Mexico Highlights
Ancient pyramids, cenotes and the world's most vibrant street food
Mexico is one of the world's great travel destinations — from the Mayan pyramids of Chichén Itzá and the cenotes of the Yucatán to the colonial cities of Oaxaca and San Cristóbal, the copper canyons of Chihuahua, and the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
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Cenotes of the Yucatán
Sacred Mayan sinkholes filled with crystal-clear groundwater
The Yucatán Peninsula is home to over 6,000 cenotes — natural sinkholes filled with crystal-clear groundwater, connected by an underground river system. They were sacred to the Maya and are now among the world's best swimming and diving spots.
Highlights
- Over 6,000 cenotes across the Yucatán Peninsula
- Crystal-clear groundwater — visibility up to 100m for divers
- Sacred to the Maya — offerings were made to the rain god Chaac
- Cenote Dos Ojos — the world's longest underwater cave system
- Cenote Ik Kil — the most spectacular open-air cenote
- Gran Cenote near Tulum — perfect for snorkelling with turtles
Things to Do
- Swim in Cenote Ik Kil — the most famous cenote, a 60m-wide open-air sinkhole near Chichén Itzá with hanging vines
- Dive Cenote Dos Ojos — the world's longest underwater cave system, extraordinary for certified cave divers
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
November–April (dry season, fewer mosquitoes)
Recommended Duration
Half to full day
Typical Cost
€5–15 entry per cenote
Travel Tips
- ·Avoid sunscreen before entering — it damages the delicate ecosystem
- ·Cenote Ik Kil gets crowded by 10am — arrive at opening time
- ·Gran Cenote near Tulum is the best for snorkelling with turtles
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Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre)
A canyon system larger than the Grand Canyon with one of the world's great train journeys
A system of six canyons in the Sierra Tarahumara of Chihuahua, larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. The Chepe Express train journey through the canyons is one of the world's great rail adventures — 655km from Los Mochis to Chihuahua City.
Highlights
- Larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon
- The Chepe Express — one of the world's great train journeys
- 655km of dramatic mountain railway through the Sierra Tarahumara
- Home to the Tarahumara (Rarámuri) indigenous people
- The Divisadero viewpoint — the most spectacular view of the canyon
- Zip-lining and cable cars over the canyon
Things to Do
- Ride the Chepe Express — the full 655km train journey takes 2 days; stop at Creel and Divisadero for the best views
- Zip-line over the canyon — the Parque de Aventura Barrancas del Cobre has the world's longest zip-line over a canyon
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
October–November (post-rain, green and clear)
Recommended Duration
3–5 days for the full train journey
Typical Cost
Chepe Express from €50 one-way
Travel Tips
- ·Book the Chepe Express well in advance — seats sell out months ahead
- ·Stop at Creel for 2 nights to explore the canyon on foot and by horse
- ·October–November gives the best combination of green scenery and clear skies
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