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The Zócalo, Mexico City
The heart of the modern
city, of ancient Tenochtitlán
and of Cortés' city,
surrounded by the oldest
streets, the Cathedral,
Aztec ruins and the Palacio
Nacional.
Tulum
An important Maya spiritual
and cultural centre and one
of the most picturesque of
all the sites, looking out
across the Caribbean from
its clifftop setting.
Xochimilco
Get punted around the canals
here, taking in the carnival
atmosphere and dazzling
colours while serenaded by mariachi
bands, then wander the
streets of Xochimilco town
and visit the flower and
fruit market.
Whale watching
Ecotourism has taken off big
time in Baja California, and
with good reason. From
December to April, you can
see some of the thousands of
Alaskan gray whales that
have come to mate in the
lagoons of Guerrero Negro,
San Ignacio and Bahia
Magdelena.
Palenque
This Maya site is remarkable
not only for its distinct
architectural style but also
for its setting - surrounded
by hills covered in jungle,
right at the edge of the
great Yucatán plain.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Reserve
One of the largest protected
areas in Mexico, this
stunning coastline comprises
tropical forest, fresh- and
salt-water marshes,
mangroves and a section of
the longest barrier reef in
the western hemisphere.
Museo Nacional de
Antropología, Mexico City
The museum to see in
Mexico - an enormous
collection of artefacts from
all the major pre-Columbian
cultures.
The Bonampak Murals
Hidden deep in the forest
until 1946, the ancient
temples at Bonampak are home
to the renowned murals
depicting vivid scenes of
Maya life - and sacrifice.
Chichén Itzá
The most famous of the Maya
sites, although its history
remains uncertain. The
impact of the ruins and
carvings is undeniable,
however, and it's well worth
staying nearby so you can
see them over a couple of
days.
Silver jewellery from
Taxco
No matter that this
attractive town is an
interesting place in itself,
Taxco is the place to come
to in Mexico for exquisitely
produced silverware.
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