“Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value…Mexico had an impressive showing this year, with readers' top 10 including three Mexican cities (including the Nbr. 1 spot!)”

Nbr. 1 San Miguel de Allende
A marriage of neo-Gothic and Spanish-colonial architecture, the city — located 170 miles northwest of Mexico City — is a design lover's dream. "The mystery of what the houses look like behind the doors is intriguing," said one reader. Described as simply "magical" by more than one respondent, San Miguel de Allende also captivated readers with its history and growing culinary clout. Our respondents also gushed over the plentiful sights — "everywhere you look there are amazing sights and beauty and history" — and remarked on how walkable and easy-to-navigate the city is. From the rooftop restaurants to the central El Jardín and the Museo Histórico, San Miguel de Allende has mesmerized our readers, one of whom summarized: "San Miguel is an incredible city, very beautiful, historic, with friendly people, fantastic food and restaurants.

Nbr.7 Ciudad de México

Nbr. 8 Oaxaca

Reference:Travel and Leisure