Because of its location, Hidalgo is a perfect place to think about romantic weekend getaways or family trips dedicated to spending time outdoors or exploring treasures of colonial architecture. Among the many places where you can create new memories is Huichapan, a Pueblo Magico (Magical Town) that will conquer all your senses. Huichapan, Hidalgo, is located in the Mezquital Valley, in the west of the state sharing borders with the municipalities of Tecozautla, Nopala, Chapantongo, Alfajayu

The hot springs that proliferated around Tecozautla are the perfect excuse to plan a vacation in this municipality in the state of Hidalgo, which was included in the Pueblos Magicos program in 2015. Located about 150 kilometers ( 93 miles ) from Pachuca de Soto, Tecozautla perfectly combines the charms of a colonial-era enclave with the natural attractions that surround it. The word Tecozautla is of Nahuatl origin and means “Place where the yellow earth abounds”. The towns most emblema

Reaching the Pueblo Magico of Xicotepec (Magical Town of Xicotepec) in Puebla will be very easy, just follow the road with the aroma of coffee that will take you to discover its historical charm and natural beauty surrounded by great mountains and forests. Escape for a weekend and forget about the routine in an ancestral space. Known as the place of the bumblebees, Xicotepec is located in the northern highlands of the state of Puebla. Its name in Nahuatl means “hill of the bumblebees”, wher

One of the most beautiful Pueblos Magicos (Magical Towns) in the State of Puebla, is one that due to its unique natural beauty is also known as “El Jardín de la Sierra Norte” (“The Garden of the Northern Mountain”), Tlatlauquitepec whose name of Nahuatl origin means in English “The hill that colors” and is a quiet town that is accompanied by Cerro Cabezón that colors the valley in the distance, giving it a magical touch; it is also located 150 kilometers ( 93 miles) from both Puebla and Xalapa.&

Teúl de González Ortega is considered the most delicious of the Pueblos Magicos (Magical Towns) in Zacatecas for its rich orange scent and mescal flavor. It is a destination where time passes slowly as you walk along its cobblestone streets, framed by the architectural beauty of its mansions, quarry walls, and surrounded by beautiful fruit trees that reflect its history. It is located in the valleys of the Sierra Madre Occidental, in the south of the state. Its Historic Center is the ideal

Among beautiful gardens, buildings, ranch houses, and chacuacos (chimneys) of New Spain, reminiscent of its mining past during the colonial era, we find the Pueblo Mágico de Pinos (Magical Town of Pines) hidden in the desert zone of El Gran Tunal in Zacatecas and that at one time used its forests - of pines - to use them as a source of energy and manage to melt the production of gold and silver. According to its location on the map, this town is only an hour and a quarter from San Luis Poto

Nochistlán de Mejía, in the south of the state of Zacatecas, claims to be the most musical Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) in the whole country, here everyone dances to the rhythm of mariachi, Tambora band, son and jarabe, regardless of the time of day. El Jardin Morelos (Morelos Garden) is the best place to enjoy the musical festivities that have taken root since 1850. But it also has another interesting fact, here was founded the first city of Guadalajara in 1532, which later would be moved

Named for the resemblance its founder, Spaniard Juan de Tolosa found between the hill and the hat he and his men wore, Sombrerete is currently one of the Pueblos Magicos (Magical Towns) of the state of Zacatecas. Among elegant colonial buildings and multiple churches built during the viceregal era, Sombrerete Pueblo Mágico offers activities that range from walking its streets in search of tasting its exquisite cuisine like the famous “Brujitas”, to enter their temples, completely different

The Bajio region has many colonial treasures and stories to tell; walking through its cobblestone streets, visiting its monuments and architectural gems is part of its charm. Very close to the capital of Zacatecas is one of those sites that is worthwhile, we are talking about Guadalupe. Guadalupe, Zacatecas, is a Pueblo Magico (Magical Town) located in the center of the state, in what is known as La Región de los Valles (The Region of the Valleys). In spite of its proximity to the most impo

The cold air of the high plateau, the beautiful surrounding landscapes, cobbled streets and colonial architecture have earned Tlaxco a well-deserved place in the Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) program since 2015. The word “Tlaxco” comes from the Nahuatl word “tlachco”, which means “The place of the ball game”. 45 kilometers from Tlaxcala, 75 from Puebla and 160 from Mexico City, it’s usually a perfect weekend getaway for those looking for something authentic and with many options to try ru

