The central-gulf region of Mexico is one of the most exciting parts of this country, know it.
Mexico is one of the most diverse countries in the world, its delicious gastronomy, its dreamlike landscapes and the warm and cheerful spirit of its inhabitants make this country an unforgettable place to visit.
One of the regions that you should not miss if you have the opportunity to go to Mexico, or if you are Mexican you should explore to get to know your country much better, it is the central-gulf region, where you can find natural wonders and know more about the history and indigenous and ancestral cultures of this great country.
These are the eight destinations you must visit in the central-gulf region of Mexico.
1. San Luis Potosí
Formed by splendid jungles and deserts full of stories, San Luis Potosí is one of the states of Mexico that has an immense variety of places to discover. The Huasteca Potosina shines with vegetation, rivers, waterfalls, caves and chasms; while the Sierra de Catorce with its colored landscapes the ocher will surprise you with its inhospitable beauty.
2. Querétaro
Querétaro is one of the cities of central Mexico that is constantly growing and provides contrasting scenarios that you will want to visit.
If you are looking for an adventure you can visit the colonial architecture town of Cadereyta, the Otomi temples of Tolimán, caves and caverns, but if you are looking for a quieter experience, you can take a tour with cheese and wine traveling the famous route of the same name and stay in a beautiful boutique hotel in Santiago de Querétaro.
3. Hidalgo
This state in the center of the Mexican territory is surrounded by the Sierra Madre Oriental and the Meztitlán Valley, and was called Hidalgo to honor the hero of the Independence of Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
In this place you can enjoy both its wooded path in Huasca de Ocampo, the relaxing Tolantongo caves with its pools of warm and turquoise waters, as well as the natural reserves of Meztitlán.
5. Mexico City
The offer of experiences in Mexico City is endless. All your cravings will be satisfied, and not only for its vast gastronomy, but also for the numerous works of art of its museums.
With about 170 museums and more than 40 art galleries, if this is one of your interests you will surely be fascinated by the great cultural offer that this large city offers, if you are looking for a walk through the streets and explore the city, you can visit Emblematic neighborhoods of this city like the district of “La Condesa” or “La Roma” or visit “El Mercado de la Merced”.
6. Tlaxcala
Haciendas stopped in time, magical villages and ephemeral rugs, are some of the wonders that you could only find in Tlaxcala.
In Huamantla, one of the magical towns of Tlaxcala you can enjoy events such “El Desfile de las Flores” or “La Noche que Nadie Duerme”, a celebration in which the streets are adorned with ephemeral sawdust rugs and multicolored flowers so that, at midnight, the procession begins with the venerated image of la Virgen de la Caridad.
7. Morelos
Known as the state of eternal spring in Mexico, Morelos is one of the most popular places to spend a day sunbathing surrounded by flowers and beautiful landscapes and full of tranquility.
This site also has protected sites and recognized as World Heritage as the El Convento de la Inmaculada Concepción, in Zacualpan.
8. Puebla
The state of Puebla is one of the most captivating places in Mexico. This place offers seven magical towns that you can visit, the hot springs of Chignahuapan, the delicious coffee of Cuetzalan and the 365 beautiful churches of Cholula, making it a place you will want come back more than once.
9. Veracruz
Veracruz is one of the states of Mexico that hosts an incredible diversity of ecosystems, in addition to offering incredible beaches such Playa Chachalacas, towns with a thousand colors like Tlacotalpan and magical towns full of tradition like Papantla and if you are interested in mystical themes Catemaco is known as the land of sorcerers and healers who, with local herbs and ancestral knowledge, make the sick clean and heal.
