The Complete List Of Magic Towns (Pueblos Magicos) in Mexico

Magic towns (or pueblos magicos in Spanish) are not Harry Potter theme parks as their name might lead you to believe. They are some of the most visited places in Mexico and most of them are worth checking out.

However, since there are so many, it is hard to keep track of all of them. So, in this article we have made a handy table that lists all of them ordered by the estate they are in so you can easily consult which magic towns are near Mexico City, which Magic towns are near Guadalajara, etc.

We have also included their official tourism website where available as well as a google maps link so you can get a better view of their location.

What is a Magic Town (Pueblo Magico)?

A magic town (pueblo magico) is a title that is given to some places in Mexico that are exceptional for their culture, traditions, architecture, food, nature, or historical relevance. These are towns that stand out and that Mexico wants to preserve due to their relevance. Of course, these also makes them very much worth a visit.

It is common for magic towns to have a very traditional, colorful, and inspiring feel to them. While Mexico has many big, modern urbanized cities, these are the kind of towns where the traditions are preserved. Here’s where you’ll find the colonial architecture, traditional dancers, colorful decorations, and where people live a more relaxed lifestyle.

Being named a pueblo magico is not only an honor, but also a responsability for the town as it means they’ll have to put extra effort in preserving the reasons why they got the title in the first place. It also represents an economic benefit as it attracts lots of toruists. A few towns have actually been almost revived just by being named pueblos magicos.

Some of the most popular magic towns that attract tourists from all over the world are San Cristobal de las Casas, Tequisquiapan, Bacalar, Tequila, Valle de Bravo, Mitla, and Tepoztlan.

There are currently 132 pueblos magicos.

List of Magic Towns (Pueblos Magicos)