Must-SeeLos Cabos
Baja California Sur
About 332 miles away
Desert meets sea at the tip of Baja, with the famous rock arch, winter whale watching and lively Cabo San Lucas.
1 Sight
San Ignacio Lagoon
A remote Baja lagoon where gray whales come to calve each winter, and mothers often bring their young right up to the small boats.
- Best Time to Go
- Jan–Apr
- In Season
- Gray whales, Jan–Apr
Our full guide to San Ignacio Lagoon is being written. It's on the Pacific Coast and the North list as Worth a Detour.
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Must-SeeCopper Canyon
Chihuahua
About 337 miles away
A canyon system bigger than the Grand Canyon, crossed on the famous El Chepe train.
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Must-SeeMexico City
About 1031 miles away
One of the world's great cities, built on Aztec ruins, with Frida Kahlo's house, a stunning anthropology museum, and tacos everywhere.
1 Sight
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