Colonial Cities in Mexico

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23 COLONIAL CITIES IN MEXICO

Visiting Mexico's colonial cities and towns can be a very enriching experience and is a way to get closer to their customs and traditions.

In the period known as "Spanish colony or viceroyalty", which began in the 16th century.

Cities were founded and built according to the Castilian model.

The streets were planned according to a perpendicular layout and in the center is the Plaza de Armas, where the power of the local and religious authorities is concentrated.