Turquoise Caribbean water in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. A panorama of Punta Cancún, where the hotel zone curves between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupté lagoon. The water here is famous for its shades of turquoise.
Best time to watch: Midday, when the water is at its most turquoise.
Zócalo Mexico City, Mexico
One of the largest city squares in the world. The Zócalo is the main square of Mexico City, built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, with the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace on its sides.
Best time to watch: Early November for Día de Muertos, and 15 September for Independence night.