Mexico is one of the most popular countries of the World. In fact, it is the most visited country in Americas after the United States. Mexico has pleasant and warm weather, unique food, art and archaeology. According to World Trade Organization, Mexico is the 7th major destination for foreign visitors. Mexico is one of the most popular tourist countries on the planet with over 20 million tourist visit each year. There is something for every sort of traveler traveling to Mexico.
Let’s explore “Whatever a traveler wants Mexico provides”.
10) Palenque
Palenque was a Maya city state in southern Mexico and is much smaller than some of its Mayan neighbor cities. It is a famous archaeological site which attracts thousands of visitors as it contains some of the finest architectures and sculptures the Maya ever produced. Palenque monumental stone temples are famed for their architectural sophistication and fine sculptures. Palenque is one of the most popular sites in Mexico and is definitely worthy to visit.
9) Cozumel
Cozumel is an island in the Caribbean Sea located off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel is a popular destination for scuba-diving and snorkeling and user specially visit the island to have fun doing these activities. Cozumel is called one of the best diving areas in the World and has become a National Marine Park to protect beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish.
8) Tulum
Tulum serves as a major port for Coba and is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city. It is situated on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and was built around 1200 AD when the Mayan civilization was in decline. Tulum was one of the last cities inhabited and built by Mayans. Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites and today is a popular tourist destination.
7) Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon is a group of Canyons consisting of six distinct canyons in Mexico that combined measures larger than the Grand Canyon in the United States. There are many ways to explore Copper Canyon but the best way is by the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway. It passes through 86 tunnels and 37 bridges riding as high as 2,400 m above sea level providing some of the most spectacular views of the canyons below.
6) Los Cabos
Los Cabos is a 20 mile beach area in Baja California Peninsula. Attractions and facilities like Resorts, Restaurants, Bars are found on the beach. It is a great destination for water sports activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, etc and is widely appreciated for all-around sport fishing in the World. If you are fed-up of your daily routine than its time to visit Los Cabos.
5) Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic Church of Mexico in Mexico City. The Basilica is one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Catholicism. The present church was constructed on the site of an earlier church named the Old Basilica. When this Basilica became dangerous due to sinking, New Basilica was built next to it. The Basilica is visited by several million people every year, especially around 12 December, Our Lady of Gradalupe’s Feast Day.
4) Cancun
Cancun is a city in southeastern Mexico located on the northeast coast of Yucatan Peninsula. It is a major world-renowned tourist destination and is always flourished with tourists from different parts of the World. It is one of the most well-known Mexican Resorts. There are also some small Mayan vestiges of the pre-Columbian Maya Civilization. Must-visit if lover of adventure and sheer joy…!!
3) Zocalo
Zocaloo, officially known as Plaza de la Constitucion, is the main plaza located in the heart of Mexico City. It has been a gathering place for Mexicans since Aztec times, as this was used to be the official place for main events like Mexica Ceremonies, swearing in of Viceroys, military parades and many more. It is also the main venue for both National Celebration and National Protest. The site is considered to be “The Center of the Universe”.
2) Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan was a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city located in the valley of Mexico but today, it known as the site of most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas. The Pyramid of the Sun built around 100AD is the largest pyramid in all of the Mexico. Apart from Pyramids, Teotihuacan is also famous for its complex, multi-family compounds, the Avenue of Dead and many more.
1) Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is the largest of the Maya cities in the Yucatan Peninsula and had the most diverse population in May World. It is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico with around 1.2 million tourist visit every year. The most famous landmark of Chichen Itza is the temple Pyramid of El Castillo which is 99 feet high. Chichen Itza is the most developed of the many Mayan ruins and has been included in the list of “New Seven Wonders of the World”.