Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages in Mexico
A spiritual travel guide to Mexico, covering 6 holy places and pilgrimage destinations.
This guide lists 6 sacred sites in Mexico , connected to 3 spiritual traditions: Maya Religion, Aztec Religion, Christianity. 5 of them belong to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 4 are archaeological sanctuaries of ancient faiths. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in Mexico
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, home of the venerated image of the Virgin and one of the most visited shrines on earth.
Chichen Itza
Visit Chichen Itza in Yucatan, the Maya city of El Castillo, the Sacred Cenote and the equinox serpent of light, one of the great sacred sites of Mexico.
Palenque
Visit Palenque in Chiapas, a jungle Maya city famed for the Temple of the Inscriptions and the tomb of King Pakal, a sacred site of rare beauty.
Templo Mayor, Mexico City
Explore the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, the twin shrine of Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc at the heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan, with ruins and a superb museum.
Teotihuacan, City of the Gods
Visit Teotihuacan near Mexico City, where the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon line the Avenue of the Dead in a sacred city later honored by the Aztecs.
Uxmal
Discover Uxmal in Yucatan, a Puuc Maya city with the oval Pyramid of the Magician and stone mosaics of the rain god Chaak. A calm, rewarding visit.