Sacred Sites in Mexico

From ancient mysteries to heartfelt Catholic devotion, from towering pyramids to towering cathedrals, Mexico is brimming with fervent religious feeling and spectacular spiritual sights. Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Mexico profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Featured Sites in Mexico Palenque Chiapas Widely considered the most atmospheric and magical of the Mayan sites, Palenque was at its peak from 600 to 700 AD. It is famed for its unique and impressive architecture and royal history. Uxmal Uxmal, Yucatan The late-Classic Maya site of Uxmal was built before the 10th century AD and is one of the most complex and harmonious expressions of Puuc architecture. Chichén Itzá Yucatan Chichén Itzá is the largest of the ancient Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. A center of Mayan pilgrimage for over 1,000 years, it is now one of Mexico's most-visited tourist destinations.

All Sites in Mexico Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexico City Chichén Itzá Yucatan Coba Yucatan Great Pyramid of Cholula Puebla Kabah Yucatan Metropolitan Cathedral Mexico City Mexico City LDS Temple Mexico City Museo Amparo Puebla National Museum of Anthropology Mexico City Palenque Chiapas Puebla Cathedral Puebla Santo Domingo and the Capilla del Rosario Puebla Templo Mayor Mexico City Teotihuacán Mexico City Tulum Yucatan Uxmal Uxmal

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