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If Mexico has been on your radar lately, but you are not sure where to go to experience part of that authentic culture, not the usual resort zones dominated by America in Cancun or PV-you are on The right side takes place:
The southern neighbor is literal packed With historic cities that date for centuries, some of which date from before the 13 colonies, and that is plenty to see and do in those who do not lounge a swimming pool with your fellow gringos all day.
There are more specifically 5 colonial gems Known for a key role in the history of Mexico and that ensures memorable cultural expeditions.
The best part? They are a short flight of 3-4 hours away, because they all organize non-stop flights from the United States:
Santiago de Querétaro
Santiago de Querétaro is a UNESCO World Heritage. Colorful precious stones from the colonial era Packed with 16th to 18th-century buildings, lively street markets and timeless churches, largely unchanged since the Spanish era.
From the monumental Church of the Holy Francis from Assisi to the Pink-Sandsteen St. Rose of Viterbo and the gracefully decorated theater of the Republic, where Mexico’s once sentenced to Maximilian I was convicted when the country struggled for its independence.
Querétaro is not only beautiful, but it is within easy reach of Americans: non -stop flights are offered from 6 airports, and Texas goes half of themNamely Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, and then there are Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit.
Mérida
If another non-not-day holiday in Cancún does not make you jump with excitement, you can always exchange it for a (demonstrable) more fascinating Mérida, the cultural center of the Yucatán peninsula, as well as one of the oldest cities in the America.
Founded as early as 1542, it has a large number of historic sights to his name, including the cathedral of San Ildefonso, Built from dismantled Maya stonesthe 18th-century neoclassical municipal palace and a colonial Casa de MontejoThe former home of the founders of the city.
Flying to Mérida instead of the Caribbean coast, Americans can choose from airports in Miami, Orlando, Houston and Dallas: not as many options as Cancún, but these are some important international hubs that can be seen here.
Puebla
Puebla, a photo-perfect medium-sized city in Central Mexico, is known for its friendly locals, rich gastronomy ––––Mol PoblanoIn the menu, you! – and width of architecture, combining southern European and native Mexican elements.
The historic center is the home of the Renaissance-inspired Puebla Cathedraland nearby, a baroque Biblioteca Palafoxiana Will you feel that you stepped into a Harry Potter set, do not miss it from El Parián, the go-to-place of Puebla for buying craft souvenirs.
Puebla is not the best connected Mexican city because it relates to American flights, although there Are Daily flights from Houston, Texas, managed by United Airlines; Regarding the average price?
Round trip rates are on a very reasonable $ 497.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca is among the best preserved colonial era of Mexico, a living museum that continues to limit development in its timeless city center, A collection of buildings from the 16th century Ranked around a cathedral dominated square.
It was one of the first cities that were arranged by the Spaniards when they first ventured into Mexico, and as a result, the architectural ensemble is one of the oldest on our side of the pond, including the Santo Domingo Church and Convent, A baroque battle built by the Dominican order.
Flights to Oaxaca are available at 3 large American cities: as usual, Texas takes the lead, with non -stop connections from Houston and Dallas (United and American Airlines respectively), and Los Angeles is third, with 4x weekly flights exploited by Volaris.
San Luis Potosí
If you are looking for a more unusual alternative to the usual tourist hotspots and a beautiful city that continues to radiate the charm of Old World despite the rapidly evolving civilization in which we live, you have to go to San Luis Potosí this year:
Known for a enviable collection from the 16th to 18th-century structures, with the temple of San Francisco and the three oven, Stone Metropolitic cathedral to name a few, it is the living memory of Franciscan missionaries in Mexico to land as early as 1592.
The best thing is that SLP is primarily a domestic destination – there are few Gringos around! –– and as a result, prices here are much lower than elsewhere in Mexico; You can fly non -stop to San Luis from … you guessed it, Houston and Dallas.
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