Deep in the lush jungle of the state of Chiapas, you will discover this medium-sized Mayan metropolis. It’s home to some critically-acclaimed architecture and carving and sculpting from the Mayan civilization. These ancient ruins were erected between roughly 200 B.C. to 800 A.D. Veteran visitors say the must-see attractions here are the popular Palace and the noteworthy Temple of the Inscriptions.
Founded circa 500 BC, the city of Monte Alban was reportedly the very “center of the Zapotec civilization” for almost a century. Located on a plateau overlooking the massive mountains about six miles out of the city of Oaxaca, this esteemed UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Mesoamerica’s oldest cities. Visit the Main Plaza and see the assortment of well-preserved stone monuments.