24 Famous Landmarks in Mexico You Must See Visual Story

By Loredana Elena

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Introduction

24 Famous Landmarks in Mexico You Must See Visual Story

This list covers famous landmarks in Mexico to visit, including historical, natural, and human-made landmarks...

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LANDMARK 1

Arena México

Arena México is the largest indoor wrestling venue in Mexico. It was built in 1956...

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LANDMARK 2

Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

Tourists often visit the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Mexico City as a...

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LANDMARK 3

The Bonampak Murals

Throughout Mexico, there are many Mayan artifacts. The Bonampak murals in southern Chiapas exemplify the...

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LANDMARK 4

Museo Frida Kahlo

You can't miss the cobalt blue house that holds artwork from Frida Kahlo and Diego...

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LANDMARK 5

Castillo Chapultepec

Chapultepec Castle is said to reside on a holy Aztec site in Mexico City. It...

LANDMARK 6

Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México

Catedral Metropolitana is one of the oldest and largest churches in Latin America. It was...

LANDMARK 7

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá is not only one of the most famous historical landmarks in Mexico, but...

LANDMARK 8

Cineteca Nacional de México

Built in 1974 in Mexico City, this cinema brought Mexican art and folk films to...

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LANDMARK 9

Ciudad Universitaria

Ciudad Universitaria is the main part of the oldest university in Mexico, Universidad Nacional Autónoma...

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LANDMARK 10

Parque Nacional Barranca del Cobre

Copper Canyon National Park is one of the significant landmarks in Mexico since it is...

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LANDMARK 11

Dos Ojos Cenote

Dos Ojos Cenote, one of the most famous places in Mexico, can be found in...

LANDMARK 12

Cascada El Chiflón

El Chiflón Waterfalls is a series of five cascading waterfalls. It can be visited on...

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LANDMARK 13

Estadio Azteca

Aztec Stadium in Mexico City is the 11th largest stadium in the world and can...

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LANDMARK 14

Hierve el Agua

Hierve el Agua waterfalls in Oaxaca translates to "the water boils" in English. It is...

LANDMARK 15

Monte Albán

Monte Albán is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located in the valleys of...

LANDMARK 16

Monumento a la Revolución

The Monument to the Revolution in Mexico City is one of the most important monuments...

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LANDMARK 17

Museo Nacional de Antropología

As one of the must-see attractions in Mexico, the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City...

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LANDMARK 18

Torre Latinoamericana

Torre Latinoamericana, or the Latin American Tower in English, was once the tallest skyscraper in...

LANDMARK 19

Uxmal

Uxmal is another of Mexico's landmarks related to the Maya people. This Mayan town was...

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LANDMARK 20

Playa Zipolite

Zipolate Beach in Oaxaca became popular in the '70s with tourists thanks to being the...

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LANDMARK 21

El Ángel de la Independencia

This landmark is known officially as the Monumento a la Independencia and the Monument to...

LANDMARK 22

El Tajin

El Tajin in Veracruz is quieter and more remote than some of the more famous...

LANDMARK 23

Palenque

Palenque, in the state of Chiapas, was first unearthed by a Spanish explorer in the...

LANDMARK 24

Museo Subacuático de Arte

A fun fact about Cancun is that it has one of the largest underwater museums...

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Conclusion

In Summary

There are stunning places to see in other parts of Mexico than just Cancun or...

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