5 Best Things To Do When In Mexico

Do you want to know what the best things to do in Mexico are? Mexico is a large country, and there are many things to occupy your time. If you decide to visit, it may be hard to figure out exactly what to do. On today’s list, we’ll give you our 5 picks of the best things to do in Mexico. So if you are planning a Mexico trip, this list is a must see. Check out the 5 Best Things To Do In Mexico.

* Barrancas Del Cobre

Longer and deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Copper Canyon in Sierra Tarahumara is a breathtaking sight. The name Copper Canyon was coined by the Spanish when they confused the canyon’s color for copper. You can visit the canyon via the ‘Chepe’ railway (Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacifico) which meanders over 656 km (407 miles) between Los Mochis and Chihuhua.

* Tequila Tours – Jalisco

The birthplace of Tequila, Jalisco is the second largest urban area in Mexico. Visit Pueblo Tequila, situated at the foot of Volcan de Tequila to visit the many tequila distilleries and to observe the process of making tequila. Visitors can also take horseback tours through agave fields, remote trails, and mountain forests. Aside from tequila, Jalisco is also the birthplace of Mariachi music, the Mexican hat dance, and the wide-brimmed sombrero.

* Popcatepetl

One of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, Popcatepetl (Also known as “Popo”) awoke in 1994 after almost 50 years of being dormant. Popcatepetl is the Aztec word for smoking mountain which is quite an accurate description of this moody giant. Reaching a height of 5,426 Meters (17,801.84 feet), Popo is North America’s 2nd-highest volcano and can be seen from the town Santiago Xalitzintla (which is the nearest town to the summit).

* Calakmul

Yet another UNESCO World Heritage site found in Mexico, Calakmul is set deep in the tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas. The well-preserved structures show a detailed picture of the life in an ancient Maya capital with hieroglyphic inscriptions and epigraphic records providing information not found anywhere else in Maya Area. Calakmul was discovered in 1931 by American botanist Cyrus Lundell and boasts the largest and tallest pyramid in Yucatan.

* Guanajuato- Casa de Colores

A city full of color, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Guanajuato is known not only for its baroque churches (some of which are considered among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America) but also for its colorful houses. Found in the city’s historic center, many colorful box-shaped houses can be seen perched on surrounding hills. Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato was the world’s leading silver-extraction center in the 18th century.