National GeographicJul 21
Love Mexico City? Here are 6 destinations we think you’ll like, too.
Roam artisan markets, sample regional dishes you won’t find elsewhere, and explore charming historic towns that make you feel like you’ve stepped into the 1700s.
Covered entirely in gold leaf.
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- Capilla del RosarioPlace of worshipCovered entirely in gold leaf.
- PopocatépetlSightActive volcano; catch a glimpse on a clear day.
- Our Lady of RemediesPlace of worshipOffers a glimpse of Popocatépetl volcano.
- Great Pyramid of CholulaSightWalk through it.
- PariánMarketShop for Talavera pottery.
- Mural de los PoblanosRestaurantTry chiles en nogada and mole poblano.
- Elsewhere
- Los DanzantesRestaurantOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoThere are two branches, one in Coyoacán, Mexico City, and one in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca; each one has an independent menu.
- Levadura de OllaRestaurantOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoIt is co-owned by chef Thalía Barrios García and its manager Jesús Neftalí Ramos Vargas, who opened it in 2019.
- 20 de NoviembreMarketOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoIconic, smoky hallway of meats for lunch.
- Museum of CulturesMuseumOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoLocated inside Oaxaca’s most famous church.
- Cooperativa 1050ºPlaceOaxaca de Juárez, MexicoSomos una cooperativa de alfareras del Sur de México.
- Mayan BathsSightSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoNatural spa and hot spring for relaxation.
- Ruta del Vino y QuesoPlaceQuerétaro, MexicoGo wine tasting.
- Casa NostraRestaurantSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoCasa Nostra es una nueva experiencia donde queremos invitarlos y abrirles las puertas de nuestra casa.
- Luna RooftopRestaurantSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoThe most impressive rooftop restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, offering unobstructed city views, innovative…
- Parroquia San Miguel ArcángelPlace of worshipSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoSan Miguel’s famous pink church.
- Jardin de La UnionParkGuanajuato, MexicoAdmire architectural details.
- Teatro JuárezTheatreGuanajuato, MexicoCatch a symphony if you love music.
- Mercado La MercedMarketOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
- Mercado de Benito JuárezMarketOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico
- TERRITUALPlaceOaxaca de Juárez, Mexico