Discover Mexico: safe routes and cities to travel with confidence

At the time of choosing cities to travel to in Mexico, you must keep safety in mind as a main premise. Unfortunately, there are several areas of the Aztec country that are considered dangerous for tourists both because of its crime and its lack of infrastructure.

The same thing happens with certain road routesThey are considered at risk due to their poor condition and the fact that they pass through localities where organized crime has taken control. Among the most dangerous states in the nation are Chihuahua (Ciudad Juárez), Baja California, Sinaloa o TamaulipasBut next, we'll tell you about the safest areas, which are therefore home to the best cities for traveling to Mexico.

Santiago de Queretaro

The road that unites CDMX with the state of Querétaro It is one of the safest in the country. It is well maintained and also has all the necessary security measures. In fact, it is one of the busiest, as it connects two of the main economic and cultural centers of the country. Mexico.

Through it, you will reach Santiago de Queretaro, one of the most beautiful cities to travel to in Mexico. In fact, the so-called Querétaro Historical Monuments Zone It is listed as a World Heritage Site. It encompasses the entire old town, with its original street layout and numerous monumental buildings.

Among them stands out the Aqueduct, a symbol of the city. It was built in the 18th century and consists of seventy-five semicircular arches. On the other hand, the House of the Corregidora and the Republic Theater were built in the 19th century. For its part, the art Museum It has an impressive baroque cloister. Other civil buildings in this area are The Royal Colleges of San Ignacio and San Francisco Javier, the Marquesa's House or Great Hotel.

The area also boasts wonderful temples and other religious buildings. Thus, the church and former convent of San Agustín, with its beautiful dome or the temple and convent of Santa Cruz, where he was trained Friar Junipero SerraBut, above all, the Old Oratory of San Felipe Neri, today cathedral, with its imposing facade that combines baroque and neoclassical.

However, the nerve center is the Independence Square, although, as its name indicates, the origin of the city is in that of the Founders. Also, don't forget to pay attention to the beautiful gardens which extend throughout the city. Among them are those of Zenea, Corregidora, and Guerrero.

The Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

But, in an article about routes and cities to travel in Mexico, we have to mention one that worked until the 19th century and is also listed as Heritage. It is the call Camino Real de Tierra AdentroIt is a trade route of more than two thousand kilometers that united CDMX and Santa Fe.

As I passed through the deposits of Zacatecas, it is also known as Silver Route. But it also passed through many other mining towns such as Pachuca, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi o Santa Barbara.

Finally, we must tell you about The Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda, also located in the state of Querétaro and declared HeritageIt is a set of five religious buildings with an indoctrination function that stands out for its characteristic architectural style, baptized as mestizo baroque.

These are the missions of Santiago in Jalpán; of Santa María de la Immaculate Conception of the Water in Landa; of San Francisco de Asís in the Tilaco Valley; of Our Lady of Light in Tancoyol; and of San Miguel Concá.

Mérida, one of the safest cities to travel to in Mexico

The capital of the state of Yucatan It is considered one of the safest cities in Central America. In addition, the route from Cancún It's also among the quietest roads. It's well signposted and emergency services are close by. It's about 300 kilometers long and will take you approximately three hours to travel.

But now we must focus on what you have to see in Mérida. He has received the title of American Capital of Culture and has a wonderful historic center. Its nerve center is the big square, in which is located the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, which was the first one built in continental America. It combines Renaissance, Mannerist, and Mudejar elements. Next to it, you have the important Fernando García Ponce Museum, dedicated to contemporary art.

Another of the symbols of Mérida is the Paseo de Montejo, inspired by the French boulevards. It runs from the central Santa Ana neighborhood until the exit towards the port city of ProgressIn short, it would be impossible to list all the monuments you can see in Mérida.

But we will mention to you, among the religious, the hermitage of Santa Isabel y the parishes of San Sebastián, Our Lady of Guadalupe o Santa Lucía. As for civilians, you should look at the Canton Palace, current Museum of Anthropology; the houses of the Countess, of the Montejo y Amabilis or Monument to the Homeland.

Puebla of Zaragoza

Through the highway that connects CDMX y Puebla of ZaragozaYou'll reach this last city, the capital of the state of the same name. It's also one of the safest roads in the country, although it's quite busy. However, it's well maintained and has excellent infrastructure.

