The 10 Best Historic Sites in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico

February 7, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico including National Park of Palenque, Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Zona Arqueologica de Junchavin, Zona Arqueologica Plan de Ayutla, Mercado Benito Juarez, Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina, Convento de Cuilapam, Exconvento de San Jeronimo, Zona Arqueologica de Chinkultic, Zona Arqueologica de Tenam Puente.
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1. National Park of Palenque

Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, Palenque 29960 Mexico +52 916 345 1758 http://www.palenquepark.com/
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5.0 based on 1,199 reviews

National Park of Palenque

A wide variety of pyramids, temples and sculptures have all been found at this famous Mayan archaeological site.

Reviewed By 301lisa33 - Coventry, United Kingdom

Fabulous. This site is quite extensive and diverse. Do look for the Tower Palace (which seems quite unusual). Go inside and explore some of the tunnels. (There are bats, if you want to look for them.) There is a very interesting quadrangle with the Temples of the Sun and Cross. Dramatic. There is also a ball court although that takes a bit of imagination. This site is a major attraction - so get there early

2. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Oaxaca Mexico http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/415
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5.0 based on 4,737 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.

Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States

Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.

3. Zona Arqueologica de Junchavin

A Quija 1.5km from the Historic Centre of Comitan, Comitan Mexico [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Zona-Arqueologica-de-Junchavin-467729930284809/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Junchavin

4. Zona Arqueologica Plan de Ayutla

Ocosingo Mexico http://www.am.com.mx/leon/mexico/zona-arqueologica-en-chiapas-cuenta-con-observatorio-unico--51624.html
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Zona Arqueologica Plan de Ayutla

5. Mercado Benito Juarez

Las Casas Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico +52 951 516 2352 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercado-Benito-Juarez-Oaxaca-Oax/366453656745113
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4.5 based on 1,423 reviews

Mercado Benito Juarez

Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.

Reviewed By andyww18 - Savelletri, Italy

Lots to see , photo and eat and drink . Famous and popular aqua Fresca stall , go down the bbq alley behind the meat section for freshly chosen meat on a bbq with vegetable and sauce choices . Meal for 3 with a beers at around 100 pesos a head and full of smoky buzzing atmosphere Take home dried chillis and herbs

6. Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina

300 Cinco de Mayo, Oaxaca Mexico +52 951 516 0611
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina

7. Convento de Cuilapam

Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca Mexico http://www.viveoaxaca.org/2011/05/ex-convento-de-cuilapan-de-guerrero.html
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

Convento de Cuilapam

Reviewed By R1713XWdavidb - Portland, United States

We visited this site twice, the second time with an archeologist which added so much meaning to our visit. I recommend going with a good guide or reading up on it before your visit.

8. Exconvento de San Jeronimo

Tlachochahuaya, Oaxaca Mexico
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Exconvento de San Jeronimo

9. Zona Arqueologica de Chinkultic

Zona Arqueologica de Cantona, Comitan 30160 Mexico +52 961 612 8360 http://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/147-zona-arqueologica-de-chinkultic
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Chinkultic

10. Zona Arqueologica de Tenam Puente

A 13 Km Al Suroeste de Comitan Carretera Federal Km 190 Rumbo A La Trinitaria, Comitan Mexico +52 961 612 8360 http://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/175-zona-arqueologica-de-tenam-puente
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Tenam Puente

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