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17 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Mexico Right Now

Home to 67 national parks, more than 5,000 miles of coastline, and landscapes ranging from deserts to snow-capped volcanoes, Mexico is so much more than the stuff of spring break clichés. Add to that some world-class cities and a bourgeoning food scene, and you have yourself one seriously perfect destination. Here are 17 reasons to move Mexico to the top of your travel list right now.

By Caitlin Morton

June 16, 2017

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Mayan ruins on the coast of Tulum.
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Guanajuato's colorful, winding streets.

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Hierve el Agua, a set of natural rock formations and mineral springs in Oaxaca.
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The 18th-century interior of San Francisco Church in San Miguel de Allende.

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The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, standing where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.
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The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Michoacán that welcomes millions of butterflies every year.

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Colorful architecture in the "old town" of Puerto Vallarta.
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Colima's Roca Partida, a volcanic island and notoriously beautiful diving spot.

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Chocolate clams from the Sea of Cortez (aka Gulf of California).
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The rushing Cascadas de Agua Azul, located in the southern state of Chiapas.

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Museo Soumaya, one of Mexico City's most striking museums, designed by Fernando Romero (with consultation by Frank Gehry).
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Sumidero Canyon, a national park in Chiapas with 3,000-foot cliff walls, caves, and waterfalls.

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The turquoise, picture-perfect beaches found in Cancún.
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The Angel of Independence, a famous monument in downtown Mexico City.

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Bunting on a colonial-style church in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
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The volcanic Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico and a popular climbing destination.

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Blue agave plants (the base ingredient of tequila) in Jalisco.

Mayan ruins on the coast of Tulum.

Guanajuato's colorful, winding streets.

Hierve el Agua, a set of natural rock formations and mineral springs in Oaxaca.

The 18th-century interior of San Francisco Church in San Miguel de Allende.

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas, standing where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Michoacán that welcomes millions of butterflies every year.

Colorful architecture in the "old town" of Puerto Vallarta.

Colima's Roca Partida, a volcanic island and notoriously beautiful diving spot.

Chocolate clams from the Sea of Cortez (aka Gulf of California).

The rushing Cascadas de Agua Azul, located in the southern state of Chiapas.

Museo Soumaya, one of Mexico City's most striking museums, designed by Fernando Romero (with consultation by Frank Gehry).

Sumidero Canyon, a national park in Chiapas with 3,000-foot cliff walls, caves, and waterfalls.

The turquoise, picture-perfect beaches found in Cancún.

The Angel of Independence, a famous monument in downtown Mexico City.

Bunting on a colonial-style church in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

The volcanic Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico and a popular climbing destination.

Blue agave plants (the base ingredient of tequila) in Jalisco.

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