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Landscapes in Continental Mexico

 
 

Landscapes

Mexican landscapes Mexican landscapesAn ancient Aztec city not far from Mexico City © Ludovic Maisant

Mexico consists of three major geographical units: Altiplano in the north, rain forest in the south and the volcanic barrier in the centre. All this is framed by two long ridges which streak the country: western Sierra Madre, an extension of the Rocky Mountains, and the Oriental Sierra Madre.

Other reasons to go

  1.   Landscapes

  2.   Towns

  3.   The fauna and flora

  4.   Arts and culture

  5.   Monuments

  6.   Activities and leisure

  7.   Enogastronomy