Walking through Calpulalpan streets, in Tlaxcala, is like traveling back in time since it protects innumerable architectural treasures from prehispanic times to nowadays. It’s one of Méxicos most beautiful towns, rich in traditions, history, customs and beautiful natural attractions that make it a magical place for an enjoyable weekend trip.The town is 70 kilometers from Mexico City and 61 kilometers from Tlaxcala center. The best way to get there is by road—it is always quite an experience that

Northern Tamaulipas, in the middle of the desert, there is an oasis that was the star in 19th-century fierce struggle between Mexico and the United States for Texas independence. It’s the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of Mier, the border strip’s most ancient town, which shelters battles’ countless stories and buildings of lime and stone that survive despite being more than 250 years old. Mier beginnings date back to March 6, 1753, when the Franciscans arrived for erecting the Parroquia de la Inma

The oldest city in Tamaulipas state is a 400 years history charming Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town). Founded in 1617 on the Cerro La Cruz southern slope by the Spanish friar Juan Bautista de Mollinedo, Tula is about 145 kilometers from Ciudad Victoria, state capital. The charming Tula’s colonial airs Historic Center offers relaxed walks to appreciate its churches, cobbled streets, and the corners where ancient-techniques crafts are made, as well as discover the Porfirian remnants in its buildings,

Tapijulapa, for years Tacotalpa’s county seat, is a beautiful Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) nestled on Tabasco mountains southern side, where jungle and plentiful vegetation are usually striking for those seeking quiet destinations surrounded by dreamlike jungle landscapes. Although its climate is usually tropical and rainy, it tends to stay warm. This “Place where the pitchers are broken”, according to its name’s meaning in Spanish, is 81 km from the capital of Tabasco and 162 km from San Cri

When you are walking the roads of El Fuerte, Magical Town of Sinaloa, it is important to understand the concept of resistance, because even though the Conquista was particularly hard here, this place tried to keep its traditions perfectly intact. The Yoreme or Mayo culture not only lives its traditions and costumes, but also all the people in the region feed themselves through its gastronomy and its mythical essence. Get to know its Parish of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. This parish was

Sinaloa is well known for its impressive landscapes like Mazatlán, but we have to remember that its territory is also part of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Here you will find many villages and towns with a lot of charm like Cosalá, a place in which it seems that time stops in its architecture and its streets. Cosalá is located in the serrana region at the east of Sinaloa, quite close to Durango state. You can get by car in less than 2 hours coming from the Mazatlán port. It will take you abo

The history around this Magical Town El Rosario –located to 65 kilometers from Mazatlán, in the Sinaloa State– starts with a legend. It was the year of 1655 and the foreman Bonifacio Rojas lost a cow that he found later at the Santiago knoll. By the time he found it, it was already late at night and Rojas had to choose a place to make a bonfire to wait for the dawn. However, the next day Bonifacio Rojas was shocked when he saw that under the ashes there was melted silver. For not losing the

Two main reasons were enough for the municipality of Aquismón to become the third Magical Town of San Luis Potosí in 2018, the richness of the Tének culture and the natural wonders that surround it. It is part of the lush Huasteca Potosina three and a half hours from the state capital. If we talk about its indigenous Tének people, you should know that 88 % of the inhabitants of the municipality belong to this culture. They preserve their language and traditions such as the elaboration of ha

The mining tradition in the zone where San Joaquin is located has its origins in Prehispanic times when the ancient civilizations inhabited the Ranas and Toluquilla zone. Here there was a trading of cinnabar and garnet that was profusely used for decorative purposes. Later on, with Spanish colonization, the exploration continued, but it was until the years of 1950 and 1970 that San Joaquín reached its grandeur in the so-called “Mercury fever” when more than 100 mines were open. San Joa

Amealco de Bonfil, Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) is characterized by its springs and its crafts workshops by the otomi community. This is the place where the famous rag doll “María” was born, considered Cultural Patrimony of the State. This doll is so precious that there is a museum about it and a big scale reproduction of it in the main plaza. This big version is called Lele (baby in Otomí language ), the gigantic doll that went around the world. Going into the entreil of its Historic