Mexico sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
A country with rich history, Mexico is home to unique sights of ancient civilizations. The country attracts not only fans of hot countries and beach rest, but also people who are keen on history, numerous scientists and archaeologists. In Mexico you can see the internationally famous Mayan pyramids, Aztec monuments and ancient settlements mentioned in many legends and mysterious stories. Those, who want to see settlements of old tribes with their own eyes, should definitely make a trip to pyramids of Teotihuacan. The largest two pyramids are located in this “ghost city”. These are the pyramids of Moon and Sun, the height of which estimates 150 and 225 metres respectively. The temple of Quetzalcoatl, the most powerful and honoured god according to Maya, is located nearby.
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Some travelers prefer not only a comfortable but also stylish stay. Mexican hotels are ready to offer a lot of beautiful interior options. Tourists …
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Mexico is the most popular country for beach recreation. Its enchanting palm beaches are famous all over the world. One of the most popular resorts of the country is Cancun. Its main attraction is a vast beach conventionally divided into two parts. One part of the beach is distinguished by big constant waves, so surfers love spending their time here. The other part, on the contrary, is very peaceful and is considered as a perfect place for family recreation.
One of the calmest and safest beaches in the country is Isla Mujeres. The Playa Linda Resort is very popular with fans of water sports. The most prestigious resorts in the country are Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen. They will please their guests not only with multiple luxurious beaches, but also with upscale hotels.
The country of the sun and beautiful beaches has everything you need for a luxury vacation. Truly luxurious Mexican hotels are waiting for those who …
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It will be very interesting for beginners to visit the resort of Playa del Carmen, around which you can admire fascinating coral forests. You can see sea turtles and moray eels in the district of Akumal. The Mama Vina schooner is one of the unique underwater attractions. It was flooded specifically for divers. Today, the major attractions of the schooner are beautiful corals.
In such a culturally enriched country as Mexico, there are a lot of historic buildings, some of which presently house hotels. Some hotels in the …
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Map of all parks
National and city parks of Mexico
♥ State Park 'Alameda Poniente San José de la Pila' . On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche' . On the map
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♥ City Park 'Andrés Quintana Roo' . On the map
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♥ City Park 'Anexo Villa de Guadalupe' . On the map
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♥ City Park 'Angel Albino Corzo' . On the map
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Map of all palaces
Palaces in Mexico
♥ Palace 'Los Pinos Official Residence' Mexico City. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Museo Nacional del Arte' Mexico City. On the map
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♥ Palace 'National Palace' Mexico City. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palace of Government' Monterrey. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palace of Iturbide' Mexico City. On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Mexico from our review series
Chapel La Estancia
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
Cuernavaca, Mexico, became known to the world thanks to its outstanding wedding Chapel La Estancia. It is situated on the territory of a picturesque garden that for a number of years is being used for wedding ceremonies. In 2007 one of the local young architects decided to build in this garden a small glass chapel. Later, he celebrated his own wedding there. Chapel La Estancia is a nice and airy place. Only at first glance, the project of this building looks easy. Originally the architect wanted to make the whole building in the glass. For the realization of this idea, there must be done a complex system of ventilation in order to escape the greenhouse effect. The floor and the ceiling in the chapel are made from wood, the walls forming glass flat-topped panels that are put 10 … Read all
La Yesca Dam
From the series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
La Yesca Dam is a world known dam in Mexico. It has begun to work only in 2012. The 220 meters high dam has been built for 5 years. La Yesca Dam is a 628 meters long rock-fill dam with a solid concrete pavement. The dam is located on the Santiago River near Guadalajara. Today it is quite popular touristic place of interest. As other largest world dams, La Yesca Dam generates huge volumes of the electric power and regulates water currents. The surface area of the reservoir is 33,4 square meters. The dam is an essential component of the working power station. The power of which has numerously increased since the new dam has appeared.
This power station is one of the leading in the whole world. It has two all-powerful turbine-generators. Travellers, who want to see the large and … Read all
Chicoasen Dam
From the series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
Chicoasen Dam is a rock-fill Mexican dam. It was beginning to build in 1974. In 1980 it has begun to work, since that time, it became the biggest dam in North America. Its height is 261 meters and length 485 meters. The reservoir’s size is 52 600 square meters, about 1,6 billion cube meters of water stays here. This dam on the Grijalva River plays an important role for Mexico, it is the main technique of water collection. This dam is a part of the hugest state hydroelectric power station which official name is Manuel Moreno Torres. It was named in honour of its first owner but people know it under the name of the area – Chicoasen Dam.
