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Mexico is bounded to the north by the United States (specifically, from west to east, by California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas), to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, to the east by the Gulf of Mexico, and to the southeast by Belize, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea.
Mexico is a land of extremes, with high mountains and deep canyons in the center of the country, sweeping deserts in the north, and dense rain forests in the south and east. Mountains cover...
Mexico is situated on the western, or leading, edge of the huge North American Plate, whose interaction with the Pacific, Cocos, and Caribbean plates has given rise to numerous and severe earthquakes as well as the earth-building processes that produce southern Mexico’s rugged landscape.
With a climate that varies from tropical to desert, the terrain ranges from high rugged mountains to low coastal plains and high plateaus to desert. Its lowest elevation point is Laguna Salada at 10 meters. The highest point is the Volcano, Pico de Orizaba, at 5,700 meters.
From rugged mountains, rumbling volcanoes, sprawling canyons, and dry deserts to lush jungles, tropical forests, rushing rivers and deep cenotes, the topography of Mexico is incredibly varied.
Mexico shares land borders with the United States of America to the north and with Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and west; by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Mexico shares its maritime borders with Cuba and Honduras.
The canyon region is one of the most stunning landscapes of Mexico. There are 5 waterfalls, 30 rapids, 3 beaches, and 3 freshwater springs in the area. The canyon serves as the home of several threatened species of fauna including the American crocodile and the Central American river turtle.
You’ll find a diverse landscape in Mexico, from coastal plains and volcanic mountains to river valleys. Each region offers a unique ecosystem, creating a visually stunning mosaic that showcases the country’s rich geographical and climatic diversity.
From miles-deep canyons to stunning volcanoes, Mexico is home to some awe-inspiring landscapes. Here are 10 of Mexico's breathtaking natural wonders.
A biodiverse country, it encompasses arid deserts and scrublands, tropical rainforests, temperate forests and grasslands, mangrove swamps, alpine ecosystems, and coral reefs. The Natural Landscape of Mexico.