Los Pueblos Mancomunados, or the Commonwealth of Villages, are tucked into the green folds of the Sierra Madre mountain range, often towering amid the clouds at 6,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level.

Another such gem — the spectacular Copper Canyon — lies amidst the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains in the northern state of Chihuahua, and is surely one of North America's great natural wonders.

Nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Bahia de Banderas, the W Punta de Mita offers a balanced escape of wellness, adventure and coastal charm. Accessible via a short plane ride from ...