Perched above Oaxaca’s sunbaked valley, Hierve el Agua feels like nature’s infinity pool — calcified waterfalls that spill into mineral-rich rock pools with panoramic views of terraced hills and distant mountains. Bathe in warm, shimmering waters forged over millennia, hike along surreal stone ridges and watch cloudy skies cast shadows over the limestone cascades — an otherworldly escape that blends geology, culture and quiet wonder.

A district of Mexico City, Xochimilco is known for its canals and chinampas, a farming system developed by the Aztecs to cultivate crops using the surrounding lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco harness unique agricultural techniques still in use today.

A lush metropolis filled with green space and a tangible energy, Mexico City has a vibrant art scene, fascinating architecture and out of this world cuisine. It's both the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of two founded by Indigenous people, originally built by the Aztecs on a group of islands in Lake Texcoco around 1325.

A short drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacán is known for its architecturally significant pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, which can be seen from heights above in hot air balloons during sunrise. The area is also famous for its well-preserved murals and fine obsidian tools.