When all the crowds are headed for the beach this is a good time to plan a trip inland and explore some different landscapes besides the beach.
Here is a list of five getaways for this Semana Santa and Semana de Pascua to escape all the madness!
Nogueras, Colima
This is a quick drive up from the town of Comala, past the coffee plantations and old cobblestone roads you can find an old hacienda turned in to a museum, a souvenir shop and gallery of famous painter Rangel Hidalgo as well as a botanical garden and various art cafes with good music.
"ex hacienda Nogueras"
Ajijic, Chapala Jalisco
This has been a favorite location for all kinds of artist since 1940's and probably before that, it's ideal weather, the beautiful lake and mountains, there is no denying this pueblos charm and inspiring air.
Enjoy a meal by the lake shore at Restaurante La Tasca and delight yourself
with their live performances and musical collaborations...
Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco
This is a special town in its own way, it has a great market with lots of fresh produce and local wild fruit sold in baskets, it is surrounded by one of the largest protected natural areas called Reserva de la Biosfera Manantlan. This is area is great for hiking and exploring the surroundings and is very peaceful and serene.
downtown Jardin de Autlan
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Normally you would avoid the big city if you are trying to escape the crowds but the amount of families who actually leave for the beach is so big that the city looks practically deserted and it's quite nice to go strolling down town amongst the colonial buildings and old theaters, not to mention no traffic!
Be sure to visit the Hospicio Cabanas, an old orphanage turned military bunker
during the Independence and later turned canvas for famous
Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco; his masterpiece
"El hombre en llamas" (the man on fire) won him an
UNESCO world heritage site tittle.
Tequila, Jalisco
If it's the country side you would like to see keep driving to Tequila, no need to describe here it's just that: the land of Tequila. It's also a beautiful town with lots of local museums and historical sites. Stock up on your Tequila time!
typical Tequila landscape
Disfruta las vacaciones :)
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