Best places: Historic sites in Mexico

Revered Catholic church & pilgrimage site housing a cloak with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Archaeological site with excavated ruins of the large Maya city, including an iconic step pyramid.

This restored step-pyramid & Maya temple is the highlight of the Chichen Itza archaeological site.

Hilltop recreation area featuring a lookout area & a museum in an 18th-century bishop's palace.

👍👍 Interesting experience seeing how a volcanic eruption can destroy and cover a whole town in lava; also how the only structure left standing was the church. Be ready to hike because the only way to get to the church is by climbing over lava rock. Also, ask about the nearby volcano, just be aware that...

👍👍 What can we say, this place is so busy but so amazing and you need to come here. Another wonder of the world ticked off the list! The only annoying thing is how many market stores are in the area trying to sell souvenirs but obviously they can be ignored or you may get a good deal if you are into th...

Mexico City's main square has roots to the Aztecs & is now the site of frequent cultural events.

Remains of a 17th-century Carmelite convent inside the Desierto de los Leones National Park.

Art & history museum housed in a former granary used as a fortress in Mexico's War of Independence.

17th-century church converted into an art gallery presenting work by local & foreign artists.

👍👍 Very beautiful place

👍 Entrance in the phenomenal down town

👍 Very nice place to visit, small village , old colonial building.

Small, bustling public square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.

👍👍 Beautiful place, great experience.

This public square featuring remains of an Aztec city was the site of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre.

Early conversion of the Mayan population was overseen from this convent & Franciscan headquarters.

Views of a centuries-old aqueduct from hot-air balloons, plus zip lines, horseback rides & hiking.

👍 This is a pretty unique attraction to visit in Mexico. An original fortified bastion with a former city gate within the framework of surviving and restored city walls. It appears like something you'd see in Spain or Portugal, which is what makes it so neat. It's not exactly pretty or spectacular, bu...