Fodor's Expert Review La Crucecita

This hub of commerce most closely resembles a real Mexican town. Its leafy central plaza is flanked by the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, whose interior is covered with hand-painted frescoes; on the ceiling is an impressive fresco the locals claim is the world's largest image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. You can dine, hang out at a bar or sidewalk café, enjoy an ice cream, and browse in boutiques. You'll also find ATMs, a modern bus station, and Internet cafés here.