Puebla de Zaragoza is also a great city to visit in Mexico for its safety, but also for its beauty and monumental heritage. It is known as Ciudad de los Ángeles because, according to legend, its streets were laid out by these supernatural creatures. In fact, its foundation dates back to 1531 and is due to the Bishop Julián Garcés.

Its historic center is also Heritage for its colonial Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. The center is located in the Zócalo squareBut its great symbol is the Catedral Metropolitana, which borders the previous one and is a marvel of Herrerian style. Also impressive is the Rosary Chapel, which you will find in the Church of Santo DomingoBut more curious is the so-called Artist's Quarter, located around the Plazuela del Torno, where painters work in full view of tourists.

In short, it would also be impossible for us to list all the interesting buildings in Puebla's historic center (no less than 2619 buildings have been cataloged). But, as an example, we'll mention the convents of Santa Teresa and Santa Clara o the Holy Trinity; and churches of San Pablo, San José o Guadalupe and stately homes like those of Mendrugo, Alfeñique, the Vaults o The Dolls. All this without forgetting other types of buildings such as the San Pedro hospitals o San Roque, Loreto forts y Guadalupe and San Juan de Dios prison.

Monterrey

The road that leads to Monterrey and continue until Saltillo, in the nearby state of Coahuila, is also one of the safest of MexicoTheir low accident rate is due to good signage and overall condition. Furthermore, they are patrolled by police patrols, which helps prevent crime.

As you know, Monterrey It is the capital of the state of Nuevo León, in the northeast of the country. Founded in 1596 by Diego de Montemayor, is currently the main industrial and financial hub in the north of the nation. But it is also an important cultural and tourist center. One of its symbols is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 18th century following the canons of the Baroque.

But Monterrey also has other religious monuments. Among them, we recommend you visit the Chapel of the Sweet Names; The former Basilica of Guadalupe, near the contemporary homonymous building; the Expiatory Temple of San Luis Gonzaga, with its neo-Gothic appearance, and the Sacred Heart Church.

As for civil architecture, the city also boasts beautiful monuments. Among them, you have the Palace of Our Lady of Guadalupe, currently the Bishopric Museum. Built in the 19th century, it is located on the Chepe Vera hill, from which you have magnificent views of Monterrey. Also, in the Santa Lucia Walk, with its artificial river, you have the Government Palace Museum, dedicated to the history of Nuevo León.

On the other hand, to the north of the Large square Do you have the Old Federal Palace, built at the beginning of the 20th century. It responds to the modernist style and stands out for its large sculptural frieze attributed to Enrico Nessi. Finally, other buildings that you should see in the city are the Mercantile Bank building, the Peasant's House or the modern ones Bishopric Towers.

Toluca, another of the most attractive cities to travel to in Mexico

Also the Mexico City-Toluca highway, known as Volcanoes Highway, is very safe. It owes this name to its wonderful views that offer you images like that of Popocatepetl, a volcano that locals call Don Goyo. It has several lanes, a central separation, and good lighting. It's also well signposted and patrolled by police patrols.

Toluca de Lerdo It is the capital of the state of Mexico, which should not be confused with Mexico City. It is considered the highest capital in the country, with an average altitude of 2660 meters above sea level. It is a pre-Hispanic city, founded by indigenous peoples who already inhabited the area in the XNUMXth century AD.

The vital center of Toluca is the Martyrs' Square or Civic Square, where some of its main monuments are located. It is flanked by the Legislative and Municipal Palaces, both in neoclassical style, as well as those of Government and Justice. Likewise, to the south you will see the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Joseph of NazarethIt was built between the 19th and 20th centuries and also follows the canons of neoclassical architecture.

Also to the south of the square are The portals, three galleries totaling 120 arches dedicated to commerce. They were built in the mid-20th century and are currently known as Portal Francisco Madero, Reforma, and XNUMX de Noviembre. We also recommend that you visit the Morelos Theater and other beautiful temples in the city. Among them, the churches of La Merced, El Carmen, and Santa Vera Cruz o the chapel of San José, popularly known as El Ranchito.

In conclusion, we have shown you some of the main cities to travel to in MexicoOur selection was based on its heritage value and its good road connections. But Mexico It has many other beautiful cities such as the capital itself or Guadalajara. Feel free to explore these localities.