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.
Palenque Ruins are easily among my favorite Mayan sites in Mexico – so much so that I have visited 3 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 the … Read more
Getting from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen is super easy, and whatever your budget is, you will have no troubles 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 troubles 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. Gorgeous beaches; one of the most fascinating Mayan ruins in Mexico; home … 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 atmospheric cemetery. Life here revolves around … Read more
The Sumidero Canyon (Cañón del Sumidero, in Spanish) is one of the most beautiful and popular places to visit in Chiapas. At easy distance from the state’s capital Tuxtla Gutierrez, it can be visited on day trips from either Tuxtla or San Cristobal, and it is a fantastic place to be fully immersed in nature … Read more