Warm days spent with warm people sound like the ideal plan for the
season. If you’re planning to spend some days in Mexico for the
summer, we have a nice little secret about this amazing country: not
everything goes around the beaches. The country offers incredible
spots to plan the perfect getaway, and we would like to show you some
of them: from some famous spots, to the well-hidden gems.
If you’ve been living with the belief that Mexico is just about
pristine beaches and getting the perfect tan while you sip margaritas
by the pool, we will love to show you what Mexico has for you.
The capital of the state of Nuevo Leon is the third largest city in
the country. An
industrial and technological metropolis,
Monterrey is also one of the best places to discover Mexico’s norteño
culture and its aesthetic, gastronomy, music, and entertainment
options. The city has so many things to see and do you'll definitely
want to spend some extra time to explore it.
The views of the Cerro de la Silla will delight you. A city famous for
its warm weather, the carne asada (roast meat) days, where family and
friends meet around the grill to drink some beers and have some fun,
have become more than a regular social gathering, a ritual. The city
also has a deep baseball tradition, and its location near the US
border has influenced the city so much that sometimes you will feel
you’re visiting one of the most famous southern cities in the US.
The White City welcomes its visitors in southeast Mexico. The
considered "safest city in Mexico" for the last decade is a quiet yet
dynamic city proud of its Mayan heritage, offering some of the best
gastronomy in the country, amazing Victorian architecture and natural
wonders, that has been attracting both domestic and international
migrants to the city.
Besides
discovering cenotes,
haciendas and archaeological zones in Merida, there are some other
neighboring towns as Valladolid and Izamal, where you can have a
closer look at the mix of colonial and pre-Hispanic history that built
the state.
The
capital of the state of Michoacan
in central west Mexico boasts spectacular beauty, so it wasn’t
surprising it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991.
Morelia is unique, from the moment you walk through its Historical
Center framed by colonial buildings made of pink stone (Cantera). You
can admire some of its magnificent 16th century Baroque buildings,
when it was founded by Spanish settlers, when it was known as "The
Garden of New Spain".
The city was originally called Valladolid, but its name was changed in
1828 honoring a Mexican Independence hero born in the city. The city’s
historic downtown is one of the most beautiful in the country, and we
suggest you to have lunch in one of the cafes and restaurants
surrounding the cathedral. The city –along with the state of
Michoacán- also offers some of the most spectacular Day of the Dead
celebrations, where you will find colorful ofrendas and ornated
cemeteries all over the state.
Known as "La Perla Tapatía" (The Tapatia Pearl)
Guadalajara is a fascinating city,
birthplace of some world-famous Mexican icons such as mariachi music
and tequila . A
picturesque city wherever you see it, combining urban development and
the charm of a small town.
Its downtown hosts beautiful places to explore, where you can
comfortably go for a walk. Just visit Plaza de Armas and you will see.
This space has a beautiful kiosk representing the four seasons of the
year and its architecture will remind you of the Art Noveau style.
Located in the state with which it shares its name, Oaxaca de Juárez
is one of the most important
destinations in Mexico,
thanks to its cultural, artistic, and culinary legacies. A walk
through its historical center will show you the greatness of its
architectural heritage, than you will experience in places as the
Santo Domingo Cultural Center, the metropolitan cathedral, and the
Museum of Cultures.
A state also famous for its gastronomy, Oaxaca has become the
epicenter of Mexican spirits since mezcal has become world-famous, and
you will find some of the best spirits proudly produced in the state.
extraordinary mezcalerías scattered
all around the city, where you will find some of the best spirits
proudly produced in the state.
We gave you a glimpse of what Mexico has to offer, now the question is "Where to go first?". Regardless of your answer, Elife can provide you with the most comprehensive, user friendly and complete ground transportation service, where you can book from the regular taxi ride to even rent a party bus and enhance your experience in one of these magnificent destinations. Book at elife.com and find out the future of the transportation platforms, today.
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