Top 10 Most Unique Experiences In Mexico

If you have never had any Mexico experiences, you are missing out on an amazing adventure of natural beauty and unforgettable memories. From serene beaches to majestic archeology, there is a limitless amount of culture to experience and explore.

1. Copper Canyon, Chihuahua

Located in the Sierra Madre Range, these large canyons put Mexico’s natural wonders on display. The 25,000 square miles of rugged beauty will inspire and amaze you as you take in caves and forests, as well as the culture of the Tarahumara peoples.

2. Pico de Orizaba, Veracruz

This mountain peak located 120 miles east of Mexico City is North America’s third highest with approaches beginning in Veracruz on the east and Puebla in the west. Its Aztec name means “Star Mountain” but early natives referred to it as the “mountain that reaches the clouds”. Take a climb across snowfields and bask in the beauty of natural glaciers.

3. La Quemada, Zacatecas

Located in a breathtaking city in central Mexico, this archaeological settlement has a deep history of advanced construction dating back to 650 A.D. The Chamber of Columns was at one time the largest roofed structure in Mesoamerica; only one column remains today.

4. Sea of Cortez, La Paz

Named after Hernan Cortez, the conqueror of the Aztec Empire, this area was renamed Gulf of California. It is home to over 200 islands, 891 fish species, and 39% of all marine mammal species. Bird watchers will feel at home here as winged friends migrate and breed in this beautiful area.

5. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

The Bellas Artes Palace is near Alameda Central Park and is home to the Ballet Folklorico. It features many varieties of fine arts, two museums, a bookstore and a restaurant.

6. Sotano de las Golondrinas, San Luis Potosi

Translated as Cave of the Swallows, this cave’s shaft is the largest known in the world and is home to parakeets and swifts who live along the majestic walls. This destination is popular with base jumpers and vertical cavers.

7. Palancar Reef, Cozumel

Scuba divers and snorkelers alike can take a swim with sea turtles, lobsters, a variety of fish, and nurse sharks in the crystal blue waters inside Cozumel Reefs National Park. Rent your equipment on the beach and grab a bite to eat before heading out by boat.

8. Coba Ruins, Quintana Roo

Coba is home to several large temple pyramids, one of which (Temple of the Church) provides a magnificent view of Lake Macanxoc. The ruins here are set between two lakes and were at one time a Mayan city; Coba also hosted a system of roads called sacbes, which stretch as far as the Caribbean coast.

9. El Eden Mine, Zacatecas

Hop on a small train and ride to this underground site, which is home to a dance club and a collection of mineral deposits, silver, gold, and zinc.

10. Tula

At one time, this city was home to 50,000 people who relied on systems of canals for agricultural growth. The city was attacked in the 1100’s and later destroyed by the Aztecs, but the remains of the Toltec people still stand.

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No matter where your unique Mexico experiences take you, there is much to discover in this beautiful country! If you need to prep your taste buds before your trip, don’t forget that Benito’s Authentic Mexican Food in Fort Worth, Texas offers a wide variety of delicious Mexican cuisine. The taste is so authentically Mexican, you’ll forget that you’re still at home!