Dash Toward This Stunning Country at Any Time Only with A USA VISA - MEXICO
Speaking of Cancun, perhaps many people are not strangers for this place, which is rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world, with a tiffany blue, and a reputation of the back garden of the United States. But few people know that Cancun is actually located in Mexico, the country where the Mayan civilization originated from, it covers beautiful beaches, cliffs, colorful towns, and gourmet food.There have been few visitors arrived, most people do not included it in the travel list because of its strangeness and stereotypes.
Here, we bring you into the north country, to see the colonial town which are colorful, fresh and gentle, see the remains of countless Maya Ta across the country.
Mexico City
Many visitors like this city, not only because of the pleasant climate, but also because of the cheap prices and full of gourmet food.There are not so many skyscrapers like New York, the streets are neat with a lot of beautiful historical buildings, both chaotic scenes and full of enthusiasm, with a colorful humanistic style.
Metropolitan Cathedral
▲The Mexican Cathedral on the north side of the square is a landmark of Mexico City
▲It was built in 1573 and continued throughout the colonial period, incorporating a series of architectural styles
▲Inside the church
The Zocalo(Plaza de la Constitución) in Mexico City is one of the largest squares in the world and it is very lively. A very large national flag stands in the middle of the square, it cannot be blown without strong wind. Metropolitan Cathedral is just located in the square, which is very stately.
Avenida Madero
▲The lively Avenida Madero Pedestrian Street
Along the Madero Avenue from the Palace of Arts to the Zocalo, what you can see and what you can feel along with the background music is very flavorful. The European buildings on both sides of the road are magnificent and diverse in style, and most of them have a certain sense of history.
▲Many people on Madero Avenue cosplay various comic heroes
You can see many members of the Avengers on the street. The streets are full of Spider-Man, Batman, Iron Man, Thor and Captain America’s cosplay, amusing children or looking for someone to take a group photo for a tip (about 10 pesos).
Iglesia de San Francisco
▲ The San Franciscan Church is in the opposite to the Tile House at the corner of Avenue Madero. Very beautiful and unique, and it is worth stopping for a long time.
▲The interior decoration of this church is very delicated
▲An old couple in the church
▲The complex and exquisite reliefs on the exterior of St. Francis Church
House of Tiles
▲ Inside the Tile House is an elegant restaurant
▲There are a lot of diners in the restaurant
▲Reference price for consumption at Tile House: USD15-20 per person for dinner and USD6-10 for breakfast
Palacio de Bellas Artes(Palace of Fine Arts)
▲The art palace is crowded with visitors and cars, very lively
▲The exterior of the Palace of Fine Arts
Handicraft Market La Ciudadela
▲The handicraft market has a variety of handicrafts from all over the country, it is worth a visit
▲The handicraft market is full of colorful collections, you may find some treasures among those vendors.
The Aztec Sun Stone
▲The Aztec Sun Stone collected by the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City
▲Aztec Sun Stone souvenirs, you could buy them in the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon, but not elsewhere
The three major civilizations of America are the Mayan civilization, the Aztec Empire and the Inca Empire. Except for the Inca civilization in the Andes Mountains, the first two are in Central America, and the main activity area is in Mexico. The sun stone is a monument dedicated to the sun god by the Mexicans, representing Mexico's historical civilization.
Mercado San Juan Market
▲Mercado San Juan market, the vegetable market is very clean~
▲There are many authentic deli shops in Mercado San Juan market, the price is very cheap
▲It was filled with people during meal time.
Traveling to various places and visiting the local markets are usually very interesting things. Mercado San Juan is an authentic vegetable market in Mexico City. In addition to buying fruits and meats, you can also taste the most authentic Mexican cuisine. It is said to be a place frequently visited by chefs and foodies.
Teotihuacan
This mountain-surrounded valley is home to the famous Pyramids complex of Sun and Moon. Among them, the scale of the Pyramid of the Sun ranks third in the world, second only to the Pyramids of Khufu and Cholula in Egypt.
It was once the largest city in ancient Mexico. It prospered in the AD 1st to 5th centuries and declined in the 8th century. Later, the Aztecs discovered this abandoned ancient city. They believed that only gods could build such a majestic city, so they named it Teotihuacan, which means the city of the gods. The large buildings left in the ancient city today are less than one-tenth of what they were in the past, but they are still very spectacular.
The closer you get to the Pyramid of the Sun, the more you will feel its majesty. The Pyramid of the Sun was finished around 100 AD. It is made up of more than 3 million stones and is more than 70 meters high. The Pyramid of the Moon is two centuries late and only slightly shorter than the former. It is said that no metal tools were used in the construction of the two pyramids, there were no carts, and no animals to bear the weight. It is difficult to imagine how they were built back then.
The two pyramids are also some distance apart. The steps are quite steep and there are a lot of tourists. You may take many breaks in the middle to climb to the top, and then you will be rewarded with the looking down views. Imagine that when the civilization was splendid, there were hundreds of thousands of people living at the foot of the pyramid, and there were rough houses or simple wooden houses built of gray and black stones. What kind of style should you stand on the top of the tower and look down on sentient beings?
Guanajuato
Guanajuato mountain has many rugged roads, and people have built houses all over the hillside, and the houses are densely packed. There are many lights in the night, and the beautiful moonlight is very charming.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora
▲The Basilica de Nuestra Senora of Guanajuato, the interior decoration is very beautiful
▲The Basilica de Nuestra Senora in the night
The lights of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora and the surrounding square are very beautiful. The sky is dark and clean, and a little bit of starlight can be seen. Of course, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse. If there is no moon, how would it be like a dream with starry sky? What a wonderful place!
