WORLD
HERITAGE SITES
No other
country on the American continent has more
cultural, historic and artistic World Heritage Sites than Mexico.
In fact, Mexico ranks third worldwide
in the number of cities that
have been declared World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. The qualities that
make Mexico a truly singular nation are its artistic masterpieces,
its unique cultural contributions, the splendid architecture and rich history.
The UNESCO encourages
universal preservation under
a treaty called the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Mexican cities benefiting from this protection are Campeche,
Guanajuato, Morelia, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, Tlacotalpan, Zacatecas and Mexico City.
Located on
Mexico?s Gulf coast, in the eastern
region of the Yucatan Peninsula,
Campeche is the only walled city
in the nation. The city?s unique
sights include the beautiful churches
in its Historic Center and the
ruins of the old wall
that once protected the city from
pirate attacks, which has seven bulwarks and two
gates dubbed Tierra (Land) and Mar (Sea). Also of interest
are the legends and history that
date back to the colonial
era.
Guanajuato is
an old mining
city that lies in a gorge in central Mexico. It has important historic structures, such as Alhondiga de Granaditas (The Grain Depository), Teatro Juarez (Juarez Theater) and Monumento del Pipila (The Pipila
Monument). It?s also known for
its cobblestone streets, festive plazas, numerous art museums
and old churches,
which take you back in time to Mexico?s colonial era.
Morelia, known
for its beautiful
and magnificent colonial architecture, is the state capital of Michoacan, in Mexico?s western region. Its rich
history and culture can be seen in the houses,
churches, streets, squares and gardens.
Its various nightclubs, theaters and social scene offer you everything
you?ll need to have a pleasant
stay.
