Three charming places to spend the megapuente of March 21 for less than 3,500 pesos

This March 21 celebrates the birth of former President Benito Juárez, the beginning of spring and of course, the arrival of a megapuente, one of the most anticipated events for many and many Mexicans, since it is the time when you can take advantage of it to rest from the routine.

One of the best ways to relax and forget about work or school stress is to travel, however, often the money is not enough to enjoy various adventures, so we leave some destinations with different attractions and beautiful landscapes that won't make your wallet run away.

Mexico offers a great list of destinations, including countless beaches, magical towns, mountains, waterfalls, etc., however, not all places give a good price to its visitors. The following options are great if you plan to do something on the weekend and you don't want to travel too far from CDMX.

Taxco is a beautiful Magic Town that stands out for its quarry buildings and its characteristic silver production. This city is located in the state of Guerrero, it is a town that has a long history that dates back a long time.

It is a perfect alternative if you are looking to spend a weekend with walks and cultural tours. The church of Santa Prisca and San Sebastián cannot be missed on the tour, since the temple is one of the most characteristic buildings of the town due to its construction with a mixture of Churrigueresque and Mexican Baroque architectural styles that surprise anyone.

The cable car is another of the obligatory activities, for adults it costs 95 pesos for the round trip and 65 pesos for the single one, for children under 11 years old, the round is 65 pesos and the single is 45 pesos. You can also visit the Mirador del Cristo Taxqueño or the former convent of San Bernardino de Siena.

On site you can find an inn in hotels or hostels from 430 to 300 pesos. It should also be taken into account that the cost of the capital's booths to Taxco is 530 pesos, if you prefer to travel by bus there are lines that offer their services for 140, although you can also find other options that cost 706 pesos.

One advantage is that there are endless options in restaurants, bars, markets and street stalls that offer dishes of all kinds from 90 pesos, some include water and dessert. The recommendation is to visit the local markets, because there are several options there at reasonable prices and above all, with an exquisite taste.

This place is located in the north of the state of Veracruz, it is ideal for visiting the region that is known as the Huasteca. This port is 320 kilometers from Mexico City, which involves a journey of between 3 and 4 hours.

In addition to enjoying an afternoon between the sun, the beach and the sand, you can take advantage of going to the reef that is very close by. Other activities are on the Isla de los Lobos, where you can also go snorkeling.

The Tampamachoco Lagoon is another of Tuxpan's must-see options, where you can travel by boat while enjoying landscapes with mangroves and exotic wildlife. Although if the intention is to do something more extreme you can visit the Aqua Park water park.

In the municipality there are lodgings ranging from 430 pesos to 1,700 pesos, it all depends on the number of services offered and the proximity to busy areas. However, you can find cozy places with breakfast included for 600 pesos. The spaces available are in hotels, hostels, cabins or Airbnb.

Food costs promise to be minimal if you choose to eat in small establishments that are located throughout the tourist area, which offer typical dishes of the region at very affordable costs. The average food prices range from 75 to 120 pesos. Likewise, if the budget allows, there are several restaurants with gourmet specialties.

If you travel by car you have to take into account that the cost of booths is approximately 726 pesos. On the other hand, if the way to get there is by bus, you can get tickets between 246 and 750 pesos, all depending on the lines and amenities you want to travel with.

If you don't want to take risks in prices, Aculco is the right choice, since of the three destinations, this is the cheapest and closest to Mexico City, which means less booth and gasoline expenses. Its beauty and spectacular waterfalls amaze all tourists.

It is perfect for all those who love adventure and likes to explore natural spaces. Aculco is a municipality in the State of Mexico that is located between mountains, rocks and waterfalls that provide unforgettable images. The Government of Mexico emphasizes that in this area there is a “natural sanctuary that has a 15-meter drop that moistens huge basalt columns, with magnificent traditional architecture”.

One of the main attractions is the Cascada de la Concepción, although you can also visit the Parish and Former Convent of San Jerónimo, which stand out for preserving their original colonial structure and if you are an art lover, there is a large collection of paintings made in the New Spain era.

Accommodation prices are around 450 and 300 thousand, some have a pool. There are also hotels with colonial structures that provide friendly costs for breakfast and meals. You can also choose to go to the street stalls to taste characteristic dishes such as their aculquense enchiladas, barbecue, carnitas, escamoles or pulque.

Because it is two and a half hours from the city, the costs of gasoline and booths are significantly reduced, although if you choose to arrive by bus, ticket prices are 240 pesos.

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