Colonial tourism is growing among culture-hungry Americans keen on experiencing deeper immersions in the local culture when going abroad. In case you are not yet familiar with this subcategory, it involves visiting colonial-era settlements and cities that have retained their traditional character and architecture amid the wider development boom of the 20th century. Once settled …

Mexico may be best known for white sand, Caribbean beaches, Mayan pyramids, and ultra-luxurious leisure complexes, but a different kind of attraction has been rising in popularity in recent months: colonial tourist destinations. Packed with landmarks, cobblestone-laden and full of tradition, these historical settlements are seeing visitor numbers increase every day. In fact, one of …

It seems like Mexico has a new star in the making, as an unknown city that had never before been widely promoted as a destination takes center stage as part of the country’s tourism offer. It does not have a shoreline and thus no pristine beaches like those found in the Caribbean, nor the Yucatan …

One of Mexico’s colonial cities has just been named ‘the most beautiful’ in the country, beating household names like Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and even the wider Mayan Riviera to the number one spot. The honor was bestowed by Mexico’s own Travel Awards, and it’s fair to say many were surprised with how voting …