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    Our balloon being prepared
    First few takeoffsApproaching the Sun PyramidGetting closerLooking back as we fly over this stunning pyramidThe avenue of the dead looking towards the Moon PyramidBoth pyramids (moon left, sun right) from 8.700 feetHappy after our flight (oh and i didnt drop the phone)Now on the ground in front of Moon PyramidThe smaller but not the less impressive Moon PyramidPyramid of the SunSteps up the Pyramid of the SunSide angle

    Teotihuacan, Hot Air Ballooning

    January 7, 2024 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C

    An early start this morning for our 5.20am pickup and 40 minute drive to Teotihuacan. But worth it as we had booked hot air ballooning over this UNESCO world heritage site.

    The Teotihuacan site was staggering. Two large pyramids, the pyramid of the moon and the sun. A large avenue originally 9km long. The ingenuity of how the calendar was built into the site along with both true and magnetic north being signposted. And all this started 150 BC.

    Our Hot Air Balloon ride was stunning and the pictures and video will show this better than I can. There were at least 35 other hot air balloons in the air at the same time as us. And we flew directly over the Sun Pyramid which was an amazing moment.

    After the hot air balloon ride we took about 3 hours to explore the site on the ground with a guide. Amazing to know that in its original form they could flood the entire avenue a few inches deep with the water coming out of the pyramid of the moon, This along with the original mica surface would have created a stunning mirror effect. The whole site had a 3 degree slope away from the moon pyramid to keep the water moving.

    This was very much a peak experience for us. Not something we can do everyday but something we will always remember.    Read more