You can step into the past on your visit to Mexico by staying in a beautifully restored historical hotel.
Or visit one of these lovely and fascinating colonial cities:
- Guadalajara, Jalisco, birthplace of mariachi and tequila, is Mexico's second biggest city and has plenty of museums and historical sites to keep tourists busy!
- Merida, Yucatan, known as the "white city," has a vibrant cultural scene and is a great spot from which to explore the archaeological sites and natural attractions of the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Morelia, Michoacan has elegant buildings made out of pink quarry stone and is a destination for people who enjoy colonial architecture and local culture, who will also enjoy strolling through Morelia's lovely plazas and gardens.
- Puebla, Puebla, is renowned for its Talavera pottery, but its historical center is chock-full of beautiful colonial buildings. It's also the home of the chile en nogada, Mexico's national dish.
- Oaxaca, Oaxaca is a destination that combines gorgeous colonial architecture with colorful traditions, beautiful handicrafts and delicious cuisine.
- Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico's silver capital, is a great place to buy jewelry but is also a charming colonial town set in the mountains south of Mexico City.
