Grab your car keys, your bags and your favorite person! Right now we will tell you the 8 magical towns near CDMX that you must visit and that are just a few hours drive from the city.
These places stand out for their beauty and certain peculiarities that make them beautiful We recommend you to follow this list as is! Well, it is organized from the closest to the ones that are a little farther away.
1. Tepoztlán, Morelos
We, the people of the capital city, love this magical town for several good reasons.
The most obvious is its proximity to Mexico City, as you will reach it in just an hour and a half by road. Your weather is also great the sunny days almost all year round and a semi-tropical environment that invites you to stay submerged in the pool.
Tepoz (another affectionate nickname) has excellent lodging options with spas and holistic therapies, designed for rest and relaxation. If you are looking for a more active getaway, you should climb the famous Cerro del Tepozteco and reach the pyramid at the top, where you will have a spectacular view of the town surrounded by the hills.
🚗: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Mexico City
2. Val’Quirico, Tlaxcala
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Although it is not a Pueblo Mágico, it is now one of the most important Kingdoms of Mexico the new name that will be given to places and spaces that have been inspired in other regions of the world, but that are located in our country.
Its architecture inspired by the European countryside, especially in the Italian Tuscany and its medieval style will transport you to that beautiful era. You can visit it from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
However, has housing options. There are 4 hotels where you can spend the night, they are Posadas aBanza (pet friendly), Villa Toscana, Hotel Canaria and Bella Toscana.
🚗: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Mexico City
3. Malinalco, State of Mexico
Take a trip to the past by visiting this magical town just 60 kilometers from Toluca, where you can taste pre-Hispanic-inspired food. For starters, order a pulque or a cured mead made with excellent quality mead; then try the iguana or frog tamales, a delicacy with deep roots in the region.
Once “set”, you should visit the archaeological Zone of Malinalco, whose main attraction is the Casa de las Águilas, a temple where the Mexica eagle warriors were initiated. Also impressive is the Convent of Malinalco, on whose walls they carved numerous medicinal and ornamental plants: a botanical treatise on lime and stone.
🚗: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from Mexico City
4. Tequisquiapan, Querétaro
Another excellent alternative to rest and relax for a weekend, as it is also located very close to Mexico City. Its historic center is beautiful and charming, topped off by the Parroquia de Santa María de la Asunción, a neoclassical church with an elegant pink color.
As in other towns in Queretaro, here you can breathe a Mediterranean atmosphere, visible in its pizza and Italian food restaurants. Tequisquiapan is also known for its hot springs and for the hot air balloon flights that you can take in the surrounding area: you choose how dynamic you want the plan to be.
🚗: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes from Mexico City
5. Taxco, Guerrero
This is one of the magical towns near CDMX recognized for its mining activity, and here the protagonist is silver, of which you will find a thousand and one jewels of all styles.
Not to be missed are its handicrafts market, the monumental statue of Christ and the Santa Prisca and San Sebastian Parish, made of quarry stone.
The best thing is It is close to the Cacahuamilpa Caves and the A Thousand Cascades a beautiful place where you should go for a dip.
🚗: Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes from Mexico City
6. Zacatlan de las Manzanas, Puebla, Mexico
apple fan? This is one of the magical towns near CDMX that are famous for being the largest apple producers.
This beautiful town produces around 320,000 bottles of cider of all types, and the gastronomy is not to be missed. You can find chalupas, chicharron in Verde sauce, egg with chili, tamales, tlacoyos and more.
Its views are incredible and if you are a lover of cold and foggy climates, this beautiful town is definitely for you.
🚗: Approximately 3 hours from Mexico City
7. Santiago de Bernal, Querétaro
Although many people know it as Peña de Bernal, the correct name for this magical town is Santiago de Bernal. However, it is clear why its name is confused: at 2,515 meters above sea level, the rock behind it is the third largest monolith in the world.
You can climb it and then visit in its beautiful and colorful village places like the Museo de la Máscara, with a collection of hundreds of pieces from all over the world. Also worth seeing is the textile workshop La Aurora, where you can see how they make beautiful wool garments on a loom.
Strolling through the cobblestone streets for a mojito, shopping for handicrafts or taking selfies are also good plans.
🚗: Approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes from Mexico City
7. Guanajuato, Guanajuato
This is the farthest on the list, but without a doubt one of the magical towns near CDMX that is worth a visit.
You will fall in love with its cobblestone streets, its bohemian atmosphere and its alleys full of art and history. You can tour its subway tunnels and mines, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas and the famous kissing alley.
🚗: Approximately 4 hours from Mexico City