Discover the best places to visit in Mexico, the many wonderful cities, the gorgeous beaches, the archeological sites, and how to plan a wonderful trip.
Do you have only 3 days in Mexico City and are you unsure where to start exploring? The capital of Mexico is a massive city and with all the museums, parks, churches, plazas and more it would honestly take you a lifetime to explore. What will capture you, though, is the incredible atmosphere. The people … Read more
Palenque Ruins, Chiapas are easily among my favorite Mayan sites in Mexico – so much so that I have visited three times! Completely surrounded by the jungle, in the lesser visited state of Chiapas, what’s special about these Mayan ruins isn’t just the incredible state in which you’ll find the pyramids and temples, but also … Read more
Getting from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen is super easy, and whatever your budget is, you will have no trouble finding a suitable way. Playa del Carmen is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Mexico; a good place to unwind for a few days at the end of your trip. Beautiful beaches; … Read more
Getting from Cancun to Tulum is super easy, and whatever your budget is, you will have no trouble getting from Cancun Airport to Tulum. Tulum is a popular tourist destination in Mexico; the perfect place to conclude a glorious trip around the country. It has gorgeous beaches; one of the most fascinating Mayan ruins in … Read more
Getting from Cancun to Isla Mujeres is incredibly easy. The “Island of Women” (that’s the translation of its name in English) is situated in the sweet spot where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea. Just over eight miles (13 kilometers) off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and part of the state of … Read more
Monte Alban is easily one of the best sites in Mexico, and a great place to visit on day trips from Oaxaca. Set at 1,940 meters above sea level (that’s 6,400 feet) and rising around 400 meters (1,300 feet) from the valley floor at less than 10 km (6.2 miles) from Oaxaca, the hilltop site … Read more
Uxmal Ruins are among the most intriguing Mayan sites in Mexico. A short distance from Merida, and part of Mexico’s Ruta Pu’uc (a 58 km or 36 miles route that connects the sites of Uxmal, Labna, Xpalak, Sayil and Kabah), you really should make it a point of exploring it when visiting Yucatan. If you … Read more
San Juan Chamula is a special place. Not far from the highland town of San Cristobal, a trip here is an eye-opening journey into a fusion of religious beliefs and indigenous life. Rich in color, community, and culture, Chamula is home to a vibrant market, a unique church, and an atmospheric cemetery. Life here revolves … Read more