foundation of a civilization that seeks balance in a constantly changing world.","description_body":"Access through the elevated passages that allow you to observe the temporal layers of the city. The VIP tour takes you to discover the impressive monolith of <strong>Coyolxauhqui<\/strong>, the lunar goddess, and the imposing relief of <strong>Tlaltecuhtli<\/strong>, the deity of the earth. You will visit the <em>Enclosure of the Eagle Knights<\/em>, where warriors performed their initiation rituals, and explore the eight rooms of the museum that house unique offerings of jade, obsidian and snails. It is a technical immersion that uses natural light and spatial layout to narrate the rise and mystique of an empire that was considered the center of the world.","audio_guide_en":"","audio_guide_es":"","audio_guide_duration":"","image_2":5861,"image_3":5863,"image_4":5865,"image_5":5867,"origin_point":"19.43420, -99.13290","curated_waypoints":"19.43450, -99.13250 | 19.43500, -99.13300","destination_point":"19.43420, -99.13290","latitude_start":"19.43420","longitude_start":"-99.13290","golden_spot_lat":"19.43450","golden_spot_lng":"-99.13250","golden_spot_tips":"<strong>El Mirador de la Coyolxauhqui.<\/strong> From the elevated platform of the museum that looks towards the archaeological zone, position yourself at noon. The light falls vertically over the construction stages, revealing the depth and true scale of what was the Templo Mayor. It is the point where the overlap of the colonial city and the Mexica is best appreciated.","points_reward":400,"coins_reward":150,"required_level_premium":1,"unlock_cost_points":0,"drip_day_free":1,"es_ruta_secreta":false,"booking_required":false,"booking_url":"https:\/\/templomayor.inah.gob.mx\/","entrance_fee":15,"safety_notes":"<strong>Level: High (Urban Safe Zone).<\/strong> Located in one of the most guarded areas of the Historic Center, the facility has INAH personnel and private security. It is recommended to be attentive to belongings in the external areas (Z\u00f3calo), but inside the museum and the archaeological zone the environment is extremely safe and controlled.","accessibility_notes":"<strong>Grade: Silver.<\/strong> The museum is equipped with elevators and ramps on most of its levels. However, the tour through the archaeological zone is done through mesh walkways that can be uncomfortable for certain types of footwear or wheelchairs with very thin wheels. Caution is advised on rainy days as outdoor surfaces may become slippery.","faq_1_question_experience":"What is the most important thing that can be seen in the Templo Mayor?","faq_1_answer_experience":"Without a doubt, the Coyolxauhqui monolith and the Tlaltecuhtli relief. They are masterpieces that changed our understanding of Mexica archeology and pre-Hispanic art.","faq_2_question_experience":"Does the ticket include both the museum and the archaeological zone?","faq_2_answer_experience":"Yes, paying the official entrance fee gives you full access to the tour of the exterior ruins and the eight exhibition rooms of the on-site museum.","faq_3_question_experience":"Is it possible to visit the Templo Mayor at night?","faq_3_answer_experience":"The archaeological site has official daytime hours. However, there are narrative tours through the Historic Center that allow you to observe the illuminated ruins from Seminario and Justo Sierra streets.","faq_4_question_experience":"How do I get to the Templo Mayor by public transport?","faq_4_answer_experience":"The easiest way is to use Metro Line 2 and get off at the Z\u00f3calo\/Tenochtitlan station. 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