Keen to discover the northern region of Mexico? The Nuevo León, as well as Coahuila are two regions housing cities to see, when going on a visit to the north of Mexico. In fact, Monterrey and Saltillo have several attractions.

Short escapade to two megapolis in the north of Mexico

The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.

Lazy southern beaches vs a buzzing urban north.

I guarantee that hopping on the El Chepe train will be a unique adventure in the north-west of Mexico. As the kilometres go by, incredible landscapes will pass before your eyes, don't miss the train!

Adventures on board the El Chepe train

This article will give you a presentation of Merida and the principal colonial cities of Yucatán in Mexico.

Merida and the colonial cities of Yucatán

Mexico City

Canyon Sumidero

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Yaxchilan

 Coba is a major archaeological site left behind by the Mayan civilisation. Like Chichen Itza, it is located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and its history is just as mysterious as the latter site. Coba is, however, a much wilder place.

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To the same extent that Chichen Itza is clean, uncluttered, well preserved and linear, with each section clearly delimited, so Coba is wild and untouched by man. Its history, however, is all the more revealing for it. Here again, get a guide to accompany you if you can, as this very large site is simply overflowing with secrets. There are dozens of ruins, temples and pyramids to see as you walk along the path around the site, completely surrounded by the forest. They suddenly loom out of nowhere, amidst the lush vegetation. It's truly wonderful. You feel as if you're at the end of the world, completely removed from the ordinary and everyday. And then the large, main pyramid, Nohoch Mul, comes into sight. Though its steep sides are almost in ruins, it still presents a striking spectacle, breathtaking in fact. Though nature has undeniably reclaimed the structure, this only adds to its charm, and the very sight of this pyramid simply leaves you speechless.

Coba is a major archaeological site left behind by the Mayan civilisation. Like Chichen Itza, it is located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and its history is just as mysterious as the latter site. Coba is, however, a much wilder place.

The ancient Mayan city of Cobá was one of my favourite cultural visits in Mexico. Although there are travellers, you are unlikely to find yourself in the middle of a crowd of bobbed, croc wearing tourists, with their cameras slung round their necks, making lots of noise and bustling about, As a result it's a nice walk, especially as not all the site has been discovered yet. Nature is everywhere and you will find remains of the city just by stepping off a sheltered path. It makes you feel like a real explorer!

One of the most important Mayan archaeological sites in Yucatan, on the north of the peninsula, surrounded by luxuriant vegetation.

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