Mexico Travel: Sightseeing and Must-sees
The old silver-mining town of Taxco, is a gorgeous colonial antique, and one of the most picturesque and pleasant places in Mexico. It clings to a steep hillside, has labyrinthine narrow cobbled streets, engagingly well-worn buildings and delightful plazas. The entire town has been declared a national historic monument.
The scenic railway journey of the Copper Canyon in the north connects Los Mochis on the Pacific coast with Chihuahua inland and includes several stops within the 20 canyons, passing through 86 tunnels and over 39 bridges. The railway is a considerable feat of engineering and, not surprisingly, took 90 years to build.
The beautiful colonial city of Oaxaca is well worth a visit to wander the interesting Zocalo, purchase great handicrafts and take excursions out to the archaeological sites of Monte Alban and Mitla. A real highlight on any itinerary is a visit to San Cristobal de las Casas, a traditional Chiapas highland town, which is also well situated for visiting the ruins of Palenque.
Mexico Travel: Ancient Cultures & Historical Wonders
A short drive from Villahermosa, and surrounded by emerald jungle, Palenque’s setting is superb and its Mayan architecture and decoration are exquisite. Evidence from pottery fragments indicates that the site was first occupied more than 1500 years ago, flourishing from 600 to 800 AD when many plazas and buildings were constructed, including the elaborate Temple of Inscriptions pyramid crypt.
Mexicans have had a talent for art and a love of bright colours since pre-Hispanic times. Today, Mexico is covered with murals and littered with galleries of contemporary and historic art, which are a highlight of the country for many visitors.
