As usual every year, world -famous publication Travel + Leisure has revealed them Favorite cities in the world list, as voted by hundreds of thousands of their own readers, and you know how the old Latin saying goes, Vox Populi, Vox Dei:
This time 4 Mexican destinations cracked the top 25, with Especially a Mexican city that claims the first placeAnd before you try to wake it up, the usual tourist hotspots of Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta are nowhere to see.
It seems that the Cancun fatigue really hits in 2025, because travelers are pulled into authenticity, cheaper prices and more meaningful experiences instead:
Merida
Merida is on number 25 on the list, with a readers’ score of 88.15, is described as the ‘Filste’ city of Mexico, with a beautiful historic center littered with colonial mansions and leaf parks, and many food courts and public markets where you can gap on Mexican Street Food for less than $ 5.
The most important monument in the city, the Catedral de San Ildefonso is One of the oldest churches in Americabuilt already in the 16th century, while the bustling Mercado Lucas de Gálvez Has more than 2,000 stalls – and the best $ 2 Chocininita Tortas You try everywhere in Mexico!
In addition to his obvious cultural and gastronomic attraction, Merida is one of the safest cities south of the border, which is consistently arranged by the US Department of Foreign Affairs as a destination with a low risk. In summary, we assume that it is safe to say that it has ended the ‘atmosphere’ check.
Oaxaca
The next Mexican city that appears on the very competitive list of T+L is Oaxaca, simply abuse of the top 20: with a score of 88.42 it is described as One of the most ‘much -needed’ destinations at the momentMainly because of his incredible dishes.
It is the land of the seven mole-chocolate dark, spicy, spicy, spicy-yellow, you name it, they will have it Tlayudasa crispy tortilla in pizza shape often covered with beans, quesilloAvocado and Chorizo. For the best takeouts in the city, make sure you check out Mercado De 20 de Noviembre.
In addition to being a world -class hotspot, Oaxaca is the home of an intact colonial centerA majestic baroque cathedral, and Monte Albán, a pre-Columbian archaeological zone with old pyramids and Grand Plazas, a short drive of 20 minutes outside the city.
Mexico city
That one city where you can’t help, but continue to return, because a single visit will just not do justice, CDMX is the second Mexican destination with the highest mapping on the list T+L, with a remarkable score of 90.86. In other words, it is serious Close to achieving universal recognition!
The vast national capital of Mexico has an abundance of lively, artistic districts to explore Roma’s bloom Fine Dining Scene and Cosmopolitan Vibe.
The possibilities are endless, but if you ask us about the indispensable places in Mexico City, they would definitely include the Zócalo and the adjacent metropolitan cathedral, Chapultepec Castle (the only royal castle in North America) and the Dool-like, Gargantuan Mercado de la Merced.
San Miguel de Allende
The crown jewel of Mexico, San Miguel is your photo-perfect historic city that looks like it might be in a whimsical storybook for children: Picolyque Cobble-Paved alleys, ocher-colored heritage houses that have been there for centuries and one Monumental pink washed church.
From the cute café-oriented squares to the relaxed, lived feeling of the old center, it is no wonder it is voted worldWith a readers’ score of 93.33.
In addition to the beauty level beauty, it is fully walkable, with the most sights a short 5-10 minutes on foot, and full of spa hotelsOften housed in recycled colonial buildings, such as the 17th-century, Boutique Mesón Hidalgo, where the nocturnal rates start from just $ 219.
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