One of the largest cave systems in the world is located a short distance from the bustling city of Taxco, Mexico. Grutas de Cacahuamilpa features over 90 caverns, which are also known as salons. Only 20 salons have been fully explored and are open to the public. For a small fee, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa park…
From a distance, Hierve el Agua appears to be a roaring waterfall cascading from the side of a cliff. Upon closer inspection, Hierve el Agua is several pillars of white stone with deep grooves which have been sculpted by calcium-rich water that bubbles up from the depths of the earth. Although some refer to Hierve…
Hearing the words “snake nest” when you’re planning your latest vacation is more than a little off-putting. However, architect Javier Senosiain’s colorful, modern snake-shaped apartment complex will endear you to snakes for the rest of time. Inspired by the feathered Aztec snake god Quetzalcoatl, Senosiain created an eco-conscious architectural marvel that will inspire you to…
Nothing says “I love tequila” quite like spending the night in a giant tequila barrel surrounded by fields of spiky agave in the town of Tequila, Mexico. Matices Hotel de Barricas was designed so that tequila lovers from around the world can pay homage to the region where the peppery spirit originated. Matices Hotel de…
Depending on your vantage point and the time of day, Lake Bacalar—or Laguna de Bacalar as it is known in Spanish—can appear turquoise, royal blue, sky blue. or light blue. Lake Bacalar’s ever-changing color palette inspired locals to name it the Lake of Seven Colors. Located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Lake Bacalar…
The lovely arch that graces Cabo San Lucas is one of the world’s most celebrated rock formations. Even people who can’t locate it on a map recognize the iconic arch as the gateway to paradise. The iconic arch of Cabo is situated on the exact spot where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean….
Mexico is home to countless pyramids that have served as the centerpieces of thriving ancient civilizations. One of Mexico’s oldest and most curious pyramids is Cuicuilco, which is located in the shadow of several modern buildings in Mexico City. Archeologists believe that the people who built Cuicuilco settled in the region around 1400 BC. Cuicuilco…
If you haven’t been to Mexico then you should immediately include it in your list of countries to visit. The place is full of wonders and offers a little something for everybody. Beautiful tropical beaches, lush forests, breathtaking deserts, name it, Mexico has it. And if you are planning to go there, you should definitely…
