{"id":2739,"date":"2019-05-01T14:26:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T14:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=2739"},"modified":"2019-07-23T11:20:40","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T11:20:40","slug":"best-small-towns-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/best-small-towns-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Small Towns in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best of Mexico\u2019s vibrant small towns offer visitors glorious sandy beaches, lush scenery, ancient sites, and authentic cuisine. Whether you want to bathe in the Caribbean sunshine or hike through the rainforest to reach Mayan ruins, Mexico<\/a>\u2019s towns offer the perfect vacation base or road trip stop-off. We have selected five of Mexico\u2019s most beautiful towns and villages that stand out for their culture, cuisine, architecture and jaw-dropping natural beauty.<\/p>\n

1. Tequila<\/b><\/h2>\n

In Tequila there is the Museo Nacional del Tequila, the story of the liquor at Museo los Abuelos and even the Tequila Volcano that towers over the town and the blue agave plants from which this alcoholic beverage is produced. You may want to stop over the night so you can sample this delicious drink straight from the source. The scenery is spectacular, the architecture is divine and to complete your vacation there is a chance to cool off by bathing underneath the stunning Cascada los Azules Tequila waterfalls.<\/p>\n

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Agave plants outside of Tequila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Tepoztl\u00e1n<\/b><\/h2>\n

Tepoztl\u00e1n has a long and fascinating history, as evidenced in its diverse architecture and ancient sites, scattered around the town and in the surrounding humpback-shaped hills. We highly recommend a tour of the town to see the Museo Nacional del Virreinato dating to the 1500s. The energetic should definitely travel to the hills to visit the El Tepozteco archeological site. It is a steep hike but totally worth it to see the impressive and ancient Aztec pyramid built for the god Tepoztecatl.<\/p>\n

3. Tulum<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rocketing in popularity in recent years, Tulum is an ancient Mayan city on the Yucatan Peninsula blessed with beautiful beaches. The laidback beach bar vibe and boutique hotels make for chic vacations while the Mayan ruins provide a fascinating insight into the towns important ancient status. The most spectacular site is the Tulum Ruins; a Mayan fortress perched on sea cliffs overlooking the sparkling Caribbean ocean. The coastal routes provide great scenic road trips in your rental car, you will find many smaller secluded beaches to stop off at and explore.<\/p>\n

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One of the beaches at Tulum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. San Sebastian del <\/b>Oeste<\/b><\/h2>\n

Situated in western Jalisco, San Sebastian del Oeste is an impressively well-preserved town from the colonial period. Set in a region of immense natural beauty, the town is deemed one of Mexico\u2019s \u201cmagical towns\u201d due to its architectural heritage and its lush, rugged setting. Check out the climb to the top of Bufa Hill for a jaw-dropping panorama of the Pacific Ocean and Banduras Bay.<\/p>\n

5. Taxco<\/b><\/h2>\n

From its rose-colored Santa Prisca Church to the Spanish colonial townhouses, Taxco\u2019s architecture and setting give it an irresistible charm, it is also famous for its silver jewelry production. Be sure to check out the stunning Pozas Azules where you can cool off in the waters of the clear blue pools set in beautiful rock formations. Taxco is in within reach of Mexico City, just take the M\u00e9xico 95D and you\u2019re there in around 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n

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The Santa Prisca de Taxco cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The best of Mexico\u2019s vibrant small towns offer visitors glorious sandy beaches, lush scenery, ancient sites, and authentic cuisine. Whether you want to bathe in the Caribbean sunshine or hike through the rainforest to reach Mayan ruins, Mexico\u2019s towns offer the perfect vacation base or road trip stop-off. 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