Mexico is visited by millions of tourists every single year. Even during the pandemic (on our first visit), it was still one of the most popular places to travel in the world, for good reason.
World class beaches, beautiful colonial cities, jungles, abundant wildlife and sunshine; this region has it all.
We’ve spent six months travelling across Mexico, attempting to avoid the (admittedly justified) crowds to find the best that area has to offer – check out our posts below.
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2-4 Week Offbeat Yucatan Itinerary For Road Trips + Backpackers
Read more →: 2-4 Week Offbeat Yucatan Itinerary For Road Trips + BackpackersBeaches, jungles, birds, cenotes, fishing villages and unique cuisines; the Yucatan Peninsula has it all. If you are considering a road trip or backpacking adventure in Mexico, check out our…
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11 Less touristy things to do in the Yucatan
Read more →: 11 Less touristy things to do in the YucatanAre you a bit put off by the crowds of the Riviera Maya? If so, then check out our list of less touristy things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula.…
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How to spend a Weekend in the Silver Capital of Taxco, Guerrero
Read more →: How to spend a Weekend in the Silver Capital of Taxco, GuerreroTaxco, Guerrero – a pueblo magico and little slice of European colonial beauty hidden in the mountains. If you have any spare time when visiting Mexico City, make this town…
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How to Visit the Edzná Mayan Ruins: a Complete Guide
Read more →: How to Visit the Edzná Mayan Ruins: a Complete GuideEdzna – the quietest ruin! This one is definitely worth a daytrip if you like your solitude or you’re on a budget – it’s devoid of tourists and the entry…
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Mass Tourism and Sustainability Challenges in the Riviera Maya
Read more →: Mass Tourism and Sustainability Challenges in the Riviera MayaThe exquisite Maya Riviera – synonymous with bright white beaches, parties, azure waters and Instagram shots. The darker side to all this popularity though is often well hidden. Read on…
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Adventures in and Around Merida
Read more →: Adventures in and Around MeridaMerida is more than just the biggest city in the Yucatan. It’s the cultural hub, surrounded by the best cenotes, ruins and beaches the Yucatan has to offer. If you’d…
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The Best Mayan Ruins in the Yucatan (and how to choose)
Read more →: The Best Mayan Ruins in the Yucatan (and how to choose)There are loads of Mayan ruins to choose from in the Yucatan. Whether you want an empty, atmospheric experience, a vast jungle adventure full of monkeys or intricate, astonishing structures…
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The Mayan Ruins of Calakmul, Campeche – a Guide
Read more →: The Mayan Ruins of Calakmul, Campeche – a GuideThe Mayan ruins of Calakmul really are the jewel of the Yucatan Peninsula. The location is remote with a quietness to match. Set in a huge biosphere reserve, the region…
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How to Visit the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal, Mexico
Read more →: How to Visit the Mayan Ruins of Uxmal, MexicoUxmal packs a seriously hard surprise punch. As one of the most strikingly beautiful but also the least crowded Mayan ruins, this destination is well off the typical tourist route…
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Why are VW Beetles Everywhere in Mexico?
Read more →: Why are VW Beetles Everywhere in Mexico?I have been wandering around Mexico for a while and I couldn’t help but notice the number of VW Beetles. They’re everywhere! I finally got tired of asking myself why…
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The Trials of a Non-Spanish Speaker in Latin America
Read more →: The Trials of a Non-Spanish Speaker in Latin AmericaMy account of spending months in Spanish speaking countries with a far from preferable understanding of Spanish! More importantly: how easy is it to get by, what is important to…