10 Best Cities in Mexico to Travel

Mexico City in the United States is one of the oldest and largest cities. It features an endless array of iconic artwork, traditional cuisine, and rich culture.  Every city in Mexico has its uniqueness and is known worldwide for a cause. Some cities have the best beaches, while others have shopping hubs, some are prospering with mountains while others have historical importance. It’s tough to know about all of them. Hence we are providing a few top cities of Mexico that are known worldwide for their quirks. 

List of Famous city in Mexico to travel 

1. Mexico City

Whenever we talk about uniqueness, Mexico city never fails to amaze us. It is not only the financial hub of the country but there are many places in Mexico city that everyone should visit. It has an abundance of heritage and culture that depict the ancient culture of the Mexican people. If you are looking to write a book on Mexico, then you should definitely visit the city first. Half of your research work is done here. The monuments and museums in Mexico City will provide you enough information to write a thesis on the city. There are more than 1200 museums, fancy restaurants, parks, monuments, shopping malls, and public gardens, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and beaches in the town.

Places to visit: Bosque de Chapultepec, Frida Kahlo Museum, Templo Mayor Museum, Zócalo,  Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

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2. Acapulco

Acapulco is a resort city famous for La Quebrada cliff divers, beaches & vibrant nightlife. Being a moderately populated country, Acapulco is successfully promoting nightlife and attracting visitors from various countries. As you move to the vicinity of Acapulco city, you will get to see a string of pubs, bars, clubs, casinos, and community centers sponsoring local singers and card games. If you are planning to explore the nightlife in Acapulco then you have to prepare for your lodging here. 

Places to visit: Isla de La Roqueta, La Quebrada, Icacos Beach,Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán, Barra Vieja Beach, Punta Diamante

3. Guadalajara

Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and is the center of mariachi music. Apart from this, you will also get to see charreada (a competitive battle among cattle). Guadalajara was founded in 1542, and since then, it has seen progress in various aspects. Visitors can explore Archaeological museums, 

Places to visit: Guadalajara Cathedral, Zoologico Guadalajara, Barranca de Oblatos, Bosque Los Colomos, Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento 

4. Tijuana

Tijuana city is located on the border of Mexico on the southern end of California. The clamoring central avenue of Avenida Revolution is packed with a plethora of gift shops, fancy restaurants, and bars that make this place the best city in Mexico. If you are a keen drinker, then there are numerous destinations for you to hop in at night and enjoy live shows. Apart from this, the neoclassical Jai Alai Frontón royal residence and Centro Cultural Tijuana are the social complexes in the Zona Río region. If you are in Tijuana, then you can rent a cab to visit all the popular tourist destinations. 

Places to visit: Tijuana Cultural Center, Avenida Revolución, Parque Morelos, Mundo Divertido amusement park, Wax Museum Tijuana, Amistad Park, MULLME Museo de La Lucha Libre Mexicana

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5. Cancun

Cancún is a densely populated coastal city in the Mexican Caribbean. It is also a famous destination for vacations among tourists coming to Mexico from around the world. Canaan is also known as the state of Quintana Roo. by seeing the map of Cancun city, you can easily observe that so many beaches surround the city. So, natives call Cancun a city of white sand. 

If you are not a nature lover and do not want to explore beaches, you can seek another location. There is an Underwater Museum in Cancun that features Contemporary underwater sculptures. Besides, if you are an extreme food lover, you can visit Xoximilco to try traditional Mexican food and music. 

Places to visit: Cancún Underwater Museum, Playa Norte, Playa Delfines, Isla Contoy, Playa Tortugas, Ventura water Park

Official Website: https://www.mexicancaribbean.travel/cancun/

6. Merida

Merida Industry Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-based organization with an R & D base camp in Germany that plans, produces, and markets bikes worldwide in more than 77 nations. Established in 1972 by Ike Tseng, the organization plans and makes more than 2 million bikes per year at its processing plants in Taiwan, China, and Germany. 

