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 - Baja California - Yucatan Peninsula

Central Mexico - Wildlife attractions

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a 563 square kilometre protected area located within rugged forested mountains 100km northeast of Mexico City. It is the site of one of the most extraordinary animal migrations in the world, when each year up to one billion monarch butterflies return from northern breeding areas to overwinter here. Of the 14 overwintering colonies in this region, 8 are protected by the reserve. The massive numbers of butterflies turn the trees orange, bend branches and fill the sky when they take flight. Their eight month migration north in spring takes them as far as eastern Canada during which time four successive generations are born and die. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a 563 square kilometre protected area located within rugged forested mountains 100km northeast of Mexico City. It is the site of one of the most extraordinary animal migrations in the world, when each year up to one billion monarch butterflies return from northern breeding areas to overwinter here. Of the 14 overwintering colonies in this region, 8 are protected by the reserve. The massive numbers of butterflies turn the trees orange, bend branches and fill the sky when they take flight. Their eight month migration north in spring takes them as far as eastern Canada during which time four successive generations are born and die.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Baja California - Wildlife attractions

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
The whale sanctuary of El Vizcaino is located on the Pacific coast of central Baja California. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The ecosystems here are also important refuges for wintering wildfowl and a habitat for some 20 threatened animal species including four species of endangered marine turtle. The whale watching season is between late December and mid March and tours from La Paz offer the chance to see the 18 metre grey whale with its newborn offspring. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

The whale sanctuary of El Vizcaino is located on the Pacific coast of central Baja California. The coastal lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio are important reproduction and wintering sites for the grey whale, harbour seal, California sea lion, northern elephant-seal and blue whale. The ecosystems here are also important refuges for wintering wildfowl and a habitat for some 20 threatened animal species including four species of endangered marine turtle. The whale watching season is between late December and mid March and tours from La Paz offer the chance to see the 18 metre grey whale with its newborn offspring.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Yucatan Peninsula - Wildlife attractions

Sian Ka'an
Sian Ka'an Meaning 'Origin of the Sky' in the Mayan language, Sian Ka'an is the world's second largest biosphere reserve after the Amazon. Covering over 5,000 km², the reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves, marshes, coastal dunes and a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, with 1,200 plant species, 300 bird species and over 100 mammals including jaguar, puma, ocelot, spider and howler monkeys, kinkajou, collared anteater and Caribbean manatee. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sian Ka'an

Sian Ka'an

Meaning 'Origin of the Sky' in the Mayan language, Sian Ka'an is the world's second largest biosphere reserve after the Amazon. Covering over 5,000 km², the reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves, marshes, coastal dunes and a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, with 1,200 plant species, 300 bird species and over 100 mammals including jaguar, puma, ocelot, spider and howler monkeys, kinkajou, collared anteater and Caribbean manatee.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sian Ka'an