The winner is Real de Catorce

It is rare these days to find a place so quiet and remote.

And the runners up are....

Patzcuaro, Michoacan

Colonial arches, pine trees, a lake and great handicrafts.

Guanajuato, Guanajuato

Restored colonial with roving bands of musicians.

Izamal, Yucatan

A lovely town with beautiful architecture

San Blas, Nayarit

San Blas has a funky charm and it is still a bicycle town.

Mazatlan, Sinaloa

The old colonial part of town has been restored and there are many good outdoor restaurants and cafes around the plaza.

Zacatecas, Zacatecas

The old part of town is totally colonial with many beautiful plazas and fascinating museums.

Batopilas, Chihuahua

Quite charming in it's remoteness

Valladolid, Yucatan

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

A mountain town known for it's artists and language schools.