The key characteristic of the magical towns of Nayarit is their historical, archaeological, gastronomic and cultural wealth. These towns are steeped in the tradition of the area.
The Mexican Ministry of Tourism implemented a program called Pueblos Mágicos de México, through which it seeks to recognize those places where the nation's cultural and historical heritage has remained.
The towns that belong to this category must meet certain characteristics, such as having maintained the original architecture and traditions.
When a town is selected to be part of this list, it receives a subsidy from the State to develop its services and culture. This allows it to increase tourism and offer a better quality of life to its inhabitants.
The 5 main magical towns of Mexico
1- Sayulita
It is a coastal town located in a place of great natural wealth.
Its underwater formations stand out, perfect for snorkeling, and the possibility of watching whales on its shores.
Urban development is severely controlled in the town to preserve the close and traditional atmosphere of the area.
2- Pull
Located in the vicinity of the Ceboruco volcano, this is another of the towns considered by the authorities as magical.
Its gastronomy and artisan products, together with the architecture, make up a cozy and close town.
One of the great attractions is the remains of the church of San Francisco de Asís, which dates back to the 17th century.
3- Mexcaltitán
It is a town located on an island. The location, by itself, endows the population with a mystical atmosphere.
The architecture integrated into nature lends charm to this small villa.
4- Acaponeta
It is known as the Athens of Nayarit for its cultural tradition. It is a town that is located in the vicinity of the Sierra Madre Occidental and that preserves its deeply rooted religious tradition.
It has a church built in colonial times in honor of the Lady of the Assumption, one of the main cult figures in the area.
5- Tepic
It is the capital and largest city of the state. It has one of the highest indigenous population densities.
References
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- Java, birthplace of corn and jewel of the colonial Nayarit. Obtained from visitmexico.com
- Sayulita chosen to join magical towns. Obtained from puntasayulitamexico.com
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- Tepic. Retrieved from en.wikipedia.org