Mexico's 10 top-rated Pueblos Mágicos in 2026

At WikiPueblosMágicos we don't give opinions. We aggregate data. For this ranking, we combine reviews from Google Maps and TripAdvisor, monthly search volume from SERP engines, and real-time availability on Airbnb and Booking. Each signal is normalized to 0-10; the composite score is the weighted average. It's reproducible, transparent, and not dependent on which pueblo our editor is having a good day about.

The current #1 is Aculco de Espinoza, Estado de México, with a score of 10.0/10. It's followed by pueblos spread across the country — this isn't a ranking dominated by a single state.

Updated 2026 ranking

Of the 177 official Pueblos Mágicos, these accumulate the strongest aggregate signals. Click any of them to see its full profile with real-time data.

1. 1

   Aculco de EspinozaEstado de México

   Score: 10.0 / 10

   Aculco is a municipality located in the Atlacomulco Region of the State of Mexico in Mexico. The name comes from Nahuatl. The municipal seat is the town of Aculco de Espinoza, although both the town and municipality are commonly referred to as simply "San Jerónimo Aculco".

   Pop 4,734Altitude 2,440 mScore 10.0

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2. 2

   MetepecEstado de México

   Score: 9.0 / 10

   Metepec is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico and is located directly to the east of the state capital, Toluca, at an altitude of 2,635 metres (8,645 ft) above sea level. The center of Mexico City lies some 50 km further to the east.

   Pop 242,307Altitude 2,635 mScore 9.0

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3. 3

   San CarlosSonora

   Score: 9.0 / 10

   San Carlos is a beachfront subdivision within the port city of Guaymas, but is considered its own town in the northern state of Sonora in Mexico. It is known for the clarity and warmth of the ocean water in its shallow bays. It lies on the Sea of Cortez. Given the size of the city, with nearly 7,000 inhabitants, there is a large number of RV Parks, resorts and stores available.

   Score 9.0

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4. 4

   San Andrés CholulaPuebla

   Score: 8.6 / 10

   Cholula, is a city and district located in the metropolitan area of Puebla, Mexico. Cholula is best known for its Great Pyramid, with the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios sanctuary on top, as well as its numerous churches.

   Pop 137,290Altitude 2,150 mScore 8.6

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5. 5

   TapalpaJalisco

   Score: 8.5 / 10

   Tapalpa is a town and municipality in Jalisco, a state of central-western Mexico. It has an oceanic climate.

   Pop 18,096Altitude 2,060 mScore 8.5

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6. 6

   Isla MujeresQuintana Roo

   Score: 7.9 / 10

   Isla Mujeres is an island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide. To the east is the Caribbean Sea with a strong surf and rocky coast, and to the west the skyline of Cancún can be seen across the water.

   Pop 13,174Altitude 1 mScore 7.9

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7. 7

   CozumelQuintana Roo

   Score: 7.9 / 10

   Cozumel is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is separated from the mainland by the Cozumel Channel and is close to the Yucatán Channel. The municipality is part of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

   Pop 88,626Altitude 10 mScore 7.9

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8. 8

   MazunteOaxaca

   Score: 7.9 / 10

   Mazunte is a small beach town on the Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is located 22 km southwest of San Pedro Pochutla on coastal Highway 200. Mazunte is located some 10 km to the west of Puerto Ángel and just about 1 km from San Agustinillo and 264 km south of the capital of Oaxaca.

   Pop 824Altitude 15 mScore 7.9

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9. 9

   Amealco de BonfilQuerétaro

   Score: 7.8 / 10

   Amealco is a town in the Mexican state of Querétaro. Its name is thought to mean place of springs in Nahuatl. It is the seat of Amealco de Bonfil Municipality, and is located 63 kilometres (39 mi) southeast of Santiago de Querétaro.

   Pop 7,698Altitude 2,605 mScore 7.8

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10. 10

    TequilaJalisco

    Score: 7.8 / 10

    Santiago de Tequila is a Mexican town and municipality located in the state of Jalisco about 60 km from the city of Guadalajara. Tequila is best known as being the birthplace of the drink that bears its name, "tequila," which is made from the blue agave plant, native to this area.

    Pop 40,697Altitude 1,219 mScore 7.8

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