Hidden Gems in Mexico

A journey through Mexico's living artisan traditions — Oaxacan alebrijes, Talavera pottery, textile weaving, and silverwork — and why they matter to anyone relocating there.

After the famous expat cities comes the question I love most: 'what about the places nobody writes about?' Mexico is full of towns delivering the colonial beauty, low costs, and warm community of the marquee destinations — without the marquee prices or the gringo saturation. Here are the hidden gems I actually recommend, plus the honest checklist for whether small-town Mexico fits you at all.