Mexico's Top 10 World Heritage Sites

With an astounding diversity of natural and cultural heritage, Mexico is home to a total of 33 World Heritage Sites, considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. According to UNESCO, Mexico has the largest number of Heritage Sites than any country in the continent and the sixth largest list in the world. With hued sand dunes and craters, a breathtaking biodiversity, over 130 indigenous languages, and thrillingly intact archaeological sites, Mexico is the perfect place for the insatiable history and nature lovers.

Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco

Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City has has five Aztec temples, the largest cathedral on the continent, and some fine 19th and 20th-century public buildings such as the Palacio de las Bellas Artes. Xochimilco is home to chinampas, known as “floating gardens,” the Aztecs’ ingenious form of wetland agriculture.

Agave Landscape

Oaxaca and Monte Alban archaeological site

El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve

Franciscan Missions In Querétaro

Sian Ka’an Biosphere

Historic Town of Guanajuato

Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve

Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino

Uxmal

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.