Chic Destinations In Mexico For Your Colorful Escape
Mexico is a country known for its beautiful white sand beaches, its heartily delicious cuisine, its rich culture and history, and, of course, its color.
The natural beauty of the country’s flora and fauna as also seen in Frida Kahlo’s art, the banderitas dangling above city streets and between colorful concrete buildings, the bright costumes worn by parade marchers during festivals, the various souvenirs being sold on the sidewalks, and just about everything and everywhere in Mexico is bursting with life and color.
There are plenty of places to go, sights to see, and dishes to eat throughout the different states of the Central American nation. So to save you the time, we’ve narrowed it down to seven cities and towns worth paying a visit. Not all of these destinations are the most glamorous or luxurious in the world, but they’re definitely great for a refreshingly vibrant vacation.
Mexico City
The capital of Mexico is an exciting place that’s always buzzing with locals, and tourists eager to learn about its culture. The city is home to amazing museums, including the piece of art that is the Frida Kahlo Museum — also known as La Casa Azul — as well as historic murals by Diego Rivera. Eating and drinking cold bottles of Corona while floating down the famous canals of Xochilmico is also something to experience. The shabby, colorful little Venice, with its big boats enough to fit a party of 10 or so people plus a mariachi band, is definitely a sight to see.
Cancún
Cancún is a premiere beach destination that many Westerners frequent because of its proximity to the US and Canada. But aside from the numerous beaches to choose from, the city also has quite the nightlife scene, and a nightclub called Coco Bongo is the spot to be on a Friday night out. In terms of other day-time activities that don’t involve sunbathing or swimming, visitors can also go to Chichen Itza or the El Meco Archaeological Site to look at ancient Mayan ruins, or go shopping for souvenirs at Mercado 28.
Oaxaca
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is known for its beautiful colonial architecture, and its network of narrow streets and alleyways that people have called Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss) because of the balconies that are close enough for a couple to reach across and kiss each other. If you want a grand, sweeping, breathtaking panoramic view of the entire city, you should probably go to Monumento al Pipila Guanajuato — a monument dedicated to a hero of the War of Independence, set on a hill.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is a lively city located in the state of Jalisco, of which it is the capital. It’s famous for tequila and mariachi music — both of which were born in Jalisco — as well as its beautiful colonial plazas and landmarks. The Guadalajara Cathedral, with its golden spires and ornate design, is a must-see. Meanwhile, tequila fans can enjoy a ride on the Jose Cuervo Express, which is an all-you-can-drink experience that shows you around the La Rojeña distillery. The city is also a short trip away from the town of Ajijic, an expat paradise located by a lake, with streets lined with murals.
Izamal
Izamal, located in the state of Yucatán, is known as Mexico’s “Ciudad Amarilla” or yellow city. The color of sunflowers paints majority of the walls in the small city’s downtown area, while door and window frames are painted white. The architectural style is also a mix of Spanish and Mayan, as seen most evidently in the form of the city’s iconic Convento de San Antonio de Padua, which is a monastery built on top of a Mesoamerican pyramid.
Pachuca
While Pachuca’s cityscape isn’t the most colorful among Mexican towns and cities, it’s become quite a sight to see since the Macromural de Palmitas was finished. The massive mural was painted in 2015 by a group of young graffiti artists on the sides of houses in a working-class neighborhood in Pachuca called Palmitas. Aside from the view of Palmitas, Pachuca is also a great place to visit for sports fans as the city is credited to have brought soccer (or football, depending on what part of the world you’re from) to the Americas. So you should definitely try and catch a game if you’re in town.
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