3 Mexican cities are among Travel + Leisure’s top 10 in the world

The 2026 variation of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards erstwhile again named Mexico’s hotels and cities among planetary travelers’ favorites.  

From wellness retreats to assemblage streets, the state garnered galore accolades successful 1 of the astir influential rankings successful the tourism industry, compiled from the opinions of thousands of the magazine’s readers. 

Here are notable Mexican properties and destinations that made the list.  

Best wellness retreat

Rancho La Puerta topped the database arsenic the champion wellness retreat successful the satellite acknowledgment to its holistic approach. Located successful a lush vale successful Tecate, Baja California, it combines thousands of acres of earthy surroundings with upland trails, landscaped gardens and an integrated workplace offering steadfast cooking classes.

100 champion hotels successful the world

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, successful Jalisco’s coastal Costalegre region, ranked arsenic the No. 1 edifice successful Mexico and No. 31 successful the satellite acknowledgment to the hotel’s personalized service, the prime of its culinary offerings and equilibrium betwixt exclusivity and sustainability.

Next is Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection, which came successful arsenic Mexico’s second-best edifice and No. 37 successful the world. Located successful Punta Mita, the edifice offers an intimate and blase acquisition featuring modern architecture inspired by the Pacific landscape. 

Coming successful astatine No. 3 is Zadun Los Cabos, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the brand’s archetypal edifice of this postulation successful Mexico. With an architecture that blurs the lines betwixt indoors and outdoors, the spot blends Mexican artisanal details with modern designs to connection guests an immersive and exclusive experience. 

Moving to metropolis hotels, Casa de Sierra Nevada, a Belmond Hotel, San Miguel de Allende, came successful arsenic Mexico’s No. 1 metropolis edifice and No. 96 successful the world. With 37 rooms dispersed crossed six assemblage properties, this luxury boutique edifice stands retired for its singular work and the exquisite mode it blends past and modernity. Rosewood San Miguel de Allende besides made the database of Mexico’s champion metropolis hotels, followed by Alexander successful Mexico City, Four Seasons Mexico City and JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco.  

4 Mexican cities among the apical 15 successful the world 

Topping the database of the champion cities successful the satellite is erstwhile again San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, a metropolis that continuously appears successful the world’s astir coveted rankings acknowledgment to its assemblage appeal, gastronomic offering and affluent taste heritage.  

San Miguel de Allende has repeatedly won Best City successful the World from Travel + Leisure, among different accolades. (Travis Bembenek)

Coming successful astatine No. 5 is the metropolis of Oaxaca, Oaxaca, fashionable among readers for its affluent cuisine, colorful festivals, artisanal markets and colonial architecture. 

Next is Mexico City, which came successful astatine No. 9 for its museums, taste experiences, top-rated hotels and dynamic nutrient scene.

Finally, coming successful astatine No. 15 is Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico’s second-largest city, known for its publication to Mexican civilization – deliberation mariachi, tequila and charrería – humanities architecture and increasing originative scene. 

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