The most beautiful places of southern Mexico
The best between North and Central America
Mexico is a large country on the border of North and Central America, in the southern part – to the south of the capital Mexico City – featuring the most popular attractions. An overview of the best ones is in this list
Teotihuacan
Mexico's most remarkable monument
The largest pyramid in America is just a short distance from capital of Mexico – Mexico City. The most important buildings of the complex are the pyramids of the Moon and the Sun continue reading
Palenque
The most beautiful Mayan monument
Although the most famous and most visited mayan monument is Chitzen Itza in the Yucatan, but the most beautiful is town overgrown with jungle – Palenque. You will find many preserved buildings picturesquely set in lush countryside continue reading
Agua Azul waterfalls
Mexico's most famous waterfalls
Agua Azul are certainly the most famous Mexican waterfalls and almost all tourists traveling around the state of Chiapas omitts them. It's actually a system of cascades of different heights and widths on beautifully blue colored river. You can also have a swim in the pleasantly cold pools here. continue reading
Puebla
One of Mexico's most beautiful cities
Puebla is a large historic city with approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. It is situated on a plateau at 2,150 meters above sea level. You will find interesting buildings from the colonization period. A lot of houses are beautifully tiled continue reading
Mexico City
Capital of Mexico
Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is located in a huge valley on a plateau at 2,250 meters above sea level. It is located in the former capital of the Aztec Empire – Tenochtitlan. It is one of the most populous cities in the world. According to various perspectives it has 9–20 million inhabitants. You can find here many monuments mainly from the colonization period. continue reading
Volcano Popocatépetl
The most famous volcano of Mexico
Popocatépetl (5 426 m asl) is one of the most famous volcanoes all over the world. At the same time, it is the second highest mountain in Mexico and one of the most active and the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. For most of the time, the ascent to the top of this mountain is forbidden for safety reasons continue reading
Acapulco
The first tourist resort in Mexico
Acapulco, which has a population of nearly a million, is a famous tourist resort, but with its greatest glory has passed. It is situated in a huge bay lined with green mountains. It is situated approximately 300 km from the capital city of Mexico City continue reading
National Museum of Anthropology
Mexico's most beautiful museum
Without a doubt, the most interesting Mexican museum is the National Museum of Anthropology located in the capital Mexico city. You will find here a beautifully processed history of individual Indian civilizations in Mexico continue reading
Tulum Fort
Mayan port
The fortified town of Tulum served the Maya as the main port for their mighty city of Cobá, 50 km away. The castle is built on a cliff more than 12 meters high and dominates the entire historic complex. Outside, there are ruins of the palace and several temples. Besides, there are also beautiful beaches and lots of black iguanas. continue reading
San Augustín Beach
Beautiful bay near Mazunte
Travelers very popular coast between Mazunte and Puerto Angel offers a variety of beautiful beaches. One of the most beautiful is in San Augustin, where the rocks divide the beach into two picturesque parts continue reading
Cenote de Dzitnup
Magical cenot at Valladolid
Very nice cenot is located just off the third largest city of Yucatan – Valladolid. You can get here easily by taxi. Bathing is allowed in the cenote, so be sure to swimsuit. Cenot was named after the nearby village of Dzitnup, but the names Cenote Samula y Xquequen are also used. continue reading
Park muzeum La Venta
Museum of the Olmec Heads
Parque-Museo La Venta, or the open-air museum, is located in Villahermosa. Here you will find beautiful examples of Olmec culture, including the famous gigantic stone heads. Most of the artifacts were moved here from La Venta continue reading
Tulum Beach
Famous Mayan beach
Tulum's two kilometer long white sandy beach is located just a short distance from the fortress of the same name. It is an ideal place for independent travelers living in typical cabaňas rather than over sized resorts. The beach and its surroundings perfectly meet what you would expect from a Caribbean beach. continue reading
The Great Pyramid of Cholula
The largest pyramid in America
The city of Cholula is basically just a suburb of Puebla. You will find several interesting churches, but the greatest sight is a huge pyramid, which falls more like a hill (most of the building is covered and overgrown). In addition, at its peak is built Christian church. From the top there is a beautiful view of the massive Popocatépetl. This pyramid is considered the largest in America, although it is definitely not as nice as the ones in Teotihuacan continue reading
Puerto Marquez
Picturesque bay near Acapulco
Unlike overcrowded Acapulco, with lots of tall hotels right next to the beach, the beautiful bay of Puerto Marquez is a total oasis of peace continue reading
Pachuca
Colorful city
Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo, just off Mexico City, is not so popular with tourists. After all, you won't find many interesting monuments here. However, it has a good atmosphere and captivates with colorful houses scattered around the surrounding hillsides. Here it is definitely worthwhile to go to some of the higher views of the city and look around nicely continue reading
Misol Ha Waterfall
Waterfall where they filmed Predator
Not far from the city of Palenque, there are not only the world-famous Aqua Azul cascades, but also the very nice Misol Ha waterfall, picturesquely nestled in tropical vegetation, famous for movie Predator. Another attraction is the cave at the waterfall continue reading
