During the French Intervention Acuitzio del Canje was the place where an exchange of Belgian and French prisoners for Mexicans took place. Today it is a town that is distinguished by its old church and its traditional patron saint celebrations in honor of San Nicolás Tolentino, held during the…

In colonial times, Aguascalientes was an important town along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Royal Inland Road), while during the Mexican Revolution it was the headquarters of the Revolutionary Convention. Known for its abundance hot springs, this city is characterized by its colonial…

Popularly known as the “city of arcades” due to the porticoes of its buildings, this mining town was very prosperous during the viceregal period and in the 19th century. Its natural landscape, architecture and cultural wealth make it a jewel of Sonora.

A city famous for its good climate and its fertile land, it was known as “the granary of New Spain” during the colonial era and “Atlixco de las flores” nowadays. The layout of its colonial streets, its religious architecture, and its traditional dances are proof of the richness of its heritage…

This is the place where Emiliano Zapata, in the company of the members of the Liberation Army of the South, signed the Plan of Ayala, a document in which the ideals of the agrarian struggle of the Mexican Revolution are expressed.

At the edge of Mexico City, the ancient capital of the Tepanecas is distinguished from the rest of the city by its social cohesion and by its enduring traditional neighborhoods.

The only well-preserved walled city in Mexico. Its strategic geographical position made it an important point of arrival for evangelizing monks, pirates and merchants.

Capital of the Mexica people and viceregal capital, also known as the “City of Palaces.” Its architectural and cultural development has been linked to the different governments it has had throughout its history. Today, pre-Hispanic remains, Baroque churches, Neoclassical and Art Deco buildings,…

Viceregal city near the Sumidero Canyon. It is noted for its fountain, known as “La Pila,” located in the center of the main square. Built in a Mudejar style, its beautiful arches and brick-red color make this monument a symbol of the city.

With a unique landscape on the Pacific coast of Mexico, bordered by hills, this major port bore witness to a number of foreign invasions. Its buildings from the 19th century preserve a good part of the history of the region and present unique qualities.

Veracruz was the most important port in New Spain, as the place of import and export of goods from Europe and the Americas. Its strategic position meant it was built as a walled city to withstand the assaults of both pirates and foreign invasions. In the 20th century it expanded beyond its walls…

Located in the mountains of Veracruz, Coatepec was an important point on the old road to Mexico City. Its architecture reflects the fusion of pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions. Notable religious buildings were built in the 17th century. Its climate is conducive to planting different species…