The most important cities in Mexico

You're thinking about Mexico for a future vacation? Well it's a great ideal! And it is that this North American country has a lot to offer tourists: dream beaches, impressive colonial cities, spectacular archaeological remains, adventure sports, incredible fauna and flora ... In addition, although many people are not aware of this, it has great cities where you can enjoy a wide variety of cultural shows, concerts, museums, shops, large shopping centers ...

Today in Hard Hobbit To Break We want to take a tour of the main cities in the country. Do you want to join us?

Mexico DF.

First of all, we have to talk about the country's capital and the Federal District: Mexico City, Federal District (Mexico D.F.). Located in central Mexico, it has 17 million inhabitants and, as you can imagine, offers a lot of attractions, including details that evoke history. In fact, it is the oldest metropolis on the continent, with more than 3,000 years of development. You should know, however, that most of the tourist attractions are located in the historic center of the city. We refer to the Plaza de la Constitución (also known as El Zócalo), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace and the area of ​​the Templo Mayor, in addition to a large number of museums. And if you want to visit the deepest Mexico, then you must visit Plaza Garibaldi.

Monterrey

Capital of the state of Nuevo León and third largest city in Mexico, Monterrey is considered one of the great centers industrial of the country due to the large number of factories located in the area and covering all kinds of sectors: steel, metallurgy, construction, mechanical, textile, chemical, food, cement ... In fact, this industrial development has been quite rapid due to the exploitation of its oil fields, of iron, lead, coal and precious metals. Of course, this city also preserves pieces of its history, which can be seen in buildings and other places where a great mix of culture is observed. Surprised for being surrounded by spectacular Mountains of the Sierra Madre, although these impressive views are not the only thing that the city offers: it has plenty of cultural offerings, modern shopping centers and a great nightlife. Also, being flat, it is very easy to navigate.

Guadalajara

Of course, we could not forget the capital of the state of Jalisco. Yes, we are referring to Guadalajara, considered the largest city in Mexico. Despite having four million inhabitants and its great growth, the city still retains that air colonial Mexican that you like so much, especially if you look at the center, where it is possible to find a lot of old buildings. Of course, in this city the historical mixes with the modern everywhere. And it is that, among other things, Guadalajara is the cradle of many of the country's main traditions, such as mariachis, Mexican charro, tequila or tapatío syrup.

Tijuana

And although in Mexico you will be able to find many other interesting cities, we want to end our tour in Tijuana, known by many as "the most visited border in the world". Here you will find all kinds of tourist attractions: from high-quality restaurants to discos where you can enjoy a fun party. Of course, there is no shortage of museums and cultural centers, as well as bullfights and the most modern areas. If you have the opportunity to travel to Tijuana, you will have to visit, among many other places, the Revolucion Avenue, which is its most famous street; Plaza Santa Cecilia, which is the oldest in the city; the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which is the oldest church in the city; the Caesar’s Hotel, the place where the famous Caesar salad originated; or the historical Jai Alai building.

Below you can see a map showing the location of each of these cities. That way you will not waste so much time organizing your route through the most important cities of this beautiful country.

10 Cities You Need to Visit in Mexico (April 2024)