The other day I was telling a friend about how visiting Izamal, Yucatán was my favorite trip to a pueblo mágico. “Where is this golden city?” she asked. Travelers and frequent Mexico visitors have likely heard of these amazing magic towns.
This is because of their special historical and cultural importance. There are 177 of them throughout Mexico. They’re rich in traditional arts and crafts and are full of beautiful, friendly locals.
Plus, they have great food. Which, for a foodie like me, is important. They are the real Mexico.
Mexico’s lesser-visited regions. These smaller, more rural towns are full of welcoming locals, great hospitality, and a million smiles. These magic towns can be found in every state, and in Yucatán, where I live, we’re lucky to have nine — no, ten.
Cozumel Island has been named a Pueblo Mágico. So far, I have visited six out of the ten, live in one, and have plans to see the last three as soon as I can. Out of these ten, Izamal is easily my favorite.
Izamal sits on the Yucatán Peninsula in southeastern Mexico. It is only 45 miles (72 kilometers) east of Mérida, the capital. At less than an hour’s drive and is a popular day trip.
I’ve visited a couple of times and have plans to return again with a friend. Once again, I want to walk the town bathed in the golden glow cast from the saffron-coloured streets. Izamal, Mexico is a photographer’s dream.
Being a photographer (my friend is as well), I can’t wait to show her one o.
