Delightful, ancient, hot Mexico seems to be created to enjoy every day of your stay in it. Cradle of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Mexico is the heir of this culture. It absorbed all the best from Spain as well. It owes it to the language and the introduced European culture. But Mexico has its own, inimitable flavor. You can’t confuse it with anything. An appeal to ancient legends and myths is a favorite theme of most colorful Mexican festivals.
Giant pyramids and amusement parks, luxurious palace buildings and high fortress walls. Vibrant tropical greenery and turquoise waves that lift surfers to the skies. Golden sandy beaches and majestic Catholic cathedrals. Five-star hotels and ancient museums – modern Mexico has it all! In this article from Xcaret, we’ll take a look at the main attractions of this amazing destination. Let’s go!
Chichen Itza
Founded in the 7th century AD the sacred city of one of the Maya tribes – Itza is located one hundred and twenty kilometers from the capital of the Yucatán Peninsula. The architectural richness of the ancient settlement is the nine-step Temple of Kukulkan and two small temples – Warriors and Jaguars. Also, a well-used for sacrifices. A huge ball court and a giant rectangle formed from the ruins of columns. By the way, you can book a trip on the Xcaret website.
Cathedral of Mexico City
The main Catholic temple of the Mexican capital was built on the site of a former Aztec sanctuary. It was dedicated to the god of war – Huitzilopochtli. The construction of the cathedral was carried out from the beginning of the 16th to the beginning of the 19th century. Combining the architectural features of baroque, renaissance and neoclassicism, the temple was erected in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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National Museum of Anthropology
One of the richest museums in Mexico is located in Chapultepec Park (Mexico City). It consists of two large departments – archaeological and ethnographic. The exposition of the museum is represented by exhibits of the pre-Columbian era, which include the famous Aztec calendar – the Stone of the Sun. Also, Mayan treasures and cultural and archaeological finds. They belonged to other ancient Mexican civilizations. You can book a trip on the Xcaret website.
Chapultepec Palace
Founded in 1785, the Chapultepec Palace was used as a government residence for a long time. At one time it housed the military academy and the National Astronomical Observatory. Since 1939, the main exposition of the National Historical Museum has been exhibited in a majestic building built in the neoclassical style. Don’t forget to book a trip on the Xcaret website.
Copper Canyon
The main national park of the country got its name because of the moss that grows on the slopes of a one and a half kilometer canyon and casts copper from afar. The bottom of the natural attraction is covered with subtropical forests. Copper Canyon is home to a third of all Mexican animals, including the black bear, the Mexican wolf and the cougar. Book a trip on the Xcaret website!
Acapulco
Located on the Pacific coast, resort and part-time “night capital” of Mexico. It gained worldwide fame in the fifties of the XX century. Modern Acapulco is a city of gently sloping sandy beaches, water attractions, and fishing. Also, the best discos in the country and the constant thirty degrees Celsius in winter and summer. You can book a trip on the Xcaret website.
You can talk and write about Mexico for hours. But it is better not to listen and read, but to see everything for yourself. Therefore, follow the link to the Xcaret website and book a trip. It will be unforgettable!
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