Mexico is a popular travel destination, especially among Americans, because of the proximity. People from all over the planet love traveling to Mexico, too, and we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting destinations. Mexico City has become a tourist spotlight in recent years and resort destinations like Cancún are always a good idea, but if you’re looking for a quiet vacation perhaps you should look into Mexico’s small towns like these three.
Cuetzalan
Cuetzalan is a town located two hours southeast of Mexico City, in the Puebla state. The weekends here are truly magical. You can enjoy a traditional dance performed by “flying men” called voladores outside the Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís.
Taxco
Taxco is a small city with whitewashed buildings that will satisfy your craving for Greek islands. The centerpiece is the baroque Templo de Santa Prisca Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece. Taxco gets a lot of visitors and is famous for silver shops.
Todos Santos
Todos Santos is a beach town in Baja California Sur that has plenty to offer. It’s quiet and relatively undeveloped but famous for amazing surf breaks. There are plenty of art galleries and gorgeous beaches.
