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The High 10 Images Experiences in Mexico – Picture Ideas, Inventive Images + Journey Guides


Photogenic Experiences and Locations to {Photograph} in Mexico

Mexico, the charming land of tacos, iconic artist Frida Kahlo, vibrant Tequila, and distinctive cactus vegetation. Past its stereotypical portrayal within the media, Mexico unveils a wealthy tapestry of various landscapes, charming tradition, and storied historical past, making it a haven for photographers in search of to seize its multifaceted essence. After spending just a few weeks immersing myself within the lovely landscapes and energetic tradition of this lovely nation, I’m keen to spotlight some important experiences that shouldn’t be missed by photographers venturing to Mexico.

Mexico on a map doesn’t look that huge however belief me once I say it’s larger than I anticipated. With its 32 states, Mexico provides an unlimited array of locations to discover, making it difficult to determine the place to go and what to see primarily based in your obtainable time. Throughout my 2.5-week journey by means of Mexico with G Adventures on the Viva Mexico: Historic Ruins + The Mayan Riviera itinerary, I found the comfort of their various vary of excursions, splendid for these with restricted time who want to expertise as a lot as potential. These excursions not solely simplify your itinerary but additionally can help you focus extra on capturing memorable moments by means of your images.

Written + Photographed by Julia Marr

#1 Watch the dawn in a scorching air balloon over the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

Teotihuacan is an archaeological advanced northwest of Mexico Metropolis, right here you will see the temple of Quetzalcoatl, pyramid of the moon and pyramid of the solar.

One of the best ways to see these pyramids is from above in a scorching air balloon, not solely do you get to see the huge dimension of those pyramids from above, however you get to expertise hovering excessive within the sky with many different scorching air balloons. That is the proper picture alternative to create lovely imagery in any respect angles and you’ve got the proper mild too.

I booked by means of Get Your Information, and every little thing was tremendous simple, they choose you up out of your resort at 4:50am and also you drive roughly 50 minutes to San Juan Teotihuacan. They organise your teams and you then hop into the air balloon basket and away you go.

Picture Tip – I like to recommend utilizing a flexible lens like a 24-70mm, as you possibly can’t take baggage with you on the balloon so altering lenses isn’t potential. To learn extra about photographing dawn, take a peek at ‘Setting the Scene‘.

#2 Road images in Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca is a state in Mexico, Oaxaca de Juarez is the most important metropolis within the state. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Web site, it’s recognized for lovely historic structure, vibrant streets, vibrant markets and conventional delicacies. Just a few Highlights within the metropolis embody Oaxaca regional museum, Benito Juarez Market, Santo Domingo de Guzman Church.

A favorite spot of mine in Oaxaca was the neighbourhood of Jalatlaco, that is the proper space to {photograph} all the colorful buildings, flags and tradition in Oaxaca.

I like to recommend doing a strolling tour, there are just a few images strolling excursions which are obtainable. Strolling excursions are nice to show you in regards to the historical past and the tradition within the areas and present you the very best locations to go.

Picture Tip – I like to recommend waking up early earlier than the crowds set in and utilizing the early morning mild to your benefit. One other concept is to seek out rooftops to shoot off to get a unique perceptive.

#3 Hierve El Agua

Hierve El Agua is a set of pure travertine rock formations within the state of Oaxaca. This waterfall was created by mineral water that pushes by means of limestone, settling onto the mountains edge creating this waterfall that appears frozen in time.

It is extremely completely different to different waterfalls that I’ve photographed earlier than, however it’s a rare web site that shouldn’t be missed when visiting Mexico. It’s about 70km exterior of Oaxaca metropolis and greatest visited throughout a day journey from town. Its open between 7am – 6:30pm, It’s price discovering a driver that can head out early to be the primary ones there because it does get busy from round 9am.

Rent a neighborhood information to take you across the waterfalls, there’s a small hike and the entire expertise goes for an hour. That is greatest to {photograph} the waterfall from all viewpoints together with instantly beneath. Then after getting all of your photos taken, get pleasure from a dip within the mineral swimming pools on prime.

