Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of
Slide Nr 1Mexico’s natural beauty is no big secret: Millions of tourists travel here every year to explore and enjoy the pristine beaches, mystical jungles, dramatic canyons, sweeping deserts and towering mountains. However the country is also home to incredible landscapes that are much less talked about but no less worthy of a visit – not to mention less crowded than the ultra-famous hot spots. We reveal 15 of Mexico’s most amazing yet underrated natural wonders, all waiting to astound any intrepid lover of the great outdoors.
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Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 2Valle de los Monjes (Valley of the Monks) in Chihuahua – Bordering the US in north-central Mexico, the state of Chihuahua boasts some of the most awe-inspiring yet relatively unknown landscapes in the entire country. Among them is the otherworldly Valley of the Monks, a basin in the Sierra Tarahumara mountains featuring distinctive rock formations, all millions of years old, that resemble great stone monks. This is a prime destination for sports enthusiasts who can hike, rappel and mountain bike among the monoliths. The easiest way to get here is to drive from the town of Creel or Bocoyna, or book a tour. [Photo: Carlos Adampol Galindo/Wikimedia Commons]
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Slide Nr 3Samalayuca in Chihuahua – About an hour from the US border, you’ll find the Médanos de Samalayuca Protected Natural Area, part of the Chihuahuan Desert – the largest desert in North America. While most of this desert landscape is littered with shrubbery, this area is largely free of vegetation and features instead large dunes of fine golden fine sand dunes, some as tall as 300 metres. A stunning and imposing desert landscape. Due to the size of the dunes and the softness of the sand, the landscape is ideal for sandboarding, though less adventurous types can take ATV rides to drink in the vistas. [Photo: Giulian4/Wikimedia Commons]
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Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 5Cuatro Ciénegas Biosphere Reserve in Coahuila – Directly to the east of Chihuahua lies the state of Coahuila, home to this natural paradise on the outskirts of the ‘Magical Town’ of Cuatro Ciénegas. An oasis in the middle of the desert is always an incredible sight, but this oasis is extra special thanks to its magnificent biodiversity, as well as its mineral-rich soil that lends the many pools their eye-popping blue and turquoise colours that rival those of any beach in paradise. If that’s not enough, in Poza Azul – the most famous of the pools – you can find stromatolites, a kind of microbial reef that scientists believe are the oldest life forms on earth, and which exist in only a few places across the world. Surrounded by a gypsum desert of white dunes, this oasis is truly a unique and unforgettable destination.
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 6Kaan Luum Lagoon in Quintana Roo – Most international visitors come to Quintana Roo to lay on its beautiful beaches, swim in its crystalline cenotes and tour its ancient Mayan ruins, but any visitor who gives this stunning freshwater lagoon a miss is certainly missing out. Just 15 minutes by car (or 30 by bicycle) from Tulum, this place is enigmatic and captivating not only for its unbelievable blue hues and tranquil waters, but also because it is home to an 85-metre-deep cenote, just begging for a dive (with the aid of a guide, of course). A real hidden treasure – visit before the word gets out. [Photo: dronepicr/Flickr]
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 7Discover Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún All Inclusive Spa Resort
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 9Celestún in Yucatán – The Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve, located in the state of Yucatán, is the ideal place to navigate through mangrove wetlands teeming with all manner of fascinating life. Taking centre stage, however, are the more than 170 different species of migrant and resident birds, especially the flamboyant pink flamingos who flock here to feed.
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 14Live The Luxe Life At Fiesta Americana San Luis Potosí
Boasting a sought-after central location, impeccable service and the best views in the city, Fiesta Americana San Luis Potosí is the ideal destination for families looking to explore, couples looking to reconnect, and business travelers looking to maximize their time. This luxury downtown hotel featuring modern architecture and a welcoming, family-friendly ambiance is a comfortable and relaxing hub for both work and play in San Luis Potosí. Discover more and book your stay here.
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 15Revillagigedo Islands in Colima – One for the divers: The Revillagigedo archipelago, located between 700 and 1000 kilometres from Manzanillo, is sometimes called the Galapagos of Mexico. A major draw here is the marine biodiversity, from whales to dolphins, sharks and manta rays, which makes it a real gem for diving enthusiasts – though travellers are not allowed to go ashore, so only liveaboard dives are possible. Organised tours depart from Baja California Sur and usually last for about a week. [Photo: Organised tours/Wikimedia Commons]
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Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 17Sierra de Órganos National Park in Zacatecas – This park can be found in the north of the state of Zacatecas, 30 kilometres from the magical town of Sombrerete. A landscape in which hundreds of magnificent rock formations rise from the arid land, each with its own indecipherable form, framed by shocks of hardy desert shrubs. You can visit the site via a day tour, although the option of camping in the area is also available. [Photo: Alejandro Hernández Osuna/Flickr]
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Secrets Of Mexico
Amazing Mexico: 15 Mexican Natural Wonders You’ve Never Heard Of.
Slide Nr 18Tacaná Volcano in Chiapas – This immense volcano reaches 4,092 metres above sea level and right sits at the border with Guatemala. The top of it divides Mexico from its neighbouring country, which makes ascending to its peak something really special. During the climb you can glimpse different types of ecosystems, and depending on the height you reach, you’ll find high jungles, pine forests, cloud forests and Zacatonal grasslands. The ascent from the Mexican side is generally done across two days: the first day, you ascend to a camp where you’ll spend the night, and the next day you start a seven-hour walk. It is somewhat difficult, especially the last section, which requires a lot of physical effort. Leave well before dawn if you want to catch the sunrise at the top.
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