If you’re after a day-trip destination, we know just the place. Situated 35 miles away, Papantla de Olarte is worth hopping in the car for. Explore the area starting with Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Museo de la Ciudad Teodoro Cano and Volador Monument. The locals will also likely point you toward Xalapa, 50 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Juarez Park. (But we’re also huge fans of Los Berros Park and Plaza Las Americas Mall.)