Things to see in Mexico

967 places worth seeing in Mexico on an illustrated map: Xochicalco, Temple of Kukulcan, Sian Ka'an, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral and Pyramid of the Sun, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Xochicalco The architecture and iconography of Xochicalco show affinities with Teotihuacan, the Maya area, and the Matlatzinca culture of the Toluca Va
Temple of Kukulcan The most famous landmark of Chichen Itza. This was a temple-pyramid dedicated to the Feathered Serpent God, Kukulcan. It is nicknamed "The C
Sian Ka'an – 20 km. A wonderful nature preserve and . The park features acres upon acres of pristine mangrove swamp and wetlands. Find a sea kayak and
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral The largest cathedral in the American continent. Designed by Claudio de Arcinieaga, construction started in 1537 and lasted for 250 years. B
Pyramid of the Sun The largest pyramid in Teotihuacan at , and one of the largest in Mesoamerica. It is believed to have been constructed about 200 AD. It is t
Luis Barragán House and Studio The home and studio of the famed Mexican architect Luis Barragán has been turned into a museum dedicated to his life and work. The house loo
Maya Ruins of Tulum The main attraction. Mayan ruins by the sea. Access to the beach directly below the main temple via the stairway is restricted. However, for
Estadio Akron This is the stadium where most of the outdoor events for the 2011 Pan-American Games were held, and—more importantly—where the most popular
Estadio Monterrey Home of the Rayados, one of Monterrey's two top-tier professional soccer teams playing in the Liga MX. State-of-the-art stadium with seating
National Museum of Anthropology Huge archaeological museum with exhibits focusing on Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica.
Palace of Fine arts Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari. Construction started in 1905, however due to the Revolution War, it was not completed until 1934.
Mayapan A compact, well-preserved pre-Columbian site, Mayapán was the political capital of the Maya in the Yucatán Peninsula from about the late 122
Coba – 50 km. A beautiful site; it was one of the largest Maya cities in ancient times. It boasts the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, t
National Palace The palace in its current form began construction in 1693 and served as the Palace of the Viceroy of New Spain until the Mexican War of Inde
Pyramid of the Moon The second largest pyramid in the park. It mimics the contours of Cerro Gordo, the mountain in the distance to the north. It was built betwe
Templo Mayor The site of the main Aztec temple of Tenochtitlan, it was destroyed by Spanish conquistadors in 1521, who then promptly erected the Cathedra
Zócalo This square measures 240m long on either side. A huge Mexican flag occupies the center, which is ceremoniously lowered and re-raised each da
Frida Kahlo Museum Also known as La Casa Azul, this walled hacienda painted brilliant indigo blue, is where the much-revered Mexican artist spent the last year
Great Pyramid of Cholula The biggest draw for tourists to Cholula, apart from the nightlife, is the world's largest pyramid by volume and the world's largest monumen
Chapultepec Castle The imposing castle on top of the hill calls to visitors. Over its history, it has been the home of the Spanish Viceroys, a military college
Toniná One of 3 great Maya cities in Chiapas. Tonina was the primary rival of Palenque.
Jalisco Stadium It's in Colonia Independencia, and can be reached by taking any bus along the Calzada Independencia and asking for the Estadio Jalisco. You
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico City.
Angel of Independence A victory column on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. El Ángel was built to commemorate the centennial of the b
Sanctuary of Atotonilco Often called the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico,” the Sanctuary of Atotonilco is an 18th-century pilgrimage church famous for its dramatic, fresc
Torre Mayor The Torre Mayor stands on Paseo de la Reforma and soars 225 meters above the ground with 29 high-speed elevators.
Cave of Swallows This is not a pre-packaged cavern tour, kids. This is an adrenaline blast for caving and climbing junkies. It is a Karst cave entered throug
Estadio Universitario Home of the UANL Tigres, a top-tier professional soccer team playing in the Liga MX. Known locally as El Volcan, the stadium was built in 19
Estadio Cuauhtémoc Catch a pro soccer game almost any time of the year. This stadium is home field for Club Puebla, a top-tier professional team in the Liga MX
Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium Home of top tier (Liga MX) professional Mexican football (soccer) team, Cruz Azul. There is no parking available at the stadium.
Yagul Although frequently overlooked in favor of more extensive ruins at Mitla and Monte Albán, the ruins at Yagul are more pastoral (and therefor
Dzibilchaltun The site has been continuously occupied for thousands of years. Its most famous structure is the Temple Of The Seven Dolls (El Templo de las
Torre Latinoamericana Construction started in 1948 and was completed in 1956. This was Mexico's first skyscraper, boasting 44 floors and 182 meters. There is an o
Cuicuilco A large uneven circular pyramid (known as Pirámide de Tenantongo) is the most significant structure at these ruins, which archaeologists say
Peña de Bernal The massive monolith towering over the village is a constant presence and is never far from view, it's the major attraction for visitors to
Monumento a la Revolución Unveiled in 1938, this striking monument honors the heroes of the Mexican Revolution, including Pancho Villa, Francisco Madero, and Lázaro C
Plaza de las Tres Culturas So called because in one city square you can see three different time periods of Mexico City's development mixed together: the pre-hispanic
Museo Nacional de Arte Housed in the former Palace of Telecommunications, this beautiful Porfirian-style building was built in 1904 by architect Silvio Contri. The
Izapa The settlement at Izapa extended over 2 km, making it the largest site in Chiapas. The site reached its apogee between 850 BC and 100 BC; se
Estadio Tres de Marzo The Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara's football stadium in the north of the city, where "Los Estudiantes" play, is named for the date of
Alameda Central Park Established in 1592, this green garden with fountains and statues is the oldest public park in the Americas. The name comes from álamo, the
Chacchoben Largest Mayan settlement belonging to the region of the lakes.
St. Louis the King Cathedral, San Luis Potosí Possibly one of the foremost known Mexican cathedrals by sight, its construction started in 1670 and was completed in 1730. It has a baroque
Pyramid of the Magician The most impressive structure and the tallest at 35 m, which you will find just beyond the entrance. According to ancient legend, this pyram
Hierve el Agua Natural mineral springs that flow into several open pools located at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. Despite the name, the water is not a
Palace of Iturbide One of the oldest buildings in town, built in the late 16th century, it was first home to the local nobility and later the residence of Mexi
Guadalajara Cathedral Construction of this Guadalajara landmark started in the 1560s and took about 50 years to complete. The current towers were replaced on 1854
Cerro de la Silla The icon of the city of Monterrey is in the municipality of Guadalupe. It is used by athletes for climbing and it is also a pleasant but fai
Xítle Hiking trails go up to the top of the dormant volcano and also lead through cool forests to a natural cave, an historic ranching areas, and
Museo de Antropología de Xalapa Beautifully-designed museum of the pre-Hispanic cultures of Veracruz. A fascinating complement to the more famous archaeological museum in M

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