1. Mexico City is the oldest city in North America. It was, however, built on a lake, and the city sinks around 12 cm annually, that is more than the Italian city of Venice which sinks 2 annually. So don’t postpone your trip there, and check first this link with the best places in the Mexican capital.

2. Chichen Itza is one of the New 7 wonders of the world, and one of the largest Mayan cities ever built. It’s part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it’s definitely worth visiting!

3. Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, both were once small fishing villages now they’re the heart of the Mayan Riviera on the Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Usually, Europeans prefer going to Playa Del Carmen, and Americans – make their holidays in Cancun.

4. Tulum – it‘s one of the last cities inhabited by the Maya people, and one of the most visited Archaeological sites in Mexico after Chichen Itza. The coastal reef makes a great photo background.

5. Palenque was once one of the most prominent cities in the Mayan civilization, now it’s one with the most well-preserved structures – a real paradise for researchers and tourists.

6. Uxmal – as a UNESCO World heritage site, Uxmal is a fascinating archaeological site. It is renowned for its well-preserved Mayan ruins and rich history, offering visitors a glimpse into the ancient civilization that once thrived there. 

7. Merida is known as “La Ciudad Blanca” or “The White City”, and it was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Francisco de Montejo. It is an unique blend of Mayan, Spanish and Caribbean culture, with very beautiful colonial buildings.

8. Taxco: The City of Silver with breathtaking views. It has a long history of silver mining, jewellery design and craftsmanship. There are lots of silver shops with unique jewellery. Taxco is also a colonial city, with beautiful architecture and charming cobblestone streets.

9. San Cristobal – situated 2200 meters above sea level, the city possess rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets can capture every tourist attention, and its stunning landscapes, greenery and picturesque mountains, make the city a true paradise for nature lovers.

10. Campeche is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its well-preserved colonial architecture and fortifications. It is actually the first European settlement in the Yucatan Peninsula, and can easily become one of your first sites in visiting Mexico.