{"id":19270,"date":"2017-08-06T07:46:37","date_gmt":"2017-08-05T21:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=19270"},"modified":"2025-03-24T23:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:00:24","slug":"top-colourful-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/top-colourful-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 colorful cities around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Here at Intrepid we love getting under the skin of a place: finding out what makes it tick, seeing where the locals hang out, and absorbing all the history and culture that we possibly can.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That said, it&#8217;s human nature to fall a little bit in love with colorful, pretty places.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t want to attribute it solely to the Instagram age, but there&#8217;s just something so exciting about (trying to) capture those pastel shades, bright buildings, vibrant colors and spellbinding vibes. And although there&#8217;s a whole host of awe-inspiring destinations out there, we&#8217;ve narrowed it down to the 6 most magical ones for your reading (and viewing) pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>Happy gazing&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Chefchaouen, Morocco<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/morocco_chefchaouen_medina-woman-alley-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Chefchaouen Morocco\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/morocco_chefchaouen_medina-woman-alley-blue.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/morocco_chefchaouen_medina-woman-alley-blue-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/morocco_chefchaouen_medina-woman-alley-blue-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/morocco_chefchaouen_medina-woman-alley-blue-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>You may have seen Chefchaouen on Instagram. Startlingly beautiful and simply unmissable, the Northwestern Moroccan town is painted in varying shades of blue. And, as you might expect, this means the streets are simply crying out to be photographed.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1471, the tradition of painting the buildings stems from the Jewish community who settled there in the 15th century after being expelled from Spain.\u00a0Nowadays, the city is inhabited by the Berber people and\u00a0Muslims \u2013\u00a0in addition to descendants of the original Jews \u2013\u00a0all of whom live in picturesque harmony.<\/p>\n<p>And harmonious it is. Pretty remote (the biggest cities nearby, Tangier and Fez, take two and four hours, respectively, to get to) and filled with an incredibly peaceful vibe, Chefchaouen never disappoints. Shop in the\u00a0the quaint medina, hike to the nearby\u00a0Spanish Mosque for sunrise or sunset, and simply breathe deep and take in all the beauty of this surreal mountain city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city: <a href=\"\/adventures\/chefchaouen-morocco-blue-city\/\">A guide to Chefchaouen, Morocco&#8217;s most magical city.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: <a href=\"\/morocco\/north-morocco-adventure-159429\">Venture to Chefchaouen (+ other stunning spots) on this 9-day North Morocco Adventure.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Havana, Cuba<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cuba_havana_colonial-cars-buildings.jpg\" alt=\"Havana Cuba\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cuba_havana_colonial-cars-buildings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cuba_havana_colonial-cars-buildings-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cuba_havana_colonial-cars-buildings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cuba_havana_colonial-cars-buildings-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>There&#8217;s no country more captivating than <a href=\"\/cuba\">Cuba<\/a>, and of all the gems it boasts, we think Havana simply has to be our favorite. The capital city is filled with glorious Spanish colonial architecture, but more importantly, the most resourceful, kind locals you could ever hope to meet. And it&#8217;s these people that add even more color to the ever-dazzling city.<\/p>\n<p>To see some of the most beautiful spots, plus a hefty dose of culture, we recommend a stroll (or three) around Old Havana. There&#8217;s a distinctive charm in the crumbling, pastel buildings and you&#8217;ll find yourself immersed in salsa as much as you&#8217;re immersed in the past, enveloped in street life as much as you are in the beautiful traffic-free plazas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL INSPO, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you get bored of browsing (you won&#8217;t), check out some of Havana&#8217;s many attractions. The fortress of\u00a0La Caba\u00f1a hosts a nightly cannon ceremony, the\u00a0Museum of the Revolution boasts abundant artifacts from the Revolution, and the\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed Memorial are among the must-sees. After, head on over to equally-beautiful <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/trinidad-cuba\/\">Trinidad <\/a><\/strong>to enjoy more colorfully-colonial buildings and perfectly-preserved cobblestone streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanadventures.com\/blog\/tear-in-my-mojito-havana.html\">A beautiful tale of second chances and life lessons in Havana.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: All of our Cuba trips start in Havana. Try sailing, <a href=\"\/cuba\/cycle-cuba-west-160741\">cycling<\/a> or trekking in Cuba. <a href=\"\/cuba\/hola-cuba-160745\">(Or, if you&#8217;re a U.S. citizen, check out our Cuba trip just for you!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Guanajuato, Mexico<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-611623856-e1501967769692.jpg\" alt=\"Guanajuato Mexico\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-611623856-e1501967769692.