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Try a cityMexico, Colombia, Spain1 month$6 stops

Warm, Walkable, Cheap Winter

“Live somewhere warm and walkable for a month this winter without spending much.”

Four cities ranked for warmth, walkability, food and cost.

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Prices are rough tiers, not quotes.
Oaxaca, Mexico$ · Food capital, mild winter, walkable center.
90
Mérida, Mexico$$ · Warm, safe, cenotes nearby.
88
Medellín, Colombia$ · Spring weather all year.
85
Las Palmas, Spain$$ · European beach city with mild winters.
82

Top match · Oaxaca

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Times between stops are rough estimates.
  1. 1
    Mercado 20 de NoviembreFood · Grill your own meat in the smoke hall.
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  2. ↓ About 10 min drive · 4 mi
  3. 2
    Monte AlbánSight · Hilltop Zapotec ruins above the city.
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  4. ↓ About 49 min drive · 45 mi
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    Hierve el AguaSight · Mineral pools on a cliff edge.
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Runner-up · Mérida

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    Paseo de MontejoSight · Grand boulevard of old mansions.
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  2. ↓ About 11 min drive · 4 mi
  3. 2
    Gran Museo del Mundo MayaSight · The best place to start with Maya history.
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  4. ↓ About 1 hr 5 min drive · 36 mi
  5. 3
    Cenotes near MéridaThing to do · Swim in underground pools.
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