Travel to World Heritage
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Traveling to World Heritage sites can help you learn about the world around you, stimulate local economic development, and can even help preserve the world's most treasured places. | |
The Historic Fortified Town of Campeche, Mexico was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Campeche was founded in the third century by the Mayan population, and later became a lucrative port city for the Spanish. The city still boasts remnants of the fortress that once stood there. |
The Pre-Hispanic Cities of Chichén Itzá and Uxmal, Mexico, UNESCO World Heritage inscribed in 1988 and 1996, are home to some of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatan Peninsula. Chichén Itzá is the second-most visited site in Mexico after Cancun. These ancient ruins are a site not to be missed!
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The Historic Town of Guanajato and Adjacent Mines, Mexico, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988. Guanajato was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and became a major silver-mining center in the 18th century. The town is known for its Baroque and Neo-Classical architecture. |
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United States, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site 1987. The Park contains two fo the most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Enjoy spectacular ocean-side scenery and lush flora and fauna. |
The Historic Centre of Morelia in Mexico, UNESCO World Heritage inscribed in 1991, is an outstanding example of urban planning and Spanish architecture. Morelia boasts more than 200 historic buildings, many built with the region's characteristic pink stone. |
UNESCO World Heritage inscribed in 1987 the Historic Centre of Puebla, Mexico sits at the base of the Popocatepetl volcano. Known for its well-preserved religious structures and tiled houses, Puebla is most famous for its regional cuisine and is regarded as the home of mole, a rich spicy sauce. |
The Archaeological Monuments of Xochicalco, Mexico, were UNESCO World Heritage inscribed in 1999. Xochicalco has well-preserved examples of Mayan archtecture such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. |
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