AMUSEMENT PARKS AND RECREATION

 

In Teotihuacan?s surrounding areas you?ll find swimming resorts and cultural centers offering entertainment and good times for the whole family.

 

Casa de la Cultura Heberto Castillo. Located in San Juan Teotihuacan, on the corner of Av. Hidalgo and Zaragoza, in the city center. This center hosts cultural events and offers courses in folkloric dance, jazz and contemporary dance, aerobics and weaving. It also has temporary art exhibits. Open Monday through Saturday. The hours vary depending on the scheduled activities.

 

Jardin Botanico de Teotihuacan. Located south of the Pyramid of the Sun. This botanical garden was created in order to conserve Teotihuacan?s traditional plants, such as cacti, tejocote, capulin, avocado, fig, lemon, apricot, plum and cherry trees. Nearby you?ll find a picnic area and a garden with sculptures.

 

Centro Recreativo Frida Kahlo. Located 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Pyramid of the Sun. This recreational center has swimming and wading pools, Jacuzzis, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, squash courts, amusement rides for children, a restaurant, gardens and an event hall. Open from 9:00 to 6:00 on weekends, holidays and during vacation periods.

 

Balneario la Fuente del Sol. Located in San Juan Teotihuacan, at 3 Cuauhtemoc Street, in the city center. This swimming resort has a pool and spacious recreational areas. Open on weekends from 9:00 to 6:00.