The dam is located in a quiet picturesque place, that’s why tourists like this place very much. The best time for visiting this area is late … Read all
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New Projects by Holiday Inn in Europe Revealed
Although the hospitality business is down everywhere, IHG Hotels & Resorts doesn’t plan to stop and continues opening new hotels in different parts of the world. This time, the internationally famous hotelier signed 11 Holiday Inn Express hotels in Europe. These hotels will open in 2021 and coming years. Such an aggressive expansion is a part of the global strategy of the Holiday Inn Express brand in the region.
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Although the hospitality business is down everywhere, IHG Hotels & Resorts doesn’t plan to stop and continues opening new hotels in different parts of the world. This time, the internationally famous hotelier signed 11 Holiday Inn Express hotels in Europe. These hotels will open in 2021 and coming years. Such an aggressive expansion is a part of the global strategy of the Holiday Inn Express brand in the region.
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19.04.2021
Sightseeing in popular cities of Mexico
Mazatlan
In the past, there was a Native American settlement on the site of the modern city. Local tribes called their home Mazatlan, which means “the place of deer”. The indigenous people were mostly hunting deer and fishing to survive. The Spanish invaders captured the settlement in 1531. Despite such a drastic change, the settlement kept its original name. Soon, Spanish rulers turned an ordinary indigenous village into a true port town that quickly turned into an important stop and a major … Read more 
Puebla
Archaeological excavations proved that the first settlements on the site of modern Puebla existed long before the start of our age. The modern history of the city started in 1519 when Hernan Cortes entered this region on his way to Tlaxcala. The indigenous people were under the Aztec dominance at that time, and they were not happy about it. That is why when the Spanish army captured the territory, local people met them as liberators. The foundation date of Puebla – 1531 – is also … Read more
Queretaro
The first settlers appeared in this region approximately in 200 AD. These were Mesoamerican peoples. During the Classic Period, there were two settlements in the area, namely, Toluquilla and Ranas. Several centuries later, the Otomi people settled in the territory of modern Queretaro, forming the Otomi Nation or the Otomi State. The Aztecs captured the region in the 40s of the 15th century. Hernán Pérez Bocanegra y Córdoba from Spain arrived in this land on July 23rd, 1531. Bocanegra is … Read more
Cuernavaca
The Tlahuica civilization was the first group of people who permanently settled in the area of modern Cuernavaca in the 12th century. Xolotl, the ruler of Texcoco, conquered the Valley of Mexico in the 12th century. Until the 16th century, the American Indian settlement endured multiple attacks from the north. In 1521, conquistadors under the guidance of Hernan Cortes burned down the Indian settlement and established a town. They built a beautiful palace and a church. Cuernavaca was developing … Read more
Playa del Carmen
Not far from the natural attractions is an interesting historical site - the ancient Mayan city of Tulum. Several buildings and sculptures have survived oin this place. Although they date back a thousand years, the very ruins of ancient structures can leave a lasting impression. Usually, these two tourist attractions are visited within a single tour. Guests of the resort have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful national parks in Mexico - Xcaret. This miniature park is … Read more
Mexico City
Palace of Fine Arts. The construction of the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) was started in 1904. The palace was built on the ruins of the Monastery of Santa Isabel. According to the plan, the grand opening of the palace was to be held on the day of the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. However, the project, led by the Italian architect Adamo Boari, faced serious difficulties due to instability of the soil on the site. Time passed, the revolution started, … Read more
Cancun
Fans of unusual cultural and entertainment events should definitely visit the House of Culture Cancun. It regularly hosts a variety of events, from exhibitions of local artists, to performances and literary evenings. Tourists are especially attracted by national dance nights, during which one can not only watch the performances of professional dancers, but also take a few lessons of mastery from them. Among the cultural institutions, it is worth noting the Anthropological Museum. The … Read more
Campeche
Mayan tribes were the first settlers in this area. The Spanish invaded the region in the 16th century. Since that time, Campeche became an important transport center that connected Spain to its colonies. Trading and commerce were developing at a high pace, turning Campeche into a prosperous region. Naturally, it was impossible to hide this fact, and so the town attracted pirates who were trying to plunder it from time to time. In order to protect Campeche from invaders, the town’s … Read more
