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Mexico

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Discover the most fascinating sights in this country. Rankings and statistics give you an at-a-glance overview of famous landmarks, remarkable places and the most important XOPlaces.

Most significant XOPlaces: Mexico

Most-clicked XOPlaces: Mexico

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Cities with the most XOPlaces: Mexico

  1. 1Mérida2
  2. 2Campeche1
  3. 3Mexico City1

Categories with the most XOPlaces: Mexico

  1. 1Archaeological sites2
  2. 2Ruined Cities2
  3. 3UNESCO World Heritage Sites2
  4. 4Castles, Fortresses and Palaces1
  5. 5Industrial Heritage Sites1
  6. 6Landscapes1
  7. 7Monuments, Statues and Mausoleums1
  8. 8Pyramids1
  9. 9Temples, Stupas and Pagodas1

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Uxmal

Uxmal is one of Mexico’s most impressive Maya cities. Its ruins feature intricately decorated façades, vast plazas and the famous Pyramid of the Magician. Once a major political and religious center of the Maya, Uxmal has been a UNESCO World…

Las Coloradas

Las Coloradas in Yucatán is famous for its striking pink salt lakes, whose color comes from microorganisms and high salinity. The landscape creates a remarkable contrast with the blue sky and white salt flats. In sunshine, the area becomes especially…

Tulum Ruins

The Tulum Ruins stand dramatically on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea. This walled Maya city once served as an important trading centre. Its temples, palaces, murals and famous El Castillo offer visitors a fascinating insight into the architecture, religion…

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá is one of the most famous Mayan sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pyramid of Kukulkán is particularly impressive and shows a fascinating play of light during the equinoxes. The site was a religious and…

Ángel de la Independencia

The Ángel de la Independencia is one of the most famous landmarks in Mexico City. Located on the grand Paseo de la Reforma, it commemorates Mexico’s independence. A golden statue of the Winged Victory crowns the column. Today the monument…

Fort San Miguel

Fort San Miguel in Campeche, Mexico, is a well-preserved colonial fortress built in the 18th century to defend against pirate attacks. Perched on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, it now houses an archaeological museum with remarkable Mayan artifacts…