Travel In 10: 10 Minute Travel Podcast

In part two from Zacatlán—a Pueblo Mágico tucked in Mexico’s apple-growing highlands—David sits down with Angelica Herrera, owner of Casa Madera, to unpack the region’s soul-warming cuisine, misty canyon scenery, and adventure options that have long made this town a beloved escape for Mexicans. Expect talk of apple fairs and parades, glass-balcony waterfall viewpoints, and rustic-modern stays perched right on the cliff’s edge.Top Things to See & DoBarranca de los Jilgueros (Canyon Viewpoints) – A sweeping cliff panorama that often fills with morning fog—one of Zacatlán’s signature sights.Waterfalls Circuit –Cascada San Pedro: Close to town and easy to reach.Cascada Las Brisas: Features a glass lookout balcony with dramatic canyon views.Cascadas de Tulimán: A towering, multi-drop fall and a local favorite for hikers.“Piedras Mágicas” Off-Road Route – Rugged forest outcrops and stone columns reached by razor/ATV or 4×4; otherworldly rock formations and riverborn springs tucked in the woods.Caves & Zipli