La Fragua Restaurant and Bar in San Miguel de Allende.

The UNESCO-listed small city voted the best in the world

A destination’s popularity can often be assessed by how many people relocate to it to live. Barcelona was hot,then it was Lisbon. Now it’s San Miguel de Allende.

  • Lee Tulloch
The host of the opening game in 2026,Mexico City,also hosted the final in 1986,when Diego Maradona and Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.

What you need to know about travel to the FIFA World Cup

The US,Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 edition of the most-watched sporting event on the planet – the FIFA World Cup. But will cup travel be simple?

  • Julietta Jameson
The perfect snack,Mexican gorditas.

The sensationally tasty snack created by an ancient empire

When you dish up this delicious flatbread,you may also dish up long-held arguments as to its origins.

  • Ben Groundwater

This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location

On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate,this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.

  • Katherine Scott
Art is front and centre at Casa Malca.

Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel

Casa Malca,the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar,isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.

  • Katherine Scott
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Poolside and seaside.

This Mexico resort elevates ‘all-inclusive’ to new levels of indulgence

This resort in Mexico elevates “all-inclusive” to a new level of indulgence. As the staff member who shows me to my room puts it – “we are here to spoil you”.

  • Rob McFarland
Todos Santos,Baja California,Mexico.

The ‘magical’ Mexican town that deserves more than a day-trip

Often visited as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas,the arty town of Todos Santos is well worth an extended stay.

  • Rob McFarland
Kukulkan pyramid at Chichen-Itza archaeological site,Yucatan,Mexico.

On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences,one is priceless

An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes,spirituality,ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.

  • Carolyn Beasley
Pozole – the Mexican stew.

This classic Mexican dish has a shocking origin story

This thick,hearty soup is a classic of Mexican cuisine,with a story of creation as fiery as any chilli that goes into it.

  • Ben Groundwater
Caesar salad is for people who don’t like salad.

The sensational salad for people who don’t like salad

Yes,there was a real-life Caesar behind this go-to dish,but it originates in a place that will likely surprise you.

  • Ben Groundwater