Places to visit: Mayan World Museum of Mérida, Dzibilchaltún, Paseo de Montejo, Catedral de Mérida – San Ildefonso, Museo Casa Montejo, G. Cantón Palace, Hacienda Sotuta de Peón 

7. Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a city in central Mexico known for its silver mining history. The colonial architecture of Guanajuato is also famous worldwide. The narrow streets network in Guanajuato gives couples a chance to reach across their balconies and get close enough for a kiss. The local history museum on the thoroughfare exhibits pre-Columbian culture. Apart from this, Jardín de la Unión park is famous among couples who often come here with their partner to spend quality time. 

Places to visit: Museum of the Mummies of Guanajuato, Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhóndiga de Granaditas, Diego Rivera’s House Museum, Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato, Jardín de la Unión, La Valenciana Church, Callejoneadas Guanajuato

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8. Mazatlan

Mazatlán is a Mexican hotel town along the Pacific shoreline in the province of Sinaloa. Sandy seashores line its 21km-long malecón (footpath), and it’s imminent for major game fishing. In its Centro Histórico, or Old Mazatlán, nineteenth-century tourist spots incorporate the presentation corridor Teatro Ángela Peralta and the transcending Immaculate Conception Basilica. The cutting-edge area of Zona Dorada is known for its nightlife and inns.

Places to visit: Plaza Machado, Acuario Mazatlán, Malecón de Mazatlán, Del Malecón, Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción, La Cueva Del Diablo

9. Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a town in Mexico city located on the coast of Yucatán Peninsula’s Riviera of Caribbean shoreline. It is often known for its palm-lined beaches and coral reefs. The Quinta Avenida pedestrian thoroughfare running parallel to the beach, features many shops, restaurants, casinos, bars, shopping malls, and corporate towers. 

Places to visit: Fuerte de San Miguel, Parque Los Fundadores, Quinta Avenida Norte, Gran Coyote Golf, Playa Punta Esmeralda, 3D Museum of Wonders, Xcaret Park 

10. Campeche

Campeche is located on the Gulf of Mexico is a Mexican port city. It’s known for its safeguarded florid provincial structures, military engineering, and walled architecturally significant area. In light of privateer assaults, the city was sustained in the seventeenth century, and two peak fortifications are presently galleries. Fortress de San Miguel holds the Campeche Archeological Museum, with antiques from nearby Mayan destinations like Edzná, Calakmul, and Isla Jaina.

Places to visit: Country Club Campeche, Museo de Arquitectura Maya Baluarte de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral 

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11. Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a hotel town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its seashores, water sports, and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone place is home to the elaborate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, store shops, and the scope of eateries and bars. El Malecón is a beachside walkway where you will see multiple contemporary figures and a plethora of bars, parlors, and clubs.

Places to visit: Marietas Islands Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Conchas Chinas Beach, Los Arcos, Puerto Vallarta Pier, Los Muertos Beach

12. La Paz

La Paz, in Bolivia, is the administrative capital of the entire world. It is resting on the Andes’ Altiplano plateau at an altitude of 3,500m above sea level. Ice-capped Illimani mountain in La Paz is visible to the people from downtown. The beauty of La Paz is captivating on its own, and the local market, museums, parks, and romantic destinations in the city are adding more to it. Visitors can take the Mi Teleférico ride (the aerial cable car) in La Paz to witness the city’s dramatic setting. 

Places to visit: The Witches’ Market, Valle de la Luna, Ethnography Museum, Tiwanaku, Illimani mountain, Museo de la Coca 

Mexico is considered among the best cities in the United States. So if you are visiting Mexico for a vacation, then this article will help you prepare a list of places that you should cover first. You can choose selected locations from the list depending upon your choices and interest. Some of these cities in Mexico are perfect to go with your partner while other are family-friendly location. You can explore museums, beaches, the local markets and other tourist places with your family. 

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