Mexico: Top 5 Tourist Spots You Absolutely Must Visit

Mexico is known for its rich culture and traditions, as well as many breathtaking tourist spots. The country's history can be seen in its signature cuisine and famous tourist destinations such as ancient ruins, which can tell the early Mayan life.

According to Celebrity Cruises, Mexico is famous for archaeological sites that are the legacy of the ancient Maya. Many of the best Mayan ruins in the country are located in the Yucatan Peninsula. There are reportedly hundreds of public Mayan sites in Mexico.

Top 5 Tourist Spots in Mexico

It is not difficult to see why a lot of people would want to visit Mexico. If you are among the people eyeing Mexico as your next travel destination, here are some of the famous tourist spots in the country that you should visit.

Copper Canyon: Mexico's Grand Canyon

Copper Canyon is known for its 20 canyons, which have been formed over the years by six rivers. According to MExperience, Copper Canyon is Mexico's take on Arizona's Grand Canyon despite Copper Canyon being at least seven times the size. It has different flora and fauna as compared to the Grand Canyon.

Descendants of the Aztecs, the Tarahumara people, are believed to be still living in these canyons. They reportedly sell their crafts and food to visitors who take the Copper Canyon train ride. Several activities can be done in the Copper Canyon, such as hiking, biking, trekking, horseback, or four-wheeling.

Mexico City

Mexico City should be on every tourist's list of places to visit as it is Mexico's heart of culture and is considered the country's historic city.

Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, housing more than 1,400 important buildings, with some built in the 16th and 19th centuries. The National Museum of Anthropology can be found in Chapultepec Park in Mexico City.

Planet Ware reported that the infrastructure is hard to miss with its huge monolithic figure. There is also the National Library of Anthropology, which houses more than 300,000 rare volumes.

Fortress of Tulum

If you are visiting Mexico to quench your thirst for architectural and cultural history, Tulum ruins can be the spot for you. Old stone structures with palm trees around could be seen upon entering the ruins. There could also be large iguanas to welcome you, according to Trip.

The Tulum Fortress is reportedly three to five meters in height and eight meters thick, with 400 meters long running along the parallel side of the sea cliffs. The wall made Tulum the best-fortified city of Maya.

Merida

The Mexican city is not very big, which can be ideal for short trips if you want to get to know the place in just two to three days. Tourists can stroll around the Paseo de Montejo, which is known to be the prime real estate in Merida, Mexico.

According to Travel to Merida, the Monumento a la Patria or Monument to the Fatherland can also be seen ideally at night since it is lit with different colored lights.

Romulo Rozo, a Colombian sculptor, made the monument. It features more than 300-hand carved figures, telling around 700 years of Mexican history.

Oaxaca

If you want food to bring you to places, Oaxaca might be the most popular destination for travelers wanting a taste of Mexico. Oaxaca has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city has also become a haven for numerous events and festivals, including the indigenous festival Guelaguetza, which is usually celebrated in June, according to Planet Ware.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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