Hidden Gems in Mexico: Beyond Cancun and Puerto Vallarta

Superlative Hidden Gems in Mexico: Beyond Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.

Mexico is one of the incredible tourist destinations that not only amazes with its mesmerizing beaches, rich history, vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine, and more. Besides, the stunning destination is also home to some inclusive resorts with access to the white sandy beaches. Mexico is most admired for its vibrant streets, long-lost mining towns, stunning multicolored lagoons, Colonial forts, breathtaking waterfalls, lively cities, and unique hidden gems, which are absolutely a treat for travelers' eyes. Planning a trip to Mexico to explore the hidden gems, so here is a guide to some invigorating places that one should not miss out on when in Mexico.

1. Bacalar:

Bacalar is one of Mexico's dreamy places, especially for adventure lovers, as its "Lagoon of Seven Colors", cool street arts, iconic spots like Los Rapidos, rich history, delicious street food, beach club, Archaeological sites, and more attract every year millions of tourists from across the Globe. The best way to experience the lagoon's crystal Turquoise water is by taking a boat tour. One can also go paddleboarding or Kayaking, which is must to do thing in Bacalar for an ultimate experience. Travelers can enjoy delicious cuisines near lagoons, waterfront beach clubs that might charge a minimum entry fee.

2. Grutas de Tolantongo:

Spectacular Grutas de Tolantongo is popularly known as a hidden paradise, which is located in Hidalgo, approximately a 4-hour drive from Mexico City. This is a perfect place for those looking for a unique and relaxing experience, as it is the land of natural waterparks, hot springs, eye-catching mountain peak views, stunning waterfalls, and caves. The place has become more and more popular due to its remote location among domestic tourists; however not easily reachable by foreign tourists, and it remains full-packed packed especially on weekends.

3. La Hacienda Gomez Y sus 7 Cascades:

The stunning Hidden Gem is located in the heart of Tamasopo, Sain Luis Potosi. Therefore, it is a true gem for the travelers who wish to escape to nature from their day-to-day hectic lifestyle. La Hacienda Gomez Y sus 7 Cascades has numerous tourist spots, including seven mesmerizing waterfalls, crystal clear pools encircled by dense greenery landscape, ultimate compositions of cascades, and more. Despite that, the hidden gem is a heaven for bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, ultimate wildlife, a wide variety of plants, and more.

4. Tequila:

Not everyone knows that the popular alcohol got its name from the hidden gem town of Tequila in Mexico. It is a highly recommended place for both drinkers and non-drinkers as the town is surrounded by breathtaking landscape, and it is a perfect spot to explore Mexico's nightlife. To elevate the trip experience, travelers should add a few things to do in their itinerary, such as take a Tequila distillery tour, visit Cava de Oro, Lo Rojena, Casa Suaza, and explore the vibrant cobblestone streets.

5. Las Pazos of Edward James:

The place amazes tourists with its magnificent structure, bizarre landscape gardens which were designed in the 19th century by English art critic Henry James. It is one of the highest mountain forest that spread over 80 acres and the place have several specatacular places and structures that anyone should not miss out such as the Bamboo Palace, the three story house, the road to the seven deadly sins, the general waterfall, Cinema with no seats, Library with no books, Hut of Don Eduardo and more. It is located just 8 hours from Mexico City.

6. Islas de Las Munecas:

Islas de Las Munecas is also called the Island of Dolls, which is located between the Canals of Xochimico. The island is surrounded by a nature park. It was never the tourist destination but there are multiple behind the story about the small islands which is why people are curious to explore this place therefore the locals said that the island is dedicated to the poor girl soul who met her fate too early beacuse of the that it is filled with thousands of terrfied dolls even locals said that the dolls can move their heads and also open their eyes.

7. Prismos Basalticos de Santa Maria Regla:

The Prismos Basalticos de Santa Maria Regla is one of the popular Hidden gems, which is located at Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico City. The ultimate location consists of tall Basalt rock, which has been concluding the results slow-cooling lava volcanic activities over centuries. For the ultimate experience, travelers should not miss out on places like exploring the Prisms, Waterfall Rappelling, Picnic Areas, and more. Travelers need to pay the applicable entry fee, which costs approximately 100 pesos 5 USD.

Conclusion:

Travelers who are planning to visit Mexico for the first time and wish to explore some ultimate hidden gems to add a spark to the trip, so it is recommended to take a look at the list given in the above blog post, which covers some amazing hidden spots that are less popular and have extremely beautiful surroundings with stunning landscapes.