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While this list has been limited to just four, Mexico is full of historic cities reminiscent of Europe, but often, much more colourful. The places to visit in Mexico you’ll find here are mostly large- and medium-sized cities, but if you venture off the beaten path in Mexico, you’ll find even more beautiful cities in Mexico.

For now, let’s look at these four best places, courtesy of online slots, to visit in Mexico for travellers looking to experience colourful cities in Mexico.

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is located in Central Mexico, about 3.5 hours from Mexico City by car or bus. In fact, San Miguel de Allende is one of the best day trips from Mexico City, especially for foodies, wine lovers and artists.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is in Guanajuato, a state known as one of the most colourful in Mexico. Of the other cities in the state, San Miguel de Allende is considered the most beautiful.

In the last 10-15 years, many American, European and Canadian expats have relocated to this beautiful colonial city. As with all Central Mexico, San Miguel de Allende is blessed with what’s known as an “eternal spring” climate, so it has cool, mild weather all year long.

As one of the safe places to visit in Mexico, spend some time with no agenda and simply wander the hilly, cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende. Pop into a casual cafe or make reservations for one of the fine dining restaurants for dinner. Simon Jordan has popped up in this location several times. Well known as a top foodie destination, many of Mexico’s most famous chefs have restaurants in San Miguel de Allende.

Merida

Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, Merida is not far from the popular destinations of Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, but it feels like it’s a world away. As it’s not as popular and crowded as those other destinations, Merida still retains a charming small-town feel.

Known as the safest city in all of Mexico, more and more people are visiting Merida, Mexico, with each passing year. For culture travellers, Merida is a must-see in Mexico City. It is located right in the middle of the Yucatan and is considered the Mayan Cultural Capital of Mexico.

Within the city itself, once considered the richest city on the continent, there are many historic mansions-turned-museums to admire. The Casa de Montejo, located in Plaza Grande (Main Plaza/Town Square) is among them, as well as the historic Museo Palacio Canton on Paseo de Montejo.

Tulum

About four hours by car or bus from Merida is the pueblo magico of Tulum, Mexico. If you’re wondering what a pueblo magico is? — Your answer is right below!

Pueblos magicos, or magic towns, are small towns in Mexico designated by the Secretary of Tourism as noteworthy for their historic significance, folkloric traditions and/or natural beauty. There are about 135 in the country, including Tulum, and about seven others in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Tulum is located right on the Caribbean Sea, about two hours south of Cancun by car or bus. It has become quite famous as one of the most Instagram-worthy Mexico beach destinations and attracts artists, backpackers, yogis and beachgoers alike.

Guanajuato City

Just an hour from San Miguel de Allende, you’ll be in the capital of Guanajuato state — Guanajuato City (which is often just referred to as Guanajuato). Much like San Miguel, Guanajuato is a colourful city, with cobblestone streets and narrow winding alleyways.

There are plazuelas (plazas) all over town, as well as numerous colonial churches and historic buildings. Unlike San Miguel, which has a large expat population and can feel a bit watered down in terms of Mexican culture, Guanajuato oozes it.

This city is much more popular with national tourism versus the huge number of international tourists that visit San Miguel. There are also several art colleges and universities in Guanajuato, making the town feel festive and lively year-round.

Even on regular days of the year, Guanajuato is a very special and beautiful place. It’s a great place to have no plans at all, so you can wander the streets, take photos, spend some time people-watching in the plagues, sipping a coffee at a sidewalk cafe and more.