8 Natural Wonders In Mexico That Feel Like Another World

Tenzin Chodon

Las Coloradas

The bright pink lakes of Las Coloradas get their colour from algae and brine shrimp. Set against white salt flats, the landscape looks almost too surreal to believe.

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Hierve el Agua

Hierve el Agua is famous for its petrified waterfalls and natural mineral pools. The dramatic cliffs and sweeping valley views make the whole place feel unreal.

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Cenotes Of The Yucatán Peninsula

Crystal-clear cenotes hidden beneath the ground are among Mexico's most magical sights. Swim through these natural sinkholes and step into an underground world unlike anywhere else.

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Parícutin Volcano

Born from a cornfield in 1943, Parícutin Volcano is surrounded by black lava fields. Walking here feels like exploring the surface of another planet.

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Basaltic Prisms

These towering hexagonal rock columns were formed by ancient volcanic activity. Waterfalls flowing over the cliffs make the landscape even more unusual to explore.

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El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve

This vast desert reserve combines rugged coastlines, quiet lagoons, and endless open landscapes. Its remote setting gives it an almost otherworldly atmosphere throughout the year.

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Valle de los Hongos

Giant volcanic rock formations shaped like oversized mushrooms are scattered across this desert valley. Carved from ancient ash and ignimbrite by millions of years of erosion.

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Islas Marietas

These protected volcanic islands are famous for a hidden beach inside a collapsed crater. Reach this secluded paradise through a narrow sea tunnel during low tide.

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