Traveling across Mexico is a fantastic experience. The beaches, restaurants, museums, and landmarks are all spectacular. A perfect holiday spot; what more could you ask for? It’s true that most people’s minds automatically go to a select few well-known Mexican towns when they think of vacation destinations. Still, the country is home to many more fascinating locales that are less often visited.
Mexico City and Cabo are two of the country’s most popular tourist spots, but the country also has a wealth of other fantastic towns that get less attention. These cities are must-sees if you want to see a different side of Mexico.
Cuetzalan
Around four and a half hours south of Mexico City, this village may be found in Puebla’s highlands. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the large city for a while and spend some time unwinding in an area rich in natural beauty and historical significance, go no further than this town, which has been welcoming visitors since 1547.
The town’s main draw is the weekly Sunday market in Cuetzalan, where locals sell their homemade wares and organic goods like coffee, fruit, vegetables, and even livestock. The world-renowned Flying Dance, performed with flute and drum accompaniment, is another highlight for tourists. It is the only known performance where dancers descend in a circle while hanging upside down by a single foot.
Cuetzalan’s lodgings are convenient to the heart of the hamlet and provide all the comforts of home. Popular day trips include visits to the Parish of San Francisco, the Shrine of Guadalupe, the Botanical Garden of Xoxoctic, and the Ruins of Yohualichan.
Huasteca Potosina
For the people of San Luis Potos, Huasteca Potosina is the state’s legendary lost paradise. The city of San Luis Potosi itself is a lovely example of a colonial mining town that is well-known among tourists.
Yet few people try to visit this remote region of Mexico’s countryside. This region likely remains uninhabited and undisturbed.It’s a great area to go kayaking, hiking, birdwatching, and orchid flower-hopping, thanks to the milky blue waterfalls that cascade down lush sierras clad in untamed rainforests. These waterfalls, particularly those in Tamasopo, are more impressive than those in Bali, a popular tourist destination due to its many photogenic waterfalls.
Mérida
Merida is the name of more than just one of Disney’s two ruddy princesses. Foreign tourists sometimes overlook the city of Mérida in Mexico, but seeing for yourself is worth the effort.Because of its proximity to other major Mexican towns, visiting Mérida is a breeze. It’s not as swamped with visitors as some other Mexico cities despite its accessibility. Archaeological sites and Mayan heritage abound in this city.
Bacalar
The Mayan Riviera is a stunning stretch of coast in the Mexico Caribbean, but not all of there has been visited by tourists. One such place is Bacalar on the Yucatan Peninsula, also known as the Seven Colors Lagoon, which provides incredible places in an environment devoid of significant hotel developments, where visitors can swim in magical Mayan sacred cenotes, kayak through mangrove tunnels and snorkel among exotic marine life.
Sailing trips are also highly suggested for taking in the sights and experiencing the lagoon’s changing colors throughout the day. Paddle out to the mangroves on tour across its placid waterways. There, vacationers may take advantage of Los Rápidos, where they can ride in the open air on an inflatable boat while taking in the natural beauty of the area, and the spa Sujuy Ha, where they won’t find crowds or noise. Furthermore, don’t miss the opportunity to swim in the magnificent Blue Cenote.
La Paz
La Paz is the capital and biggest city of Baja California Sur, a state in Mexico’s southwestern corner. The intrepid traveler will find much to do and see in La Paz. Discovering the city’s original eateries, taverns, and cafés on foot along the esplanade along the waterfront is a beautiful way to spend a day or evening.
Seafood is a staple of Baja Peninsula cooking, but there is also a healthy dose of fusion and international flavors. The natural attractions of the Baja Peninsula and its surroundings are best experienced from the convenience of La Paz as a starting point. The most well-known day trip is to the island of Espiritu Santo.
No humans are on this island; only seals, seagulls, and a wide variety of aquatic creatures call it home. Nevertheless, a few beach campsites are available for anyone who would want to spend their time here relaxing in the sand. You can easily arrange tours to the island that leave La Paz.
Merida
Merida, the capital and cultural hub of western Yucatán, is a popular tourist destination because of its artistic vibe. The town is filled with restored historical artifacts that serve as must-see attractions.The downtown area has unique establishments such as hotels, museums, shops, and eateries.
There seems to be more than a simple blending of Spanish and native styles across town. The Romanesque church and the House de Montejo were constructed from the nearby pyramid remains in the traditional Spanish style.
However, the town’s architecture and aesthetics take many cues from France. The picturesque Paseo de Montejo perfectly illustrates this since it is surrounded by grand Beaux-Arts mansions. See everything Merida offers on foot by taking a walking tour of the city’s historic core.
When you thought Mexico couldn’t get much better than its beautiful coastline, delicious cuisine, kind and welcoming people, and popular all-inclusive resorts, Mexico proves you wrong. Indeed, it does.In addition to its already-famous cloud-white beaches and lively streets, this part of the Americas has forgotten mining villages in the sierras, lagoons of dazzling colors dotted with colonial forts, and whole districts teeming with waterfalls that have never previously been seen by tourists. We hope this list of Mexico’s most underappreciated cities proves helpful in your search for the ideal location.
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