Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Mexico City

6 places within about 4 hours of Mexico City, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Every trip here is by car.

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 1 hr 15 minby car Tepoztlán A mountain village with a hilltop pyramid, a weekend market and spa retreats.
    • Relaxing
    • Adventure
  2. 2 hrby car Puebla The home of mole poblano and Talavera tile, with a colonial center and the Great Pyramid of Cholula next door.
    • Food
    • Culture
  3. 2 hr 30 minby car Valle de Bravo A lakeside town in the pines known for paragliding and sailing.
    • Relaxing
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  4. 2 hr 30 minby car Taxco A silver-mining town of white houses on a steep hillside.
    • Culture
  5. 3 hrby car Querétaro A UNESCO-listed colonial city at the edge of a wine and cheese route.
    • Wine
    • Culture
    • Food
  6. 4 hrby car San Miguel de Allende Colonial streets, a pink Gothic church, rooftop bars and art galleries.
    • Romantic
    • Culture
    • Food