10 Most Beautiful Villages in Mexico to Visit in 2025
Explore Mexico’s Most Beautiful Villages in 2025—from mountain hideaways to coastal gems.
Mexico’s most beautiful villages are tucked into lush mountains, peaceful lakesides, and stunning seaside areas—where cobblestone streets, traditional homes, and natural beauty all come together.
San Sebastián del Oeste
Hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains just two hours from Puerto Vallarta, this tiny village feels like a step back in time. With fewer than 1,000 residents, San Sebastián del Oeste is full of whitewashed buildings, cobbled streets, and views of beautiful mountain peaks all around.
Highlights
- Stay in old haciendas
- Hike or ride ATVs to scenic overlooks
- Peaceful forest setting and cool mountain air
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Cuetzalan del Progreso
Tucked into the green hills of Puebla, Cuetzalan del Progreso is a village known for misty mornings, waterfalls, and stone streets lined with white houses and red roofs. You’ll hear Nahuatl spoken, and you can shop handmade textiles in the open-air market.
Highlights
- Surrounded by lush jungle and waterfalls
- Local Nahua culture and crafts
- Underground river caves and zip lines nearby
Capulálpam de Méndez
In the mountains of Oaxaca, this quiet village sits at nearly 7,000 feet. Capulálpam de Méndez is known for its stone homes, gorgeous forest views, and deep indigenous roots. It's a great spot for hiking, birdwatching, and unplugging.
Highlights
- Traditional Zapotec village
- Forest trails and eco-tourism cabins
- Clean mountain air and herbal medicine center
Real de Monte
Real de Monte, Also known as Mineral del Monte, this Hidalgo village is full of Cornish-Mexican history and sits high in the mountains. Real de Monte has winding streets, tiled roofs, and cool fog rolling in most mornings—giving it a cozy, old-world charm.
Highlights
- Visit old silver mines and cemeteries
- Try “pastes,” the Mexican version of Cornish pies
- Surrounded by mountain forests and hiking trails
Batopilas
At the bottom of Copper Canyon in Chihuahua, Batopilas is one of the most remote villages in Mexico. Reaching it means driving deep into the canyon, but once you're there, the mix of desert landscape and river running through the village is unforgettable.
Highlights
- Dramatic canyon setting
- Colonial ruins and quiet plazas
- Crystal-clear river and desert views
Mazunte
Mazunte really is a true village—tiny, walkable, and filled with thatched-roof homes and yoga centers. Located on Oaxaca’s coast, it’s surrounded by pristine beaches, jungle hills, and turtle nesting grounds.
Highlights
- Low-key eco-tourism vibe
- Incredible sunsets and quiet beaches
- Close to Punta Cometa coastal viewpoint
Yelapa
Accessible only by boat from Puerto Vallarta, Yelapa is a car-free village set where jungle meets the sea. Palm roofs, sandy trails, and waterfalls create a peaceful place that feels a world away.
Highlights
- Waterfall hike right from the beach
- No roads, no cars, just trails
- Set along a quiet bay with gorgeous coastal views
Tzintzuntzan
Located on the shores of Lake Pátzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan was once the capital of the Purépecha Empire. Today it’s a lakeside village with ancient ruins, olive trees, and a beautiful monastery surrounded by gardens.
Highlights
- Visit the Yácatas pyramids
- Peaceful lake views and historic churches
- Traditional pottery and crafts
San Juan Teitipac
A lesser-known Zapotec village in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, San Juan Teitipac is surrounded by rolling farmland and cactus-covered hills. It’s not touristy, but its simplicity and beauty make it feel like the real heart of Mexico.
Highlights
- Walk through agave fields
- Visit quiet rural churches
- Gorgeous sunsets over the valley
Malinalco
Tucked into the mountains of Estado de México, Malinalco is a village rich in Aztec history and surrounded by rugged cliffs and jungle. Its hillside temple ruins are a short hike from the center of town.
Highlights
- Climb to the Aztec Temple of the Eagle Warriors
- Stunning valley views
- Artisan shops and fresh mountain air
These are Mexico’s Most Beautiful Villages—real villages, surrounded by mountains, rivers, beaches, and forest. Whether you're heading to the coast or the highlands in 2025, these quiet, scenic places are the ones you'll remember most.
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