Can you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan? what is open now and what changed in 2025
The simple answer is that you should not assume every pyramid is climbable. Here is what INAH changed in 2025, what that means now, and why the rule still needs a last-minute check.
Do not plan your Teotihuacan day around the assumption that every pyramid is climbable.
That is the safest answer to start with.
The quick answer
As of March 26, 2026:
- you should not assume universal pyramid access
- INAH officially announced in May 2025 that ascent to the Pyramid of the Moon was allowed again
- recent operational notices still show that access rules can change by structure and by event period
What changed in 2025
In an official bulletin published in May 2025, INAH announced that visitors were once again allowed to ascend the Pyramid of the Moon after conservation work and safety adjustments.
Source: INAH bulletin on the Pyramid of the Moon reopening
That matters because many travelers were still planning with older blanket assumptions that no pyramid ascent was possible.
Why you still should not oversimplify the rule
Another official INAH source, the spring 2026 operation notice, states that ascent to the Pyramid of the Sun would not be allowed during that special operation.
Source: INAH spring 2026 operational notice
So the practical lesson is not “everything reopened.” It is:
- access can differ by structure
- access can differ by date or special operation
- the last check matters
What this means for first-time visitors
If climbing is emotionally important to your visit, confirm the current rule shortly before you go.
If it is not, plan the day around:
- the monumental route
- the scale of the site
- the views and context you can still enjoy without stair access being the center of the day
That mindset usually produces a better visit than turning one staircase rule into the entire trip.
A practical planning rule
Use this simple assumption:
- enjoy any confirmed ascent opportunity as a bonus
- do not build your whole route around a pyramid climb unless the official source still confirms it right before the visit
That keeps your expectations realistic.
Check again before your trip
Because access rules can change for conservation or crowd-management reasons, use official INAH sources for the last check before you go.
Then pair this article with:
- Teotihuacan opening hours: when the site opens and how early to arrive
- Best Teotihuacan itinerary from Mexico City: half-day and full-day plans
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