Starbucks Sets the Spot, You Bring the Creativity: A Guide to Your Best Summer Photos in Mexico

Summer is the perfect time to explore new spaces and capture inspiring scenes. With the perfect settings for your adventures, Starbucks Mexico provides the locations, and you bring the creativity. With their unique design, each store offers a distinct personality, ideal for your best summer photos. Whether in Chiapas, Nuevo León, Guadalajara, Acapulco, Puebla, or Mexico City, Starbucks has the best spots for your most Instagrammable moments.

Starbucks Olas Diamante, Acapulco

A morning coffee is the ideal prelude to a walk along the Bay of Santa. Undoubtedly, the mural by artist Miguel Castillo will prompt you to take one of your best photos of the season. The store offers a wide range of refreshing drinks as the perfect excuse for an artistic and emotional connection with this area of Acapulco. The blue tones and representations of marine life immerse you in a magical atmosphere.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Golden Morning: Arrive early to capture the sunrise light reflected on the mural. The store opens at 7:00 a.m.
• Artistic Details: In the mural's details, you can find unique images, perhaps the next screensaver for your phone. The mermaid, with her hair waving like the sea, appears at the dawn of Santa Lucía Bay. Around her, seabirds awaken and dance in the sky, drawing soft lines with their graceful flights. Flying fish join the symphony, leaping in arcs over the water's surface, like notes that complement the melody of the new day.

Address: Blvd. de las Naciones 802, Granjas del Marqués, 39890, Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero.

Starbucks Centro, Puebla

The Historic Center of Puebla is an open-air museum, with the Jenkins building as one of its crown jewels. Inside, the Starbucks Puebla Centro store is designed to highlight Talavera — a traditional form of Mexican ceramic art known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors — one of Puebla state's and Mexico's most representative elements.

The mural illustrations are the work of Mexican artist Marisol Ortega, who used to work as a barista at Starbucks, while the assembly was carried out by Uriarte, a Talavera house with 200 years of history.

Also noteworthy is a unique handmade piece by Puebla artist Fernanda Suárez, in collaboration with eight local textile artisans, who captured part of the Otomi culture on the headboard of the communal table.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Heritage in Your Photo: Position your coffee cup in front of the mural to highlight the color contrast.
• Windows and Architecture: Take advantage of the windows and the building's French architecture for a wider shot.

Address: Av. 2 Oriente, Calle 2 Nte 201, Centro, 72000, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza.

Starbucks Ahau Tulum, Quintana Roo

Located in the heart of Tulum, Starbucks Ahau blends the natural beauty of Quintana Roo with Mayan culture. This store, designed to reflect the bohemian essence and connection with nature, offers a unique experience celebrating local craftsmanship and spirit.

A wooden mural, designed by the Mexican artist Elena Caltz, highlights the region's heritage, with a woman carrying a basket on her head and a structure reminiscent of Mayan pyramids. Illustrations of local flora and fauna, such as tropical plants and the jaguar, complete the mural in golden and yellow tones contrasting with the dark wood, creating a cozy atmosphere.

The store's design is inspired by coffee farms, with a bifurcated bamboo column supporting an undulating bamboo and Chukum roof. These bamboo columns, designed with artisanal techniques, are made from sustainably harvested bamboo, helping to capture carbon footprint. The abstract art reflects Tulum's flora and fauna, connecting with the local culture. Additionally, the use of bamboo follows artisanal techniques, enhancing the store's aesthetic and environmental sustainability.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Natural Lighting: Take advantage of the natural light coming through the windows for vibrant, warm-colored photos.
• Natural Elements: Include tree trunks and other natural decorations in your photo to reflect the connection with the surroundings

Address: Calle Yalku, Centro Artesanal Tulum Magico, Mz 1 Lt 3 Fracc 2, 77780, Tulum, Quintana Roo.

Starbucks Reserve™ Bar Artz Pedregal, Mexico City

The color palette of artist Edgar Saner's mural blends with each piece of furniture, made by Mexican artisans using materials such as walnut, oak, or black clay from San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

The beaded curtain made by the Otomí community of Xochimilco de Pahuatlán, Puebla, is the perfect spot for one of your best selfies. You won't need filters, as you'll also find a wooden shingle lamp from the Tequisquiapan community, Querétaro, adding the perfect touch to your shots.

There are also hand-woven ottoman chairs, designed especially for this store, made from tule fiber with a multifaceted design and purple ribbon decorations. This is a paradise for design lovers, aesthetic photographs, and premium coffee.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Premium Coffee: Capture your exclusive drink in the foreground with the mural in the background.
• Design Details: Focus on the unique furniture and artisanal elements.

