Home Area Attractions Top 5 Historical Excursions in Mexico Top 5 Historical Excursions in Mexico by Julie Etra November 6, 2018 by Julie Etra 2.2K 1. Monte Alban Monte Alban was once the ancient capital of the Zapotec people. Overlooking the Valley of Oaxaca, Monte Alban is one of the top archeological sites in Mexico. There are spectacular views over the valley! 2. National Museum of Anthropology The Museo Nacional de Antropología is both the largest and most visited museum in all of Mexico. Located in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, the museum boasts an enormous collection of artifacts and exhibits relating to the pre-Columbian heritage of the country. This includes Mayan and Aztec pieces, such as the famed Stone of the Sun, which is the original Aztec calendar stone. 3. Copper Canyon The Copper Canyon network of canyons is several times larger than the Grand Canyon. In the 1600s, the Spanish enslaved some of the indigenous Tarahumanas to extract precious minerals, but the Copper Canyon is better known for its scenic glories. The path of the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway includes 37 bridges, 86 tunnels, and spectacular views from as high as 2400 meters (nearly 8000 feet). 4. Museo de la Memoria y Tolerancia In addition to explaining how Mexico City’s Jewish population burgeoned during the mid-20th century, and memorializing the Holocaust, the museum features permanent exhibits documenting genocides that have occurred elsewhere, including Latin America and Africa. 5. Route of the Monasteries In the 16th century, the Augustinians, Franciscans, and Domincans built fourteen monasteries on the slopes of the Popocatépetl volcano in central Mexico. The goal was to evangelize the indigenous groups living in the areas south and east of Popocatépetl; the monasteries are open to visitors. Written by Jane Bauer 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Julie Etra Julie Etra writes for The Eye magazine based in Huatulco. This article was originally published by The Eye, a regional English magazine that highlights beach, village & urban living in Oaxaca. previous post How To Fly to Huatulco – Top 5 Insider Tips – Part I next post How To Fly To Huatulco – Part II You may also like Exploring Local Artisan Handicrafts in Puerto Escondido December 18, 2023 Puerto Escondido’s Fiestas de Noviembre: A Month of... November 3, 2023 Ecotourism: How To Really Get to Know the... October 6, 2023 Exploring the Architectural Projects of Puerto Escondido: A... July 28, 2023 Oaxaca, Best City In The World; Mexico Wins... July 14, 2023 Once in Oaxaca: meet Australian artist and gallerist... July 14, 2023 Archaeologists unearth colourful pre-Hispanic tombs with striking murals... June 9, 2023 Cinco De Mayo’s Surprise Victory Affected Both Mexican,... May 4, 2023 Mexico in Numbers: The recovery and rise of... May 1, 2023 ‘Innovative’ public park project planned for Mérida January 27, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.