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It might be a bit inconvenient to reach Huasteca Potosina, but once you get there, you’ll get to experience a side of Mexico that not many visitors would know about! Some of the top sights you must venture out to are: If you want to witness some of Mexico’s most breathtaking sceneries, the remote region of Huasteca Potosina should be on the top of your list! To start off, the area is filled with incredible waterfalls, deep canyons, crystal-clear rivers, and pristine swimming holes. Moreover, the region is widely known as the home of the native Huastec people (Tének).
Barranca del Cobre, Chihuahua
To access Sian Ka’an, there are two access points: Punta Allen and Muyil. The former is difficult to reach if you want to DIY your trip to this oceanic side of Sian Ka’an; so unless you have a 4WD car, it’s better to partake in an arranged tour. As for the latter that accesses the jungle, Mayan ruins, wetlands, lagoon, and mangrove forests of Sian Ka’an, it can be done easier by yourself with a car or by public transport.
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El Chepe Train: one of the best ways to get around the vast expanse of the Copper Canyon as it meanders you through numerous scenic gorges and bridges. Divisadero is one of the photo stops on the train line and it will offer you views into the famed Urique Canyon which is the deepest of the six canyons. .
Barrancas de Sinforosa: located in Guachochi, this place consists of natural volcanic stones that are said to have been formed around 20-30 million years ago. It’s a great place to go to especially since it will reward you with the famous ‘Cumbres de la Sinforosa’ viewpoint after a drive through a dirt road for about 1.5 hours. .
Barrancas del Cobre Adventure Park: located near Creel, the park contains one of the longest ziplines in the world that would take you over a breathtaking canyon at over 80 miles an hour (the start point will be at 2,400 meters). .
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As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Guanajuato, State of Guanajuato
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Isla Holbox, Quintana Roo
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
La Huasteca Potosina, San Luis Potosi
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Mexico City
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Mérida, Yucatan
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Morelia, Michoacán
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Palenque, Chiapas
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an, Quintana Roo
As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years. As a Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town), this is one of the top must see places in Mexico given that it holds magnificent Mayan ruins that have been well preserved over the years.
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