7 Secret Destinations That Are Way Better Than the Tourist Traps
| May 7, 2015
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Guanajuato, Mexico
When most tourists think of Mexico, they imagine sunny holidays in immaculate beach resorts. But for those intrepid travelers who venture inland to explore the real Mexico, one of the rewards comes in the form of this colonial mining town, halfway between Mexico City and Guadalajara. Guanajuato is the perfect representation of a classic Mexican city. Many of Guanajuato’s streets are pedestrian only, and as you stroll along past impressive colonial-era mansions, and small intimate plazas, you’ll be glad you left the beach behind.
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