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-611623856-e1501967769692-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-611623856-e1501967769692-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-611623856-e1501967769692-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Mexico might be known for its beaches and cuisine, but that doesn&#8217;t mean the cities aren&#8217;t spectacular. And although we love <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbanadventures.com\/destination\/Mexico-City-tours\">Mexico City<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s bustle and beauty, there&#8217;s just something about\u00a0Guanajuato that really stays with you for life. Situated in Central Mexico, the\u00a0Unesco World Heritage city simply has to be one of the country&#8217;s finest. After all, it has all the colonial gems, colorful houses and sophisticated theatres and museums you could hope for, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Also a university town, Guanajuato is home to an annual international art festival (<em>Festival Cervantino<\/em>), Diego Rivera\u2019s home (now a museum) and the magnificent Teatro Ju\u00e1rez. A little grittier and more authentically Mexican than neighbouring San Miguel (an hour away by bus), it&#8217;s a destination that has allure by the bucket load.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts views&#8230; All the colorful, panoramic ones you could dream up. Head up the funicular at sundown to avoid the strenuous hike to one of the city&#8217;s best viewpoints. Here, watch the night lights slowly come on over the city.\u00a0Guanajuato is gorgeous, lively and oh so memorable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city:\u00a0<a style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"\/adventures\/mexican-highland-towns\/\">5 cities you should definitely\u00a0visit in Mexico&#8217;s Highlands.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: See <a href=\"\/mexico\">Guanajuato, Mexico<\/a> and more on this 15-day Mexican Heartlands trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Cinque Terre, Italy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/italy_cinque-terre_riomaggiore_bay.jpg\" alt=\"Cinque Terre Italy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/italy_cinque-terre_riomaggiore_bay.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/italy_cinque-terre_riomaggiore_bay-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/italy_cinque-terre_riomaggiore_bay-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/italy_cinque-terre_riomaggiore_bay-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>So, we&#8217;re cheating a tiny bit with this one. The Cinque Terre is not one city, but a\u00a0string of five fishing villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, each connected by its own scenic trail. But they&#8217;re so postcard-pretty that this list simply wouldn&#8217;t be complete without them.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do they have their own unique heritage and dialect, but even if you\u2019re only in <a href=\"\/italy\">Italy<\/a> for a week or so, they&#8217;re still super easy to visit! In case you&#8217;re not yet sold on this romantic region&#8217;s charms, it&#8217;s worth adding that it&#8217;s been a\u00a0Unesco World Heritage site since 1997 and that cars are basically banned. Yep, it&#8217;s all cliff-side vineyards, colorful houses, and charming seaside eateries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/underrated-cities-italy\/\"><strong>RELATED: 6 CITIES IN ITALY TO VISIT BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DOES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to appreciate the pastel perfection of Cinque Terre is by visiting Riomaggiore, the largest of the five villages, and watching sunset from the harbour. There are truly few spots as beautiful worldwide. But we also want to give another colorful Italian gem, <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/europe-islands-discover\/\" data-wpil=\"url\">Burano<\/a><\/strong>, an honourable mention. This island in the Venetian lagoon is a blogger&#8217;s dream, filled with brightly-colored houses, pastry shops and picturesque canals aplenty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city: <a href=\"\/adventures\/cinque-terre-guide\/\">A non-touristy guide to exploring Cinque Terre&#8217;s wonders.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: <a href=\"\/italy\/cinque-terre-hike-bike-kayak-160020\">See all the highlights of the region on this 8-day Active Cinque Terre trip.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Jaipur, India<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jaipur-City-Palace-e1501967899919.jpg\" alt=\"Jaipur India\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jaipur-City-Palace-e1501967899919.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jaipur-City-Palace-e1501967899919-425x238.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jaipur-City-Palace-e1501967899919-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jaipur-City-Palace-e1501967899919-585x328.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Rajasthan\u2019s colorful capital brims with chaos and charm. Jaipur is known as the \u2018Pink City\u2019, but it offers so much more than unique architecture. Visit the hilltop Amber Fort, haggle in the enchanting bazaars, and consider taking a\u00a0hot air balloon over the city to take it all in.<\/p>\n<p>The city is India&#8217;s tenth most populous, and one of three stops on the <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/north-india-week-guide\/\">Golden Triangle<\/a><\/strong> circuit, a\u00a0whistle-stop tour of some North Indian highlights (which usually stops at Delhi and Agra before Jaipur). But what really distinguishes it, aside from the Pink Palace and other similarly colorful buildings, is the fact it&#8217;s a paradise for shoppers. Seriously. Whether you&#8217;re seeking out dresses or jewellery, shoes or bed covers, the Old Town has it all.