Colorful City
▲Climbing to the top of the El Pipila Monument overlooking the beautiful city
▲Colorful houses in Guanajuato
Exploring the zigzag streets in the small city, the houses on both sides are colorful! Even you may have been expected, but the variety of styles maybe far beyond your imagination, the use of colors can be so unrestrained, bright and warm. Perhaps some have been to all kinds of colorful cities, but there is definitely no such one could compare to Guanajuato that is exaggerated and enthusiastic, because it is full of colors and there are too many color choices. In addition to the normal red and yellow tones, there are also dark green and bright orange, purple, these non-mainstream colors. And because the houses here are scattered on the undulating hillsides, the overlook from the heights of the El Pipila monument is even more amazing.
▲The colorful alley
▲Colorful flower pots on the balcony
The old town of Guanajuato is not very big. If it is fast, you can walk it within two hours, but it is usually reluctant to walk so fast, because it seems that every street, every square and every corner has a unique style worth stopping. Even if you look up inadvertently, you will find a balcony with colorful potted plants, which makes people's eyes bright.
▲The picturesque and colorful mountain city
The entire old city is densely packed with houses with narrow and winding roads. There are many sloped roads, and the stairs that go deep into the underground tunnels are abrupt on the side of the road. All streets are one-way streets, including the central business district, and it cannot bear too many cars, slow driving is the only choice. The central street is located on the low ground, and the colorful houses on both sides are arranged in turn toward the high ground, showing a rich layer.
▲The style restaurant on the pedestrian bridge
▲ Lively performance outside the restaurant
The small town is in the area centered on the Basilica de Nuestra Senora. Various church towers and historical buildings are surrounded by row upon row of colorful houses. At sunset, on the terrace of a small bar with a great location on the mountain, sit on a high chair and drink a beer and some snacks. Enjoy the mountain breeze and immerse in the sunset. Overlooking the picturesque town, it is really astonishing. Until the breeze becomes stronger (the temperature difference between day and night is big), and the lights are on, visitors still do not want to leave for a long time.
Various squares
▲ Jardin de la Union in Union Square is a beautiful and elegant garden
▲People rest in the Union Square
Walking along the main road, you can find that there is a small exquisite square every tens of meters or hundreds of meters. It is so admired that the locals made so many places in the center of such a dense old city. And each square is very unique. Walking from east to west, the Union Garden next to the Juarez Theater is decorated like a garden with trees and flowers. The square is surrounded by emotional bars and restaurants, which is especially lively at night.
▲ Plaza de San Fernando
▲Reforma Garden has big trees and fountains
You can see the beautiful temple at day and night at the Plaza de La Paz (Plaza de La Paz) in front of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora. By the way, it is also good to have a cup of coffee on the opposite side. Plaza de San Fernando (Plaza de San Fernando) is relatively open and there are many restaurants. The Reforma Garden has big trees and fountains. It is the favorite of pigeons. In the evening, the rays of sunset light shine here especially with a sense of layers. Picking a square at random is very pleasant to sit for a long time.
▲A costumed performance in front of St. Francis Church in Union Square, singing and dancing
▲Musicians on Union Square
A small city should have the style of a small city, without the bustling and busy traffic of a big city. Relaxed and contented when quiet, beautiful and lively when crowded. In the evening, there are opportunities to run into some performance. Several orchestras performed in costumes in front of St. Francis Church in Union Square, singing and dancing, attracting many visitors to watch, and the climax was constant, even if they didn’t understand what they were shouting, they could still get that kind of cheerful infection. At this time, the bars and restaurants around the square are also very popular, and there are also special people to play and sing to activate the atmosphere, which is extremely lively.
▲ Teatro Juarez is a must-see attraction, built at the end of the 19th century, the theater is extremely luxurious and extravagant
▲Even the ceiling has a sense of design
San Miguel
San Miguel, the full name is San Miguel de Allende (San Miguel de Allende), it is a small town about an hour’s drive east of Guanajuato. It is a world cultural heritage with Guanajuato. Known as the city of art in Mexico.Mexico has many painters, potters, sculptors and photographers from here, rich in art and culture. It is usually possible to take a round-trip day trip from Guanajuato.
▲Allende Square and Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
There is a tourist information center in the north of the square, travelers could get a map of the city from here, and some of them take the city’s tourist bus on the northeast corner of the square. The sightseeing time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. A guide introduced it in Spanish and English.
▲Allende Square and Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
▲Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
The altitude here is nearly two kilometers and the temperature is relatively comfortable. The main square is very exquisite and leisurely, with trimmed flowers and trees in the center, and many people relax and chat on the chairs under the trees. To the south of the square is the iconic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, which is pink in color and has a tall weird spire. It is particularly eye-catching. It should be the tallest building in the city. There is also a Raphael church next to it. The east and west sides of the square are designed by arcades, some of them are restaurants, and there are also some characteristic craft shops, selling some traditionally designed and unique costumes and decorations.
▲Take a drive to the top of the mountain, and then walk down the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful town
San Miguel retains many colonial-style houses. There are no tall buildings. Several tall church domes in the city dominate the skyline. The main color of the small city is red and orange, which are bright and dazzling and passionate. The terrain here is high in the east and low in the west. There are no winding roads like Guanajuato. The streets are straight, and some streets have steep slopes. It is very interesting to look at the houses on both sides from high or low. The streets are paved with cobblestones, elegant and retro, and they are also narrow enough to be one-way. The coach finally drove to a high ground overlooking the small town. Walking back to the city center, you can overlook a very good street scene along the road. From almost every street you can see the Chief Angel Mi'er Hall.