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This cultural metropolis offers dramatic murals, ancient ruins and classical architecture. 

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

A symbol of the city and Mexican independence, this neoclassical clock tower is the landmark of Independence Square in Pachuca’s Centro Histórico.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Feel the pulse of the city at its main plaza, a lively haunt bordered by historical buildings and with a beautiful park at its center.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

A symbol of the city and Mexican independence, this neoclassical clock tower is the landmark of Independence Square in Pachuca’s Centro Histórico.

The crowning glory of Mazatlán’s Old Town, this 19th-century cathedral bears Gothic and Moorish influences and has a striking collection of stained-glass windows.

Go horseback riding and rush down the zip line in the adventure park beside this mammoth feat of Jesuit engineering made of over 40 arches.

Marvel at the dazzling exhibitions of well-preserved colonial art on display inside one of Mexico’s finest examples of Baroque architecture.

Marvel at the dazzling exhibitions of well-preserved colonial art on display inside one of Mexico’s finest examples of Baroque architecture.

Stroll around Pachuca’s main plaza to discover some of the city’s history and see its monumental clock tower, which has a chime that sounds just like Big Ben in London.

Modern cities and charming villages with stunning historic centers complement the thermal waters and former silver mines dotted around mountains and valleys.