10 Places in Mexico to See Before You Die

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22 May 2008 6,062 views 5 Comments

By: Charles Sipe

In honor of the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die, I’ve compiled the top ten list of places to see in Mexico. These are just a small sample of the endless interesting places to see in Mexico.

10. Playa del Carmen

One of the best places to enjoy the white sand and turquoise blue waters of the Carribean coast.

9. Belize Coral Reef

Mexico is home to the world’s second largest coral reef located off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula. It stretches from southern Quintana Roo, Mexico and all along the coast of Belize down to the Bay Islands of Honduras. It is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

photo by Lauretta Burke, World Resources Institute

8. Ixtapa-Zihuantanejo

A great place for ecotourism, including opportunities to participate in wildlife conservation programs to help protect the endangered hawksbill turtle and Olive Ridley sea turtle.

7. Cancun

2 million annual visitors can’t be wrong.

6. Loreto

Home to the largest sustainable development in North America and the migration of blue whales.

5. Peña de Bernal

At 350m, la Peña de Bernal is the largest rocky formation in Mexico. If you like to climb or hike, this is the spot to be in Mexico. I also heard the views are spectacular.

4. Los Cabos

At the tip of the Baja Peninsula you can spot grey whales, go scuba diving, and enjoy the scenic views.

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3. Las Barrancas del Cobre (The Copper Canyon)

A 60,000 square km national park ideal for hiking and exploring the vast canyons and a 16,000 kilometer labyrinth of rivers.

2. Puebla

5,000 colonial buildings, most built during the 16^th century. Known for the architecture of the Cathedral de Puebla.

Image source.

1. Chichen Itza

The most frequently visited of Mexico’s Mayan sites, that served as the principal ceremonial center of the Yucatán.

Source: http://www.visitmexico.com/wb/Visitmexico/Visi_playas_pcar

5 Comments »

Mexico real estate | Tulum Akumal real estate | Chemuyil Homes For sale | Mexico property said:

Playa del Carmen is a location that often ends up as the number one choice for world- weary citizens in need of relief. It has gorgeous beaches, rich history and culture, authentic goods and food, and best of all, it lacks the crowded, frenzied atmosphere of nearby places like Cozumel and Cancun. That? s right? all the goodies without the pitfalls of over population and too much partying. For these reasons it is the place of your next vacation, but don? t hop aboard that airplane until you? ve reserved a…

# 7 June 2008 at 12:29 pm

amber jenkinson said:

great…. website

# 8 September 2008 at 12:21 pm

Cedral Caribe REALTORS - Cozumel said:

A quick pointer… Belize is a country outside of Mexico, with a beautiful reef indeed.

Try Cozumel Reefs, located in Cozumel Island, Mexico instead !

My 2 cents.

Riccardo Garcia. CZM

# 27 January 2009 at 3:18 am

bob said:

who want to go to mexico

# 20 April 2009 at 12:37 pm

nichole said:

Playa Del Carmen! I had the best time there I spent most of my money on tours and things. It is something i will never forget. One thing that i will not do then I go back is the glass bottom Boat. Dont do it its not worth the time. All so at the hotel we had problems with the maids taking food from us even leftovers. So be careful. Swiming with the dolphins at Dolpharis was the best place you could do that its over in Cosmel.We went to other ones that were not near as good!
nichole

# 3 August 2009 at 8:02 pm

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