<\/p>\n<p>For a dose of culture, be sure to also head to\u00a0Govind Devji Temple, one of the region&#8217;s most popular places of worship. This temple has specific times, from morning to evening, where locals come and pray. The atmosphere is unreal and it&#8217;s a <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/cities-india-street-photography\/\">photographer&#8217;s dream<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0For a sweet treat, treat yourself to a coconut or pistachio flavored Indian ice-lolly from Pandit Kulfi, the best in town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips on visiting Jaipur from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/sana-female-intrepid-leader-india\/\">Sana<\/a>, one of Intrepid\u2019s female tour guides in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Jaipur is known around the world for its gemstones. But there are a lot of fake gems and scams out there, so Intrepid recommends places to shop that are audited. Jaipur is also known for hand block printing and so we work with local villagers who practice the art form, so we can support the local economy.<\/p>\n<p>If you buy just one thing, make it\u00a0lakh bangles. The bangles are made only in Rajasthan so should be bought here, and there are a few lanes in Jaipur solely dedicated to selling them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city:<a href=\"\/adventures\/rajasthan-india-guide\/\"> 6 places you should really visit in Rajasthan.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: <a href=\"\/india\/indias-golden-triangle-160592\">Discover Jaipur, Delhi and Agra on this 8-day Golden Triangle trip. <\/a><a href=\"\/solo-travel\" data-wpil=\"url\">(Now with a new departure for solo travellers only!)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Reykjavik, Iceland<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Reykjavik-e1495487744455.jpg\" alt=\"Reykjavik Iceland\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Reykjavik-e1495487744455.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Reykjavik-e1495487744455-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Reykjavik-e1495487744455-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Reykjavik-e1495487744455-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Chances are that you view\u00a0Reykjavik as a base from which to explore <strong><a href=\"\/iceland\" data-wpil=\"url\">Iceland<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s dazzling,\u00a0dramatic scenery. But don&#8217;t\u00a0neglect really exploring the world&#8217;s most northerly capital just yet. Brimming with colorful buildings, surprisingly cosmopolitan vibes, and heaps of museums and galleries, it might be small (the population&#8217;s just 120,000) but there&#8217;s no shortage of attractions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/northern-iceland-trend\/\"><strong>RELATED: WHY NORTHERN ICELAND IS THE NEXT BIG THING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shop where the locals shop at\u00a0Kolaporti\u00f0, Iceland&#8217;s only flea market, and a gem of an industrial space located right by the old harbor. Open only on weekends, and cash-only for the most part, this market sells pretty much everything you could dream up. And don&#8217;t leave without exploring the city&#8217;s street art scene and\u00a0having the best hot dog of your life at\u00a0Baejarins Beztu Pylsur. (For more things to do in Iceland, check out <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/iceland-reykjavik-guide\/\">t<\/a><a href=\"\/adventures\/iceland-reykjavik-guide\/\">his guide<\/a><\/strong>.)<\/p>\n<p>For the best view of the city, head to Hallgr\u00edmskirkja church, the largest church in the country and one of the tallest structures in it. For a small entry fee you can visit the\u00a073-metre-high tower for awe-inspiring 360\u00b0 views over the city, mountains and ocean that stretches west to Greenland and the Americas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about this city: <a href=\"\/adventures\/must-have-experiences-iceland\/\">6 experiences every traveler should have in Iceland.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Visit this city: <a href=\"\/iceland\/iceland-express-160603\">Discover Reykvjavik and more on this adventure-filled 5-day Iceland Express trip.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeling inspired to see the colorful beauty of the world for yourself? <a href=\"\/destinations\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s top destinations for small group tours.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(Image credits from top to bottom: iStock\/KIKILOMBO, Intrepid Travel, Intrepid Travel, iStock\/KIKILOMBO, Intrepid Travel, iStock\/benedek, iStock\/powerofforever)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We don&#8217;t want to attribute it solely to the Instagram age, but there&#8217;s just something so exciting about trying to capture those pastel shades, bright buildings, and vibrant colors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15888,"featured_media":21316,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455],"tags":[1597,1609,79,978,112,6,19,108,16,1057],"class_list":["post-19270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","tag-chefchaouen","tag-cinque-terre","tag-cuba","tag-havana","tag-iceland","tag-india","tag-italy","tag-mexico","tag-morocco","tag-reykjavik","ipf_region-cuba","ipf_region-iceland","ipf_region-india","ipf_region-italy","ipf_region-mexico","ipf_region-morocco"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Top 6 colorful cities around the world | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We don&#039;t want to attribute it solely to the Instagram age, but there&#039;s something so exciting about capturing those pastel shades and vibrant colors.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/top-colourful-cities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 colorful cities you simply have to visit\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Need a boost of travel wanderlust? 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