10 Must See Places in Mexico (2022 Top Destinations)

Mexico has been a popular traveling destination for North Americans, and in the past years, it has also become increasingly famous to Europeans and Asians who are seeking places with astonishing sights to see. (Must See Places in Mexico)

But beyond Mexico’s grand attractions and ancient ruins, the country also has a rich culture that has been built up for years by a mix of native and colonial influences — this is best seen in many aspects such as the local cuisine or its vibrant music and dance traditions. Let’s not forget that Mexico additionally has rich flora and fauna, thanks to its prime geological location across climate zones.

With that said and done, to ensure that you make the most of your trip here, check out this list of the top 10 must see places in Mexico!

10 Must See Places in Mexico

Barranca del Cobre, Chihuahua

Found in the northern part of Mexico in the Siera Madre Occidental is this massive 65,000sqm landscape that is made up of six distinct canyons! These canyons were formed by six rivers that flow through the western side of Sierra Tarahumara as they converge into the powerful Rio Fuerte. As a result, the canyon’s walls have a copper or green color (which is the origin of this location’s name).

As a famed destination for a lot of hikers and campers, this is one of the must see places in Mexico that can be explored by foot, horseback or burro, and train.

• El Chepe Train: one of the best ways to get around the vast expanse of the Copper Canyon as it meanders you through numerous scenic gorges and bridges. Divisadero is one of the photo stops on the train line and it will offer you views into the famed Urique Canyon which is the deepest of the six canyons.
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• Barrancas de Sinforosa: located in Guachochi, this place consists of natural volcanic stones that are said to have been formed around 20-30 million years ago. It’s a great place to go to especially since it will reward you with the famous ‘Cumbres de la Sinforosa’ viewpoint after a drive through a dirt road for about 1.5 hours.
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• Barrancas del Cobre Adventure Park: located near Creel, the park contains one of the longest ziplines in the world that would take you over a breathtaking canyon at over 80 miles an hour (the start point will be at 2,400 meters).
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Where to stay? See the top Chihuahua hotels
Top experiences? See Chihuahua’s top activities and tours

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Guanajuato, State of Guanajuato

This is a city in Central Mexico that is regarded as an…