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At the moment Mexico attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the globe, eager to see all the beauty and charm of this resort with their own eyes. What sights are worth special attention and what to see in Mexico on a must-see basis? Rich history and ancient buildings will not leave tourists indifferent. The country’s rich cultural heritage is steeped in Spanish, Indian, and Caribbean culture, and its buildings and outbuildings offer a glimpse into the lives of the Aztecs and Mayans. This is what the masses of tourists come to Mexico for.
Mexico City Cathedral
The most important cultural monument is the Mexico City Cathedral (or the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in Mexico City). According to tourists, the basilica of the temple, located in the heart of the city, is visible even from the outskirts, and the bell ringing, which cannot be confused with anything else, resounds beautifully through all the streets. There are twenty-five bells in the two tall seventy-meter towers, the largest of which weighs more than thirteen tons.
Guides say that visitors should not limit themselves solely to the view from the street. Since the entrance is accessible to everyone, it is worth enjoying the opulence and luxury of the interior, made in the Renaissance style. The interior is filled with gold and ivory, and the windows have magnificent stained glass windows that fill the room with a pleasant yellow glow. A walk through such a cathedral will leave only pleasant impressions.
National Museum of Anthropology
A must-see is the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the real Aztec calendar – in other words, the sun stone. It is the most visited place not only in the capital, but in the whole state. Every year more than two million tourists from all over the globe come there to admire the pre-Columbian finds.
The building consists of two floors, where the first includes an archaeological section and the second occupies an ethnographic section. The main idea of this attraction is to show visitors in all its glory and with particular precision the peculiarities of everyday life of all the Nards who have ever lived on the territory of Mexico.
The Ancient City of Chichen Itza
For history buffs and those interested in the life of the ancient tribes, the city of Chichen Itza opens its doors. There have been numerous excavations on its territory, which resulted in the discovery of seven monuments of Mayan culture. There are also preserved statues of deities, made in a particular geometric style.
This place is still in the eighties was recognized as a World Heritage Site and attracts a huge number of tourists every year. Scientists believe that such interest is caused by the usual question of vacationers: why was this city abandoned by the tribe at the peak of its development? After all, even after the Mayans left, they set up their camps near the abandoned settlement. In addition, all the buildings have been preserved in perfect condition and are able to convey to tourists the whole atmosphere of the ancient times.
Acapulco
If a person is looking here only for recreation, forgetting about hiking in historically significant places, he should definitely visit Acapulco, a city rich in bars, clubs and snow-white beaches. Also the place is not deprived of entertainment for young tourists – for example, a water park. Staying in this city, a must-see is the eponymous bay, which is the fourth most beautiful bay in the world. The views in this area are incredible.
The Pyramids of Teotihuacan
If you do not want to travel outside of the main city, there is one of the most famous attractions in Mexico City – the pyramids of Teotihuacan. They are located fifty kilometers from the center, and the so-called Pyramid of the Sun is one of the ten highest pyramids in the world. It was originally an ancient city with a population of up to two hundred thousand people. Another important advantage of these buildings is the relatively close distance from the airport of Mexico City – about forty minutes by car – and passes through the outskirts, where you can see the life of ordinary people alive.
Chapultepec Palace
The place with the complicated name Chapultepec Palace is in the neoclassical style and contains a high observation tower on its grounds, erected in 1833. Its 19 halls contain many exhibits, the oldest of which date back to the Spanish Conquest. On the roof of the beautiful vintage castle, visitors can find a beautiful garden with trees, alleys and flower beds in the open air, where they can stroll freely and enjoy the view.
Anyway, this article does not include all the sights that can be seen in Mexico. There are a lot of them, because this country is considered a historical heritage – the tribes and peoples who lived on the territory of the state, left behind objects of life and buildings, which everyone should see with their own eyes.
