MEXICO
From its friendly faces and lively markets to colorful towns and coastal escapes, few places are as endlessly fascinating as Mexico.
Colorful streets. Rich Stories. Three vibrant cities.
Local life, bold flavors, and plenty to discover.
Guanajuato
One of the most picturesque cities in North America, Guanajuato is colorful and full of striking architecture. A city full of charm, flavor, and moments you’ll crave again.
Make time for
Eats: Coastal Cultura, Comedor Tradicional, La Table de Andrée
Coffee: Panadería 33
Sleep: Sanbernabé tres
Browse contemporary local art at the eclectic KÚCHI gallery and take home something with a story.
Puebla
Just a few hours from Mexico City, Puebla’s vibrant historic center welcomes you with lively streets and old world beauty. A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, could this be one of Mexico’s most captivating cities?
Hit these spots
Eats: Casa Barroca, Augurio Restaurante
Coffee: Clemente Specialty Coffee
Drinks: Destilado Urbano
Sleep: Cartesiano Hotel
Visit during Cinco de Mayo to experience Mexico’s most authentic celebration of the historic battle in Puebla.
Oaxaca City
Sun. Mezcal. Good Eats. Come hungry. Oaxaca’s capital serves up flavor on every corner.
Make room for these gems
Eats: Casa Oaxaca, Criollo, Oaxaca California
Drinks: Selva
Hop in a taxi and head to neighboring villages for authentic artistic finds like barro negro pottery and colorful alebrijes.
Puerto Escondido
With surf, sun, and a laid-back vibe, Puerto Escondido invites you to stay just a little while longer.
Beaches you need on your list: Playa Carrizalillo, Playa Bacocho, Playa Coral, La Punta Beach, and Playa Zicatela
Tasty spots worth a stop: Almoraduz Cocina de Autor, Chicama
Sleep Well, Stay Well: Casa Ita Surf
Yucatán and Quintana Roo Road Trip
Beaches, cenotes, colonial towns, and Mayan ruins. With easy highways and affordable rentals, Yucatán and Quintana Roo are perfect for your 5–7 day road trip. Here’s where to dine, sip, swim, sightsee, and sleep.
Mérida
Warm days, lively nights, and the colorful soul of the Yucatán.
Where to eat: Holoch, Yerba Santa, Micaela Mar y Leña, El Marlin Azul
Caffeine Stops: Galeron Club de Café, Sempere Libros y Café, Arista Barista
Cheers-worthy spots: Malahat, Pipiripau Bar
Chichen Itza
Easily accessible from Valladolid and Mérida, Chichén Itzá is a must-see site for preserved Mayan ruins.
Head straight to: El Castillo, La Iglesia, El Caracol
Valladolid
Wander quiet streets, soak up the charm, and dive into nearby cenotes.
Where to stay: Hotel Fundadores
Cenotes
Once sacred to the Maya, today cenotes offer a cool escape in the Yucatán heat.
Take a dip: Cenote Zaci, Cenote Aktun-Bej
Cenote saamal
Tulum
A Riviera Maya hotspot with stylish bars, great food, and stunning beaches.
An overnight option: Hotel Nueva Vida de Ramiro
Where to eat: Sabor de Mar
Chelem
A laid-back Gulf town where quiet beaches draw locals more than tourists.
Where to sleep: Find available short term beach front housing options on Booking.
Full of culture, beauty, and history, Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos are perfect for a day trip or quick getaway. These are three can’t-miss picks.
Los Pueblos Mágicos
San Cristobal
With cool spring weather, cozy cafés, and charming restaurants, San Cristobal is a highland gem.
Be sure to catch
Coffee: Amor Negro, Xinch
Eats: El Tacoleto, Sarajevo Cafe Jardin, Tierra y Cielo, Pizzeria Rivabella, Frontera Artisian Food and Coffee
While visiting San Cristobal, don’t skip nearby Sumidero Canyon.
Atlixco
Set against the backdrop of the famed volcano, Popocatépetl, Atlixco glows with color and tradition each fall.
Worth a stop
Coffee: D’Ruta Cafe
Eats: Restaurante Enchiladas Lolita
Plan your visit around Día de los Muertos to witness a deeply rooted Mexican tradition.
Tepoztlán
Just a few hours from Mexico City, Tepoztlán is an easy weekend getaway. With mountain views and a lively market, it’s the perfect escape for a laid-back 48 hours.
Make time for
Cafés and Bars: Apricumbra, Las Calaquitas Mezcalería
Eats: Restaurante Axlita
Find fresh air and quiet not far beyond the city limits.