Picture Tip – Use a polarising filter when photographing Hierve El Agua as it is going to almost certainly be beneath harsh direct daylight and you’ll want to minimise as a lot glare as potential and darken the sky.  

#4 {Photograph} Dawn on Lake Bacalar

Bacalar Lagoon is a slim freshwater lake, its often known as the lagoon of seven colors from electrical turquoise to deep indigo. The reason for that is from a mix of the limestone content material within the lake, the white sand, wind and solar, these all play an element in creating these magic colors. You received’t want a lot photoshop when taking photographs right here as a result of what you see on-line is strictly what you see in particular person, it’s a really lovely place.

Photographing the dawn is ideal right here because it rises over the lake, there are lots of public jetties that you may {photograph} it from, and it is rather quiet as most individuals aren’t awake at the moment. I photographed the dawn right here for 3 days straight and daily it was lovely to see, the colors every day had been completely different, and it was good to experiment just a little with my images.

Picture Tip – I like to start out photographing dawn half-hour earlier than the solar is imply to rise, as I discover that generally that is when the very best colors shine by means of.

#5 Go to Chichen Itza

One of many seventh wonders of the world, Chichen Itza was a big metropolis constructed by the Maya individuals round 600 A.D. It’s an unimaginable archaeological web site that holds necessary information of historical past from these historical occasions. It’s an unimaginable web site to see and to find out about, after visiting right here I’ve been very taken with studying in regards to the Mayans and the methods to which they lived.

Chichen Itza is open to the general public from 8am – 5pm, 7 days per week, its positioned within the state of Yucatan, jap Mexico. Proper in the midst of Merida Yucatan and the well-known metropolis of Cancún Quintana Roo. It will get very busy and scorching; I like to recommend staying shut by and getting there round 7:30am to attend in line to be one of many first by means of the gates. Additionally, you possibly can rent a tour information to show you in regards to the historical past and which means behind the ruins, that is price doing as you be taught a lot and it’s so fascinating plus it provides a component to your pictures if you already know precisely what you’re photographing.

Picture Tip – The entrance of the Chichen Itza Pyramid is at all times essentially the most crowded, I like to recommend framing your photos with a plant within the foreground to create a picture with minimal individuals. In any other case across the again and in direction of the perimeters of the pyramid there are usually much less individuals, and these may also be angle to shoot on.

#6 Discover the Cenotes

With over 6,000 cenotes in Mexico, it may be just a little difficult to know which of them are the very best to {photograph}. Many of the cenotes in Mexico are within the state of Yucatan. There are various common ones, and they’re all distinctive in their very own methods, it additionally depends upon if you wish to images them from above or underwater.

Cenotes are pure wells, fashioned when limestone bedrock collapses and exposes water beneath. They’re primarily recent water, purified from the earth making them so clear and recent.

Beneath is just a little listing of the very best ones for images relying on what you want to obtain along with your photos.

  1. Cenote Samula – Underwater images, cave techniques
  2. Ik Kil Cenote – Pure Sinkhole, pure enchantment for photographers
  3. Suytyn Cenote – Instagram worthy second with round platform surrounded by clear turquoise waters.
  4. Cenote Zaci – Semi Open cave, excessive cliffs, waterfall (Considered one of my favourites)
  5. Grand Cenote – Nice for underwater, wildlife alternatives (Bats, turtles, crabs & fish)

Picture Tip – These cenotes can get very busy, arrive early to keep away from massive crowds and ensure it’s a sunny day to have the ability to seize the attractive colors and underwater moments.

#7 {Photograph} Road Artwork

Regardless of the place you go in Mexico there will probably be lovely road artwork, gorgeous, vibrant murals painted all around the cities and small cities that you’ll want to {photograph}. They differ from conventional artwork works to artistic summary murals, my prime locations to {photograph} road artwork are Mexico Metropolis, Oaxaca, San Cristobal and Bacalar.

