Get away for a weekend and visit some of the Magical Towns of northern Mexico most amazing. From mysterious towns to areas frozen in time with amazing fauna and flora. It’s time to discover the north of the country!
Incredible Magical Towns of northern Mexico
Four Cienegas, Coahuila
Cuatro Ciénegas is a charming town located in the state of Coahuila. Surrounded by desert and pools of water, it is one of the favorite Magical Towns for a weekend getaway for the inhabitants of Saltillo and Monterrey.
Beauty and magic are breathed in each of the corners of this area; from its incredible desert landscapes to the streets of its center. Here you will find incredible natural contrasts such as turquoise blue pools that stand out with the yellow and white of the desert sands such as the Mezquites River or the Blue Pool. Also here is the Natural Protected Area of Cuatro Ciénegas, which is one of the most beautiful and peculiar oases in the world.
As bonus points, this is the birthplace of Venustiano Carranza and it is also an oasis frozen in time. Since stromatolites have been found here; complex communities of microorganisms that produce calcium carbonates and harden to the appearance of stone, and these date back more than 3.8 billion years.
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Santiago, Nuevo Leon
Santiago is one of the most charming Magical Towns in Nuevo León. Surrounded by the imposing Sierra, abundant vegetation and impressive canyons, it is the perfect place for lovers of adventure and nature.
It is located approximately 40 minutes from Monterrey and is an excellent option to spend a Sunday afternoon touring the main square, in one of the restaurants on the highway, eating seafood or camping for the entire weekend in one of the cabins on the Saw.
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Magical Towns of northern Mexico that you should not miss
Mapimi, Durango
The town of Mapimí is one of the most mysterious places in Mexico. Surrounded by the incredible desert and a mining past, this place is the first Magical Town of Durango.
In this place you will find beautiful and incomparable natural landscapes such as the Bolsón de Mapimí, the Grutas del Rosario, and the Sierra del Sarnoso. Also here is the mysterious Zone of Silence, where a unique phenomenon occurs due to the interference of electromagnetic waves from the sun and the earth; causing that the electromagnetic waves of the radio and television do not spread and completely silent zones are created. Is area is the cradle of myths, Well, the inhabitants of the town say that UFOs, ghosts and meteorites have been seen here.
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Parras del la Fuente, Coahuila
Parras is the Magic Town of the revolution, the vineyards and the desert. It is the birthplace of Francisco I Madero and even today Casa Madero continues to produce one of the best wines in the region.
In Parras you will find a great diversity of vineyards, incredible landscapes and delicious cuisine. In addition, touring its center at night is a unique experience, surrounded by colonial streets and the tranquility of the town.
We recommend you visit its most emblematic vineyards and wineries such as: Casa Madero, Bodegas Segovia Fuantos, Bodegas el Vesubio, Don Leo. And, if you want to enjoy a panoramic view of the towns, without a doubt you have to go up to the Chapel of Santo Madero; From here you can see how the town merges with the desert in a unique landscape.
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Tecate, Baja California
Tecate is the only Magical Town that is located on the border. It is a town of wine and beer, since the popular Tecate beer was born here, but it is also the starting point for the Wine Route of Baja California, and here are some of the oldest wineries in the state.
Here we recommend you visit the facilities of the Tecate Brewery and tour some of its most emblematic vineyards. Also, if you like nature, here you will find incredible landscapes such as La Rumorosa or Cerro Chuchumá.
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