Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-kah) is easily one of my favorite cities in Mexico. Known as one of the culinary capitals of the country, this gorgeous colonial town has so much to offer – both within the city limits and in its surroundings – that you’ll easily fall in love with it and vow to go back. … Read more
At only two hours drive from Mexico City in the Central Mexican Plateau, Puebla is the fifth most populated city in Mexico and one of the most visited cities in the country – though many visit on day trips from the capital, or often en-route to other places. Yet, this 16th century colonial town deserves … Read more
There are many excellent museums in Mexico City. Whether you are a lover of history, art, anthropology, archeology, architecture or all things quirky, the capital of Mexico has something lined for you and you can spend days – if not weeks – appreciating its museums. With more than 150 museums in town, which ones should … Read more
Are you traveling to Mexico for the first time and looking for where to stay in Mexico City? I am sure you are feeling quite overwhelmed! Mexico City (CDMX), the massive capital of the country, has a whopping 21.3 million inhabitants and is incredibly spread out on a surface of 1,485 square kilometers (573 square … Read more
The capital of Mexico is a fantastic city to explore, yet it is often overlooked by travelers in favor of more popular tourist destinations in the Yucatan Peninsula or along the Pacific Coast. Should you decide to linger in Mexico City long enough, you’ll discover a city that is packed with history, culture and art. … Read more
Death by Tacos – that’s what I said to my friend the one time I was so sick in Mexico, after spending the best of a day glued to the toilet. Who knew that the tasty tacos al pastor I had eaten the night before would make me so sick? You see, Mexico is one … Read more
Looking to visit some of the beautiful national parks in Mexico? As it’s one of the largest countries on Earth — the 14th largest, in fact — you have plenty of great options. In total, there are 67 national parks in Mexico. The parks are located from the east side of the country in the … Read more
Visiting Teotihuacan from Mexico City is really easy, and if you know how to do it this can be the highlight of your time in the Distrito Federal. At about 50 km (around 31 miles) and one hour drive from Mexico City, Teotihuacan used to be the largest city in Mesoamerica. Although research has yet … Read more