Aside from the large regions and popular resorts, Mexico has a wide range of cities with no shortage of assets. These cities are real gems, which you must discover!
Some are less highlighted and less visited, because perhaps a little more remote than the main tourist regions that we are only talking about, while they are just as worth the detour!
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Discover Mexico City , the capital, Todos Santos , Tijuana , Acapulco , Guadalajara and Chihuahua .
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world. On your way there, visit the Zocalo cathedral lined with beautiful colonial buildings, the National Palace where paintings by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera are exhibited, in the same spirit, I recommend the Frida Kahlo museum. Stroll on the Place des Trois Cultures. The capital is an extraordinary cultural cocktail!
I also recommend a trip to the floating gardens of Xochimilco, which supply the capital with flowers and vegetables grown on the rafts.
Todos Los Santos
A small coastal town located at the foot of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains, on the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula, Todos Santos is made up of a few cobbled streets: church, theater, cultural center, tourist shops, many art galleries. art that will appeal to travelers looking for calm and relaxation and escape mexican. Do not miss its sites, its lighthouse and the beach of Punta Lobos.
For seasoned and courageous walkers , long stretches of endless wild beach await you through the forest.
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Discover hiking routes to do in Todos Los Santos, here !
Tijuana
On the San Diego border, and therefore welcoming a large flow of American visitors, Tijuana is a very festive city that appeals strongly to young people, and especially to foreign students. Nicknamed TJ, she unfortunately has a bad reputation due to the crime that reigns in certain neighborhoods. However, its tourist areas are safe and include various sites to visit such as Zona Centro, Zona RÃo, Zona Norte and Playas de Tijuana.
This city is perfectly worth discovering, come and enjoy its cultural center, its food that you can taste at the "El Popo" market, you can't leave the city without going there! Filled with fresh fruits, cheeses, dried chilies, sombreros, and still plenty of must-have local items.
Acapulco
Acapulco is a beach town located on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Sitting on a large bay dotted with skyscrapers and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, it's known for its vibrant nightlife and gorgeous beaches.
This city has everything to please and will please everyone because; sea lovers will be able to bask in the sun, take advantage of the calm of the bay to practice all kinds of water sports but also embark on a few dive sites. The bay is one of the most beautiful in the world, its mere sight will be enough to delight you. The La Quebrada cliff and its world famous divers are one of the most popular and impressive local attractions.
In the evening the city is particularly lively and the many restaurants and bars will welcome you to admire the city at night. And Acapulco offers some cultural sites worthy of interest such as the Acapulco History Museum which will teach you more about pre-Columbian civilizations and the development of the city after the conquest by the Spaniards.
Guadalajara
Located in western Mexico, Guadalajara owes its reputation to tequila and mariachi music, both originating from the state of Jalisco, of which Guadalajara is the capital and most populous city in the same state. The city's historic center is dotted with squares and monuments dating back to the colonial era, such as the neoclassical Teatro Degollado and a cathedral with twin gold spiers, the city's museum and cultural icon , the Instituto Cultural Cabañas (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and houses the main works of Orozco.
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This city is perfect if you are looking to discover the country's history and visit historical sites.
Chihuahua
Capital of the state of the same name, Chihuahua occupies an important place in the history of Mexico. True cradle of the revolution, it has welcomed heroes of independence since the beginning of the 20th century and is full of historical nuggets.
Chihuahua, a city with a dog! Yes, this is where the Europeans discovered the Native American dog breed and so it is for this reason that today we know Chihuahuas by this name all over the world. Chihuahua lives above all from breeding, it is the town of Mexican cowboys!
The city has a large number of museums and other historical monuments to explore, with its imposing Metropolitan Cathedral with Baroque architecture in particular.
It also has, 10km from the city center, caves, ideal for hikers, and you can also, during your visit, discover the Chihuahua desert and its sumptuous natural scenery, which is home to 500 species of cactus!