The following is a list of all the major locations in Mexico with a name that begins with the letter C.
| City/Town | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | 202,000 |
| Campeche | Campeche | 294,000 |
| Cancún | Quintana Roo | 888,000 |
| Celaya | Guanajuato | 495,000 |
| Chetumal | Quintana Roo | 169,000 |
| Chihuahua | Chihuahua | 926,000 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Chihuahua | 1,512,000 |
| Colima | Colima | 151,000 |
| Cuernavaca | Morelos | 366,000 |
| Culiacán | Sinaloa | 966,000 |
Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas is a resort city at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The name “Cabo San Lucas” means “Cape Saint Luke” in English. Known for its beaches, scuba diving locations, balnearios, the sea arch El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, and marine life, it is a popular tourist destination and a major port of call for cruise ships.
Campeche
Campeche is the capital city of the state of Campeche, located on the Yucatán Peninsula’s west coast. The city’s name is derived from the Maya name of a settlement called “Ah-Kin-Pech” where the city of Campeche now stands. It is known for its preserved baroque colonial architecture, old city walls, and fortifications which led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cancún
Cancún is a city in southeast Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea. The name Cancún, meaning “nest of snakes” in Maya, was chosen after a survey of the area. Cancún is renowned for its nightlife, beaches, and numerous resorts. It’s a popular tourist destination and has been designed specifically for tourism, making it one of Mexico’s most visited cities.
Celaya
Celaya is a city in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. The name Celaya comes from the Basque words “zelai” (field) and “a” (the), meaning “the flat”. It’s known as the “Golden Gate of Bajío” due to its location at the entrance to the Bajío region. The city is famous for its cajeta, a type of dulce de leche, and its role in Mexico’s independence movement.
Chetumal
Chetumal is the capital city of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It’s located on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on Chetumal Bay. The name comes from Chactemal, which in Maya means “The place where red wood grows.” Chetumal is known for its Museum of Maya Culture and serves as an important trade gateway between Mexico and neighboring Belize.
Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the capital city of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. The city’s name comes from the Nahuatl word Xicuahua, meaning “dry or sandy place”. It’s known for its colonial architecture, including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Chihuahua, and as the birthplace of the Mexican Revolution. The city is also an important industrial center in northern Mexico.
Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez is the most populous city in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It’s located on the Rio Grande, just south of El Paso, Texas. The city is named after Benito Juárez, a former president of Mexico. Ciudad Juárez is known for its maquiladoras (factories), its role in cross-border trade, and unfortunately, for periods of high crime rates, though it has made significant progress in improving safety in recent years.
Colima
Colima is the capital city of the state of Colima, Mexico. The name Colima comes from the Nahuatl word Acolman, meaning “the place where the water bends”. The city is known for its mild climate, the nearby Colima Volcano, and its rich pre-Columbian history. It’s also famous for its production of limes and coconuts.
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. Its name comes from the Nahuatl words “cuauhnáhuac” meaning “surrounded by or near trees”. Known as “The City of Eternal Spring” due to its consistently pleasant climate, Cuernavaca is a popular weekend getaway for Mexico City residents. It’s known for its historic center, the Palace of Cortés, and numerous parks and gardens.
Culiacán
Culiacán is the capital and most populous city in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. The name Culiacán comes from Colhuacan, meaning “place of those who worship the curved hill god”. It’s known as an agricultural center, particularly for tomatoes, and is home to the Autonomous University of Sinaloa. The city has a rich history dating back to pre-Columbian times and features a mix of modern and colonial architecture.
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