Attractions of Mexico

To help inspire or plan your trip to Mexico, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Mexico which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Go to Region of Mexico-> Central Mexico - Northern Mexico

Central Mexico - Rail Journeys

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila The Agave landscape is a 347 square kilometre area in eastern Mexico used to grow blue agave which has been used for at least 2,000 years to make fermented drinks and tequila since the 16th century. The site includes tequila distilleries in Tequila, Arenal, and Amatitan and is a testament to agave culture which is part of the Mexican national identity as well as Teuchitlan cultures which shaped the Tequila area from AD 200-900 and used the plant to manufacture a range of basic necessities. A fun, if touristy, way to experience this region is by taking the Tequila Express train from Guadalajara to Amatitlán, enjoying tequilas and mariachi bands on board. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila

The Agave landscape is a 347 square kilometre area in eastern Mexico used to grow blue agave which has been used for at least 2,000 years to make fermented drinks and tequila since the 16th century. The site includes tequila distilleries in Tequila, Arenal, and Amatitan and is a testament to agave culture which is part of the Mexican national identity as well as Teuchitlan cultures which shaped the Tequila area from AD 200-900 and used the plant to manufacture a range of basic necessities. A fun, if touristy, way to experience this region is by taking the Tequila Express train from Guadalajara to Amatitlán, enjoying tequilas and mariachi bands on board.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila

Northern Mexico - Rail Journeys

El Chepe - Copper Canyon Railway
El Chepe - Copper Canyon Railway The Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico, or El Chepe for short, is one of the world's most spectacular rail journeys. Connecting Chihuahua in north-central Mexico to Los Mochis on the Pacific coast, the railway runs for 655km south-west through the Sierra Madre Mountains and skirting the spectacular Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre). The railroad was originally conceived to establish the shortest rail link between Kansas City and a Pacific port, but delays in construction meant it took almost 100 years to complete. Today it is the only functioning railway left in Mexico but has become a major tourist attraction. Leaving Chihuahua, the train gradually ascends through the territories of the Mennonites and Tarahumara Indians before reaching the high point after Creel. At Divisadero, the train stops for 15 minutes to allow passengers to walk to the edge of the Urique Canyon, one of the most spectacular of the canyons with a breathtaking view 1200 metres to the valley below. The Copper Canyon is larger and sometimes deeper than its famous northern neighbour, the Grand Canyon, being 50km long and up to 2,000 metres deep. After Divisadero, the train rides along the most spectacular part of the railway, gradually descending for 100km passing over and through the majority of the 39 bridges and 86 tunnels constructed for the track, including a 180 degree turn within a mountain tunnel that descends 100 feet. In this section, the journey is best experienced leaning out the doors at the end of each carriage and soaking up the wind-swept vistas as the train clings to the cliff edges. Returning to lower altitudes, its worth disembarking at El Fuerte, a sleepy and attractive colonial town, rather than going all the way to Los Mochis after dark. The total journey takes 13 hours, but can be broken up at a number of stops along the way to further explore the canyons.

El Chepe - Copper Canyon Railway

El Chepe - Copper Canyon Railway

The Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico, or El Chepe for short, is one of the world's most spectacular rail journeys. Connecting Chihuahua in north-central Mexico to Los Mochis on the Pacific coast, the railway runs for 655km south-west through the Sierra Madre Mountains and skirting the spectacular Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre). The railroad was originally conceived to establish the shortest rail link between Kansas City and a Pacific port, but delays in construction meant it took almost 100 years to complete. Today it is the only functioning railway left in Mexico but has become a major tourist attraction. Leaving Chihuahua, the train gradually ascends through the territories of the Mennonites and Tarahumara Indians before reaching the high point after Creel. At Divisadero, the train stops for 15 minutes to allow passengers to walk to the edge of the Urique Canyon, one of the most spectacular of the canyons with a breathtaking view 1200 metres to the valley below. The Copper Canyon is larger and sometimes deeper than its famous northern neighbour, the Grand Canyon, being 50km long and up to 2,000 metres deep. After Divisadero, the train rides along the most spectacular part of the railway, gradually descending for 100km passing over and through the majority of the 39 bridges and 86 tunnels constructed for the track, including a 180 degree turn within a mountain tunnel that descends 100 feet. In this section, the journey is best experienced leaning out the doors at the end of each carriage and soaking up the wind-swept vistas as the train clings to the cliff edges. Returning to lower altitudes, its worth disembarking at El Fuerte, a sleepy and attractive colonial town, rather than going all the way to Los Mochis after dark. The total journey takes 13 hours, but can be broken up at a number of stops along the way to further explore the canyons.