For those who solely need to images road artwork in Mexico, you possibly can e book a road artwork strolling tour and be taught all in regards to the lovely artworks and artists.

There are additionally hidden road murals by the well-known Diego Rivera in Mexico Metropolis to seek out.

Picture Tip – Use a wide-angle lens to have the ability to seize massive artworks right into a single body. This can assist present the size of the artworks that you’re photographing.

#8 Mayan Ruins – Tulum Archaeological Zone & Palenque

Aside from Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan, there are round 200 different Mayan websites that we learn about to go to that provide a unique photographic expertise. The 2 that I consider provides essentially the most distinctive photos are the Tulum Archaeological zone & Palenque.

Tulum Archaeological zone is a really scenic location, as it’s located proper on the attractive shoreline of Tulum. The ruins right here aren’t very huge however they’re lovely, the temple of Frescoes maintain a number of the best-preserved painted murals that depict life and work of the Maya. There are gorgeous picture alternatives within the particulars of this web site in addition to the great thing about the encircling pure components.

Palenque is within the state of Chiapas, this web site may be very particular as it’s surrounded by lush forests and waterfalls. It looks like a totally completely different world in comparison with the opposite Mayan websites in Mexico. They consider that solely 10% of this historical metropolis has been excavated with the remaining nonetheless coated by the dense forest, it’s an attractive web site to {photograph}.

Picture Tip – Don’t be afraid to zoom in and create detailed, cropped photos of ruins. This enables for extra selection and uniqueness to your pictures.

#9 Immerse Your self within the Tradition of Indigenous Communities

In every single place I am going I like to immerse myself in different cultures and find out about their beliefs and practices. I often at all times do a homestay or e book a visit to an indigenous neighborhood; I really like with the ability to inform a narrative by means of my photos of the lifestyle for these communities.

There are various completely different indigenous teams in Mexico, majority of indigenous populations are concentrated within the south-central and southern area of Mexico.

Many traditions in Mexico proceed by means of silver-smithing, mosaics, textiles, pottery, basket-weaving and Alebrijes. Photographing these traditions is an attractive option to join with the indigenous individuals of Mexico, find out about their tradition and use your photos to coach others on conventional methods of life.

You’ll be able to e book excursions to go to indigenous communities with native guides, this can be a nice option to assist and provides again to the indigenous individuals. If you’re wanting one thing a bit longer a homestay can be an ideal possibility the place you pay or commerce companies with a neighborhood household and actually immerse your self of their traditions and beliefs.

Picture Tip – At all times ask permission to take photographs. Typically I don’t need to miss the candid second, so I’ll take the picture after which present the individual that I took the picture of and ask whether it is okay if I hold the picture, if they are saying sure then nice, if they are saying no then I’ll delete it and respect their needs.

#10 Azul Agua Waterfalls

Azul Agua interprets to Blue Water in English, In Mexico nevertheless it’s collection of waterfalls positioned on the Xanil River within the southern Mexican state of Chiapa. These waterfalls are fairly simple to entry, mostly by catching public transport from Palenque or a day journey from San Cristobal and prices solely 40 pesos to enter.

These waterfalls are greatest to {photograph} through the dry season (December – April) as that is when the water is vivid blue in color, however in case you had been to go to within the moist season it is going to nonetheless be price a go to to see the mass of water flowing down these falls. You probably have a drone, this can be a excellent spot to fly it and create some insane aerial pictures.

Picture Tip – Convey alongside a tripod and a ND filter to have the ability to create some lengthy publicity magical of the waterfalls at any time of the day.


*The hyperlink to G Adventures is shared for these eager to comply with an analogous itinerary. Julia is a contributor of The Wandering Lens and was a paying buyer of G Adventures, this was not a paid commercial, and isn’t a sponsored publish, as an alternative it’s a set of gorgeous photos and moments from her expertise travelling from Mexico Metropolis to Tulum.

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