Destinations
Plan your next trip to and around Mexico by discovering various travel destinations.
Destination By State
Each federal state has its own gems and highlights.
Destinations A-Z
The destinations with an asterisk (*) are Magical Towns or Magical Neighborhoods.
- Atlixco de las Flores* – The City of Flowers
- Bacalar* (Quintana Roo) – The town at the lagoon of 7 colors
- Cantona – Impressive Ruins of an Ancient City (Archaeological Site)
- Chautla – Ex-Hacienda Chautla and Its Picturesque Castle Gillow – 2024 Guide for a Half-Day Trip
- Chignahuapan* – Christmas spheres and hot springs
- Chipilo – An Italian enclave in the heart of Mexico
- Cholula* – The world’s largest pyramid and a church for every day of the year
- Cuetzalan* – Cobblestone streets and narrow alleys embedded in lush green mountains
- Huaquechula – How to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Huaquechula (Puebla)
- Izamal* (Yucatán) – The Yellow City, pyramids, and Mayan heritage
- Mazunte* (Oaxaca) – Oaxaca’s Eco-Friendly Beach Town
- Mexico City (Mexico state)- The capital of Mexico and home to 180 museums (and how to plan your stay)
- Oaxaca City (Oaxaca) – The home of the delicious 7 moles
- Progreso (Yucatán) – The city with the world’s longest pier
- Puebla – History, culture, and gastronomy amid colonial architecture
- 19 Top Excursions from Puebla City You’ll Love (Half-Day and Day Trips)
- Puebla’s Historic Site of the Forts (Los Fuertes) – 12 Opportunities for History, Nature, Recreation, and Fun
- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Day of the Dead in Puebla 2025 – 13 Things to Do
- Day of the Dead: How to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Huaquechula, Puebla (2025)
- San Francisco, El Origen* – Puebla’s first “Barrio Mágico” (Magical Neighborhood)
- San Pedro Pochutla (Oaxaca) – Authentic Mexican street markets close to Oaxaca’s beach towns
- Sisal* (Yucatán) – The perfect beach getaway
- Tehuacán – The Cradle of Corn, pyramids, and a famous goat dish
- Tepoztlán* (Morelos) – Forested mountains, cobbled streets, and spirituality
- Valladolid* (Yucatán) – A colonial treasure in the heart of the Yucatán peninsula
- Villa Rica (Veracruz) – Dark fine sand, dunes, and an archaeological site
- Zacatlán de las Manzanas* – The city of apples, clockmakers, and cheese bread
- Zapotitlán Salinas – Cactus forests, salt mines, and insects for breakfast
Read Also:
- Food: 19 Best Dishes and Drinks from Oaxaca: A Culinary Deep-Dive
- Food: 17 Typical Dishes of Puebla – A Food Guide
- Food: Best 21 Dishes and Drinks from Yucatán: A Culinary Deep-Dive
- Culture: Mythological Creatures of the Mayan Culture
- Day of the Dead: How to Celebrate the Day of the Dead in Huaquechula, Puebla (2025)
- Day of the Dead: Celebrating Day of the Dead in Puebla 2025 – 13 Things to Do
Travel Tips:
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