Cancun had to squeeze in somewhere I guess. It’s certainly not one of the best places to visit in Mexico, but it does fall in a very special region. The Yucatan peninsula is home to Mexico’s best beaches. Tulum, in Quintana Roo is your best bet if you’re a beach lover. It’s...
1: Chichen Itza One of the most iconic historical sites in Mexico, Chichen Itza is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It's a UNESCO World Heritage
Chichén Itzá is a famous Maya archeological site in Mexico between Cancun and Merida. Here are some useful tips for visiting these Mayan ruins!The pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) has a fascinating 1,000-year-old history. It is the second most visited ...
8. Naica Mine or Cave of Crystals (Mexico) Naica Mine is known as the Cave of Crystals because the main chamber is home to the world’s largest crystals on earth. The big crystal measures 39 feet (12m) in length, 13 feet (4m) in diameter and weighs about 55 tons. The Mexican cave...
There are also native huts representing the dwelling places of the early indigenous peoples of Mexico.The central courtyard presents another surprise. Here you can find a bronze shell sculpted by Iker Larrauri. Called “The Sun of the Wind”, this beautiful sculpture is made to mimic the ...
Cactus Apples (US Southwest, Mexico): A red or purple fruit found growing on beavertail cactus plants. Remove CAREFULLY, roll it around in the sand then skin it with a sharp knife (try not to get stuck by the needles) and slice into disk-shaped sections for eating as a finger food. ...