The 7 Best Natural Attractions To Visit From Mexico City

Perhaps the natural attraction on our list that is most removed from Mexico City – it’s around a four-hour drive away, to be precise – the Grutas de Cacahuamilpa are to be found in the state of Guerrero. Forming a key part of the gorgeous National Park, which takes its name from the grutas, this system of underground caves takes about two hours to see in its entirety. Look out for the cave drawings that adorn many of the walls of this majestic tourist attraction.

A slightly more far-flung sight is Hidalgo state’s Prismas Basáticos, which were written about by the German explorer Alexander Von Humboldt over one hundred years ago. The geometric basalt columns that form this beautiful scene are naturally occurring, made from the slow dripping of water, with some of the tallest measuring around 40 metres. A long-time local favourite, they are one of the 13 natural wonders of Mexico.

Another Hidalgo-based option is the Grutas of Tolantongo resort. Explore the cave formations with a local guide, but just make sure you don’t wear your best clothes because it can get hot and sweaty once you’re in there! Afterwards, you can either take advantage of the pleasantly warm man-made pools which afford views over the landscape, or check out the naturally occurring La Gloria pools.

So, the chinampas(floating islands) that make Xochimilco what it is may well be artificial, but the canals are very much a natural attraction that’re an absolute must-visit for any traveller in Mexico City. Take a boat trip in one of the iconic and colourful trajinerasthat run daily up and down the interconnected canal system of Xochimilco, whilst you enjoy some drinks, soak up the atmosphere and perhaps even forget you’re still in Mexico City.