Short Break Experiences in Mexico
Mexico is perfect for short-breaks, particularly if you are in Mexico and making a side-trip, or living here and wanting to explore your adopted country.
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is a charming colonial city located just south of Mexico City. Great climate, great food, fantastic hotels and sumptous spas . . .
Puebla
Puebla is just a 90 minute bus trip from the capital, and offers one of the best colonial experiences Mexico has to offer. Also consider Cholula, 6 miles from Puebla . . .
Cholula
Cholula is host to Mexico's largest pyramid—Pyramide Tepanapa. This important historical town is also directly overlooked by the famous Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes...
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is another popular weekend get-away for capital city dwellers and although travelers tend to spend longer here, it can be enjoyed over 2-3 nights . . .
Taxco
Taxco is situated along the route that connects Mexico City to Acapulco. It's an ideal place to enjoy a short break . . .
Acapulco
Acapulco is a 4-5 hour road trip from the capital, and is a major party-town at weekends. For more rest and relaxation choose the Diamante area . . .
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is a laid-back, simple and comfortable island where visitors go to relax. If you're visiting Cancun and environs consider a short break on Isla Mujeres . . .
Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo is a 3-4 hour road trip from Morelia/Patzcuaro. If you are staying in Michoacan, an ideal short break by the sea is available in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo . . .
Inspiration for Short Breaks
The locations listed here offer ideal opportunities for short breaks. While all these places can be explored for longer, if you want to enjoy a short break in Mexico, these popular destinations are easily accessible. Weekends are much busier, and more lively; however you need to book ahead, especially on holiday and festival dates. For a more relaxed view of these places and with additional hotel availability and lower accommodation rates, travel between Sunday and Thursday.
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