The most beautiful trips in southern Mexico
What to see and visit in South Mexico
Southern Mexico has everything a traveler could wish for – the wild Pacific coast and beautiful Caribbean beaches. Breathtaking Aztec and Mayan monuments. Waterfalls and gorges in the mountainous state of Chipas and of course volcanoes. Let's see which trips are among the most beautiful in southern Mexico
Visit of Teotihuacán
America's largest pyramids
The largest monument near Mexico City is pyramid complex Teotihuacan (translation: the place where Gods were born) with two dominant pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and many other interesting buildings. The locality is easily accessible by frequent buses from Mexico City. It is ideal to be here very early in the morning, because there is not so hot and you do not need to push through the crowds of local people. Count at least with three hours for visit if you want to go through also the small local museum and go to the tops of both pyramids. continue reading
Visit of Palenque
The most beautiful Mayan monuments in Me
Ancient Mayan town of Palenque is nestled in the foothills of Chiapas mountains and is surrounded by the remains of virgin forest. Palenque competes with its Guatemalan rival Tikal for the post of the most beautiful Mayan ruins. Most visitors agree that local buildings are perhaps a little nicer, but there are crowds of tourists, which takes away from the atmosphere a little. Anyway, Palenque should certainly be the „mandatory“ stop your journey around Mexico. Moreover, only a few kilometers away there are other very nice places – waterfalls of Agua Azul and Misol Ha. continue reading
Tour of Chichen Itza
The most famous Mayan monument
Chichen Itza is one of the modern wonders of the world. Originally, there was a Mayan city. It is an archeological site with many monuments. It is located in the jungle and has many nooks and crannies that bind many legends. It is the most visited monument in the Yucatan. It is also included in the UNESCO. continue reading
Trip to Agua Azul Waterfalls
Mexico's most famous waterfalls
Mexico's most famous waterfalls are situated in the green hilly landscape of the state Chiapas. Although it is only 64 km from Palenque, an important transfer point and a tourist magnet, the way here can take quite a long time. The waterfalls itself are a cascading series of different sizes on more than a kilometer stretch of beautiful blue river (if it is not after strong rains, when the water immediately colors to brown). continue reading
Trip to Tulum
Caribbean pearl of Yucatan
The entrance gate to relatively untouched strip of beautiful Caribbean coast with white sands is a provincial town of Tulum. You will not find here much of interest, but it is a good bus junction, from where you can easily get to all sites in Yucatan. From here it is still a few kilometers to the lengthy beach enclosed fortunately by only decent cabanas and low small hotels. Right next door is also interesting Mayan fortress. continue reading
Trip to Mazunte
A nice resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico
If you are traveling in Mexico and want to bathe elsewhere than in the Yucatan, Mazunte is a good choice. Here and in its vicinity there are a number of beautiful beaches with only low cabanas without large hotels. You can also take boat trips and watch turtles, dolphins or, for a little luck, whales. An ideal place for 2–3 days of relaxation continue reading
Acapulco´s beaches
Mexican beach legend
Acapulco – metropolis with million inhabitants on the southern Pacific coast lying between big bay and mountain ridges is one of the world's beach legends. The greatest glory, when Hollywood stars were coming here, has already passed and you can meet here mostly local visitors. After all, a lot of people nowadays prefer more private environment than skyline of 25storey hotels along the beach. However, if you are planning a bigger trip around Mexico, it is not bad to stop here at least for a day or two. continue reading
Tour of Cholula
A trip to the world's largest pyramid
Although Cholula is listed as an independent city of hundreds of thousands, it basically connects to the large city of Puebla. The main reason to come here is the huge pyramid Tlachihualtepetl, which is measured to be the largest pyramid in the world. Today, however, it looks from almost all sides just like an overgrown hill with the church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios on top. In addition to the pyramids in Cholula, you will also find a large monastery of St. Gabriel and the Church of St. Petra continue reading
Visit of Parque-Museo La Venta
Olmec culture in the open air
The only major attraction of town Villahermosa in state Tabasco is the museum park in the open-air – La Venta. You will see here giant Olmec heads and interesting altars. Coatimundis will sometimes be running around you. The ideal time to come here is early in the morning, in the opening hours. The entire park will then be practically just for you. Exhibited monuments are essentially the remnants carried off from La Venta (for Olmecs sacred town lost among marshes). continue reading
Visit of Misol-ha Waterfall
Predator´s waterfall
Waterfall famous for scenes in the movie Predator lying only about 20 km from the town of Palenque belong among the most beautiful ones in Mexico, although it is a bit overshadowed by the more interesting water cascades Aqua Azul a little bit further. Except for admiring the natural beauty and bathing under a waterfall, it is also interesting to walk along the path leading behind the waterfall to a small karst cave. continue reading
Visit of Valladolid
Town in the middle of the Yucatan
This town with five thousand inhabitants benefits from its strategic position at the crossroads connecting Cancun and Tulum with Merida and lies in the proximity to major yucatan ruins of Chichen Itza that are just 40 km away. It is the third largest city in the Yucatan peninsula, it is relatively very green, square-shaped with nice houses and renowned confectionaries. Mayan women offer here huipiles (traditional embroidered blouses). Popular trips are just outside the town to the beautiful underground cenots, where you can also have a swim. continue reading
Puerto Marquez
The contrast to Acapulco
After leaving Acapulco and crossing small mountain ridge you will find yourself in a different world. Instead of beaches surrounded by skyscrapers you get to a nice relaxing cove with beautiful views of the green hills rising almost directly from the ocean. continue reading
