So, you've checked the Mexico travel must-dos off your list — the art scene of San Miguel de Allende, the boho beach clubs of Tulum and the buzzy Malecon in Puerto Vallarta. But these destinations, while great on their own, are only the beginning.
Beyond the hot spots, Mexico hides a wealth of underrated destinations that deliver all the magic with half the crowds. These lesser-known locales — or "detour destinations," as Expedia dubbed them in its 2025 trend report — promise adventure, natural beauty and an under-the-radar vibe that every die-hard traveler craves within a few hours of a major destination or airport.
From secret surf towns to misty mountain escapes, these more remote spots prove that Mexico's best-kept secrets are just a short trip away from its biggest hits. Take the road less traveled and you'll find Mexican destinations that are worth the detour.
San Miguel de Allende gets all the love, and for good reason. Its candy-colored historic buildings and rooftop bars make it a visually stunning hub of chic social activity. But just an hour's drive west, Guanajuato offers all the architectural splendor with an added layer of intrigue. Picture cobblestone alleyways that wind like a labyrinth, underground tunnels repurposed as roads, and a university town vibe that pulses with bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, so visiting the Diego Rivera House Museum is essential. Teatro Juarez also serves cultural cred, while the Museum of the Mummies dials up the macabre. If you visit in October, don't miss the Festival Internacional Cervantino, a world-class arts and culture event that brings the city to life.
TPG tip: Stay at Casa del Rector, a boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and views of the city's colorful facades. Rates start at $183 per night.
If you prefer to use your points, check into the Hotel Indigo Guanajuato, an IHG Hotel. Rates start at $84 or 14,000 IHG One Rewards points per night.
Tulum has evolved from an off-the-grid escape to one of the world's hottest, most recognizable destinations. But if you're craving a return to that untouched, toes-in-the-sand Mexico, Punta Allen is your answer. This sleepy fishing village at the southern tip of a peninsula in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve offers undeveloped beaches, dizzying marine life and zero crowds.
Getting there requires a bumpy (and we mean bumpy) 2.5-hour drive from Tulum, but the reward? Snorkeling with sea turtles, spotting dolphins in the wild and lounging in beachfront hammocks with not another tourist in sight. Pack your patience for the ride in, but once you arrive, the Robinson Crusoe vibes make every pothole worth it.
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Some people bring home a T-shirt from a trip. I bring home food. These are the souvenirs I brought home from a recent visit to Tucson: tepary beans, dried cholla buds, ground chiltepin peppers, White Sonora wheat berries, White Sonora everything bagels, three heritage flours, five breads made with those flours, corn and flour tortillas, prickly pear syrup, and just-fermented miso made from oak-roasted squash.
For the second year running, the editors of Condé Nast Traveller UK put their heads together with some of the most respected people in the food world—the judging panel: chefs Raymond Blanc OBE; Jackson Boxer; Julie Lin; Gizzi Erskine; restaurant critic and food writer Tom Parker Bowles; TikTok sensation Poppy O'Toole; founder of Black Eats LDN Jackson Mclarty; content creator Notorious Foodie; actress and wine bar owner Anna Shaffer; and Traveller UK digital director Sarah Allard—to shine a spotlight on the new restaurants across the UK that have turned heads and won hearts, as well as the chefs, sommeliers, and changemakers making a difference in the industry. The result is this list: the UK's top new restaurants, which acknowledges fine dining spots and fish bars in the same breath, from chef's tables in Birmingham to restaurants with rooms in Norfolk. We've eaten at, loved, and awarded Greek, Thai, Mexican, Punjabi, French, Italian, Korean, and British restaurants—the diversity of the UK food landscape is, after all, the thing that makes it so exciting. These restaurants are places we recommend to you, hand-on-heart, as new openings to visit, support, and enjoy when you travel across the country this year. Happy eating.
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Some people bring home a T-shirt from a trip. I bring home food. These are the souvenirs I brought home from a recent visit to Tucson: tepary beans, dried cholla buds, ground chiltepin peppers, White Sonora wheat berries, White Sonora everything bagels, three heritage flours, five breads made with those flours, corn and flour tortillas, prickly pear syrup, and just-fermented miso made from oak-roasted squash.
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