Illuminated Nights at the “Center of the Universe”

Night visits to one of the most important archaeological zones of Mexico will be a reality beginning January 29, 2009 when a sound and light spectacular, produced by state-of-the-art technology will illuminate Teotihuacan, the Aztec’s  “City of the Gods”.

Teotihuacan, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Mexico City, is located in the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacán in the State of Mexico. The city covers a total surface area of 83 square kilometers (32 square miles) and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. Visitors to the spectacle will see how 125 thousands LEDS (light-emitting diodes) controlled by special software will illuminate the edges of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and the Calzada de los Muertos (Avenue of the Dead), creating fire, wind and sand effects. The project, called “The Brightness of Teotihuacan”, will also present a 3-D animation in high definition showing the history of this place.

It is worth mentioning that the Reichstag in Berlin and Buckingham Palace have a similar illumination. However, in Teotihuacan this illumination will be used for the first time in an archaeological site and will have a larger scope..

So reserve time for a visit to Teotihuacan that will exceed your expectations.