Mexico is home to dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites. On your next visit, plan a trip to these cultural and natural attractions.
Cultural
- Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco: This site is a well-preserved example of a fortified commercial, political and religious center.
- Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco: Mexico City was built in the 16th century on the ruins of the old Aztec capital.
- Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza: The site is a well-known Mayan center of the Yucatán Peninsula. Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo and El Caracol still stand.
Natural
- Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve: Every fall, millions of butterflies flock to the reserve northwest of Mexico City.
- Sian Ka’an: The biosphere reserve on the Yucatán Peninsula is home to more than 300 species of birds and a rich natural landscape of tropical forests, mangroves and marshes.
Mixed
- Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche: The remains of the Mayan city Calakmul are located in the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: Part of the Mesoamerican region, the valley boasts the richest biodiversity in North America.
Visit the website for a full list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Mexico.
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