Magical Towns Blog

Guides, tips, and secrets about the most incredible Magical Towns in the country. Get ready for your next adventure.

Mexico Events 2026: November and December Festivals in Cities and Magical Towns
DestinosOct 24, 2026

Mexico Events 2026: November and December Festivals in Cities and Magical Towns

Confirmed dates for the Mexico City Day of the Dead Parade, the León Balloon Festival, the Guadalajara Book Fair, the Night of the Radishes and the ornament fairs: the end of 2026, day by day.

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Sierra Norte de Puebla road trip: Zacatlán, Chignahuapan and Cuetzalan on a long weekend
DestinosOct 24, 2026

Sierra Norte de Puebla road trip: Zacatlán, Chignahuapan and Cuetzalan on a long weekend

A 3–4 day itinerary through the Magical Towns of Puebla's northern highlands: clocks and apples in Zacatlán, Christmas ornaments and hot springs in Chignahuapan, waterfalls and the Voladores in Cuetzalan. When to go, how to get around and what not to miss.

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Things to do in Bacalar: the Lagoon of Seven Colors, cenotes and travel tips
DestinosOct 24, 2026

Things to do in Bacalar: the Lagoon of Seven Colors, cenotes and travel tips

A practical guide to Bacalar, Quintana Roo: boat tours on the lagoon, the Pirates' Channel, Cenote Azul, San Felipe Fort, the stromatolites, how to get there from Cancún or Tulum and when to go.

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Things to do in Valle de Bravo: the lake, paragliding, monarch butterflies and travel tips
DestinosOct 24, 2026

Things to do in Valle de Bravo: the lake, paragliding, monarch butterflies and travel tips

A practical guide to Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico: boat rides on the lake, paragliding, the Velo de Novia waterfall, the monarch butterfly sanctuary, how to get there from Mexico City and when to go.

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Day of the Dead 2026 in Mexico's Magical Towns: Where to Go
DestinosOct 1, 2026

Day of the Dead 2026 in Mexico's Magical Towns: Where to Go

Pátzcuaro, Chignahuapan, Valle de Bravo, Xilitla, Valladolid and more: the best Magical Towns to experience Day of the Dead 2026, with dates, things to do and travel tips.

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How Many Magical Towns Are There in Mexico? 2026 Facts and List
DestinosOct 1, 2026

How Many Magical Towns Are There in Mexico? 2026 Facts and List

Mexico has 177 Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) across its 31 states. Here are the first ones, the newest, the states with the most and how to explore them on the map.

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Best Magical Towns to Visit in Mexico for Christmas and December 2026
DestinosOct 1, 2026

Best Magical Towns to Visit in Mexico for Christmas and December 2026

Christmas ornaments in Chignahuapan and Tlalpujahua, Taxco's National Silver Fair, cozy mountain towns and beaches to escape the cold: the best Magical Towns for December.

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How to visit Tepoztlán: things to do, getting there and travel tips
DestinosJun 21, 2026

How to visit Tepoztlán: things to do, getting there and travel tips

A practical guide to Tepoztlán, Morelos: hiking El Tepozteco, the Nativity convent, the market, ice cream, how to get there from Mexico City and when to go.

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