Mexico is a country full of wonderful places to visit such as the Magic Townsb that offer incredible experiences and even if you have a limited budget it is possible to visit them, in addition to the fact that some are very close to Mexico City.
Mineral del Chico, Hidalgo, is a place to practice sports and recreational activities such as climbing, hiking, abseiling, ziplining, fishing among many more. It is surrounded by mountains, valleys and dams and even mines, which allows you to enjoy a connection with nature. You can rent cabins or even camp in the National Park.
The best way to start is a tour of the traditional market and enjoy a breakfast that includes quesadillas, huaraches, sopes, tacos, etc. Also in April it is the season of the famous escamoles. The places that are not to be missed are the Church of the Purísima Concepción, the Mines of San Antonio and La Guadalupe, the El Chico National Park, Peñas las Monjas, the El Cedral dam, the Via Ferrata, among others.
Initially it was called Real de Atotonilcob which meant Place of Hot Springs, however the name did not correspond to the place. It is known that during the period of greatest splendour there were around 300 silver mines, which is why it is currently called Mineral del Chico.
Malinalcob is located in the State of Mexico, just 2:20 hours from Mexico City; it is known for the cobbled streets and multicolored houses of colonial times, in addition to its very pleasant warm climate since most of the weather is sunny. Valuable documents were signed here for the independentists such as José María Morelos and Pavón.
The gastronomy of this place is also very special, as it consists of iguana broth or frog tamales, both dishes made with strips of cactus, onions and accompanied by fries. Or if you prefer another option, it can be trout or jerky with chorizo.
To enjoy the good weather you can go cycling, hiking in the mountains, visit the Chapel of Santa Monica, the Andrés Medina Gallery, the Cuauhtinchán Ceremonial Center, the Parish of the Divine Savior, among others. In April, the Cultural Festival is held, where musical concerts, theater, exhibitions and conferences are held.
Last but not least is Cadereyta, Queretaro, with a semi-desert climate in the south and forests in the north, was named Magic Town in 2011 because of its history and tourist attractions. Its buildings are the work of colonial architecture and has several wine fields, it is also part of the Querétaro Wine and Cheese Route.
It is the perfect place for camping, hiking, visiting the caves and archaeological sites and enjoying the great gastronomy that includes garambullo, guamichi, tuna and pitaya; it is also known for its consumption of insects such as grasshoppers, maguey worms and chamueses.
The attractions that can be visited are the Velo de Novia waterfall, the Cadereyta Cultural Center, the Historic Center, the Church of Soledad, the Ingeniero González de Cosío regional botanical garden, the cave paintings route, the planetarium Dr. José Hernández Moreno, the Zimapán dam, among others. During Holy Week in March-April, the Holy Thursday Processions are held.
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