The 7 Wonders of Mexico

Cool Maps: 7 Wonders

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

"The new Basilica is arguably the most important religious building in Mexico. It houses the original tilma (or apron) of Juan Diego that shows the icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thus it is an important pilgrimage site and is visited by several million people every year, especially around December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe's Feast day."

Chichen Itza

"Chichen Itza.. is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization, located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula, present-day Mexico."

Paricutin volcano

"Paricutin..is a volcano in the Mexican state of Michoacan, close to a lava-covered village of the same name."

Palacio de Bellas Artes

"The Palacio de Bellas Artes ("Palace of Fine Arts") is the premier opera house of Mexico City. It was designed by the Italian architect Adamo Boari in 1901 but construction was not completed until 1934, in a spectacular art deco interiors, and for the majestic art nouveau exterior. The weight of the building is so massive that it has been sinking a few centimeters yearly since the completion of its construction."

Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco

"The Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco is the name of the prehistoric rock art found in the Sierra de San francisco region of Baja California, Mexico. They are representations of what was once the life of the Cochimi or Guachimis in the Baja California peninsula."

Chapultepec Castle

"The building has been used for several purposes during its history, including Military Academy, Imperial and Presidential residence, observatory and museum. It currently houses the Mexican National Museum of History. It is the only castle in North America that was occupied by sovereigns."

Teotihuacan

"The city reached its zenith between 150 and 450 CE, when it was the center of a powerful culture that dominated Mesoamerica, wielding power and influence comparable to ancient Rome."