Balankanche Caves
Network of sacred Mayan caves, contains large selection of ancient pottery and idols in their original locations.
Tres Zapotes
Important center of the ancient Olmec culture, founded around 1000 BC and flourished in 900 – 800 BC. Here have been found such unique monuments of Olmec art as two colossal heads, monuments of some of the earliest writing system and the earliest calendar in the Western Hemisphere.
La Venta
Impressive achievement of ancient urban planning, art, and architecture, one of the important centers of the ancient Olmec culture. Inhabited since 1200 BC and turned into an important center 900 – 400 BC. The complex of clay buildings extends for some 20 km, includes 33 m tall pyramid. Renowned monuments of ancient art – four colossal sculptures of heads.
San Lorenzo
The largest city in Mesoamerica in 1200 – 900 BC, a major center of Olmec culture. Important ceremonial center with extensive, elevated central part that has a sophisticated drainage system.
Sumidero Canyon
Very impressive canyon with giant abrupt cliffs rising above the Grijalva River. Unusual geological formations.
Parícutin
This newly-born volcano appeared in a cornfield in 1943 and grew 336 m tall over one year, finally achieving a height of 424 m in 1952.
Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
The most prominent mountain between Colombia and Yukon, 5,636 m high stratovolcano. The 7th topographically most prominent mountain in the world. Contains permanent snow.
Hierve el Agua
One of the highest single travertine terraces. It is formed by thermal springs. This bright white stone “waterfall” is 12 – 30 meters high.
Basaseachic Falls
The third highest waterfall in Mexico, 246 m tall free falling plunge located in a gorgeous natural setting.
Sistema Sac Actún
World’s largest known underwater cave system next to Systema Ox Bel Ha, total explored length – 346.7 km.