Address: Anillo Perif. 3720, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900 Ciudad de México.

Starbucks Chapultepec, Mexico City

Located in the iconic Bosque de Chapultepec – named the best urban park in the world in 2019 by the World Urban Parks association– this space highlights the connection with the environment.

This is the ideal space to forget one’s daily routine and instead find inspiration for your best photos. The combination of sustainable design and natural surroundings offers a perfect backdrop to highlight your love for nature and high-quality arabica coffee.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Natural Environment: Take photos on the terrace with the forest as a backdrop.
• Eco-Friendly Elements: Highlight recycled materials and natural ventilation in your photos.

Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11850, Ciudad de México.

Starbucks Tuxtla, Chiapas

In this store, you'll be at the heart of Mexico's coffee culture. Chiapas is the largest coffee-producing state in Mexico, and at Starbucks Tuxtla, you'll find the ideal space to create photos that pay homage to the coffee aromas and flavors that crown those summer afternoons.

The store's design was inspired by Chiapas' fertile landscapes, showcased through layered brick walls, raw materials, texture, and color, using local materials and construction techniques.

The Tzalam wood furniture and pink stucco wall applications are a tribute to Mexican traditions and construction methods. Mexican artists Sigrid Blancas and Mauricio Palacios hand-painted all the art pieces inside the store, including a painting inspired by the jaguar, Chiapas' emblematic animal.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Local Art: Use the mural by Sigrid Blancas and Mauricio Palacios as a background for your selfies.
• Local Materials: Focus on the Tzalam wood and pink stucco details to highlight local craftsmanship

Address: Carr. Panamericana a Chiapa de Corzo 651, El Retiro, 29040, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.

Starbucks San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

Located in the heart of San Cristóbal, this store aims to express Starbucks deep admiration for the people of Chiapas and the close, historical relationship between Chiapas and the Starbucks brand. All the decor elements are 100% Mexican, including a mural by Alegría del Prado, an artistic duo known for their work in mestizo art with a solid identity. Your photos here will reflect an even more immersive experience of local culture.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Jungle Inspiration: Capture the mural and other natural elements in your photos.
• Mexican Details: The handcrafted stools and the lamp inspired by tree nests are perfect for detailed shots.

Address: Miguel Hidalgo 1, Centro, 29200, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.

Starbucks Reserve™ Bar, Guadalajara

Located in Plaza Andares, this store celebrates Jalisco's culture with an artisanal design and exclusive drinks. The exterior of the Reserve bar features leather-covered panels, a work by Mexican designer Kadensa. The iconic board next to the bar is decorated with copper patina ornaments, and the iconic Reserve logo shines in a bronze finish; both designs were created by the Mexican firm Duco Lab.

The bar and furniture pieces were built by Aydía, a Mexican design and furniture production company that presents a sophisticated and artisanal design, perfect for enriching any photograph. The earthy walls were painted by local plaster artist Antonio González Estrada. The ceramic drop curtains hanging in front of Antonio's backdrop were made in Jalisco by local artisans.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Unique Drinks: Photograph your Nitro Cold Brew with the store's details in the background.
• The Perfect Bar: Capture a photo with your drink and the spectacular bar design in the background.

Address: Blvrd Puerta de Hierro 4965, Puerta de Hierro, 45116, Zapopan, Jalisco.

Starbucks Reserve™ Bar, Nuevo León

Starbucks Reserve™ stores are guaranteed to offer incredible photo opportunities, and Monterrey is no exception. The store's design and decor, crafted in collaboration with local and Mexican artisans and supported by Taller Lu'um, a Mexican interior design project, create a visually stunning environment.

The golden graphics developed by the design company Muric stand out with the gold leaf paint on the Reserve coffee column and the delicate details painted on the ceramic pots, perfect for capturing in photographs.

Mexican textile designer Mariella Motilla has created two beautiful handmade upholstery pieces with natural fibers that add texture and color to the images. Behind the immersive bar, a curved backdrop of black polished clay pieces serves as a dramatic focal point.

Tips for the perfect photo:

• Art in Your Cup: Capture your special drink with the felt panels and golden graphics as a background.
• Cozy Atmosphere: The natural fiber upholstery and artisanal lamps create the perfect setting for your Instagram feed.

Address: Rio Missouri 555, Del Valle, 66220, San Pedro Garza García, N.L.

With this guide, there are no more excuses for not taking the most amazing photos this summer. Each of these Starbucks not only offers you good coffee but also an opportunity to create unique visual memories. Don't forget to use the hashtag #StarbucksLatteEnVerano when sharing your photos.