Colonial Mexico

Taxco is a beautiful colonial highland town known for its silver craft-work; it offers authentic colonial charm and breath-taking mountain views

Campeche, an old Mayan trading port on the shores of Mexico's Gulf coast, is also a very picturesque colonial city

Dating back to Hispanic times, Tlaquepaque has become known for fine dining and art amidst its colonial-style streets, plazas, and gardens

This peaceful colonial town on the banks of the Rio Grijalva is a gateway to the majestic Sumidero Canyon

State capital of Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutierrez is the gateway city to some of Mexico's most magnificent outdoor and adventure destinations

A handsome colonial city in northern Mexico, Chihuahua is brimming with history and is the eastern terminus for the breath-taking Copper Canyon train

Veracruz is a vibrant port city on Mexico's Gulf coast offering a laid-back colonial ambiance, colonial history, and is a gateway to nearby adventure travel experiences in the state

Villahermosa is best known for its famous museum featuring basalt stone heads; it's also the prime gateway city to visit the breath-taking Maya ruins of Palenque

Cuernavaca, 'the place of great trees', is close to Mexico City, and offers an attractive colonial center, fine hotels and spas, and one of the best climates in Mexico

Zacatecas is one of Mexico's most picturesque colonial cities whose wealth was founded on the rich silver mines of this region

Guanajuato is among Mexico's most picturesque colonial cities and is also host to one of the world's most important cultural festivals

The village of Zinacatán, near San Cristóbal, offers fascinating insights into local indigenous cultures