Incredible Natural Wonders You Must Visit While In Mexico

While visiting Mexico, most people head to its sandy beaches. Of course, these are absolutely incredible to visit, but they’re not all that Mexico has to offer. While Mexico’s beaches made it a vacation destination, there are plenty of natural wonders in this beautiful country that are worth exploring.

Sumidero Canyon

Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur

Isla Espiritu Santo is a UNESCO Heritage Site and natural protected area that will take your breath away. You can arrive by boat from La Paz or the Malecon pier. You’ll be able to see a stunning world of biodiversity that includes 32 species of reptiles, 98 species of birds, and 16 species of flora and fauna.

Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja California Sur

Los Coloradas, Yucatan

If you’re ever visit the Yucatan peninsula, you absolutely cannot miss going to Los Coloradas. The lakes here are visually stunning due to their pink color, which are created by the tiny critters living in the waters. To match the beautiful water, you can sometimes catch pink flamingoes that get their color from the same bacteria in the water. It’s certainly one of the most impressive sights you can see.

Los Coloradas, Yucatan

Tamul Waterfall, San Luis Potosi

Anyone who loves adventure will absolutely love visiting Tamul Waterfall, which is located in San Luis Potosi. You can reach the area from Tanchachin by boat, a journey that takes about two hours. To reach the waterfall, you then take an all-terrain vehicle that you can rent at Aquismón. The best time to visit this gorgeous area is between October and May.

Tamul Waterfall, San Luis Potosi

Nanacamilpa Firefly Sanctuary, Tlaxcala

Nanacamilpa offers a truly unique experience: imagine you are immersed in a dark forest when suddenly your surroundings are lit up by these fascinating insects. It creates a beautiful and enchanting feel being surrounded by this magical sight.

Nanacamilpa Firefly Sanctuary, Tlaxcala

Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas

Sumidero Canyon is located in Chiapas, Mexico, which is north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo. It is surrounded by the Sumidero Canyon National Park, which is a protected area that takes up over 53,000 acres. It is one of the most important tourist sites in Chiapas. You can take a boat from the river in Chiapa de Corzo to get here.

Sumidero Canyon, Chiapas