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Where to find artisan-produced textiles in MexicoNov 7, 2019 • 4 min read
Mexican textiles have a rich history, dating back to at least 1400 BCE. In pre-Hispanic times, common fibers used included those from yucca, palm, and maguey…
Mexico Travel Stories
artEverything you need to know before shopping for Mexican folk artOct 12, 2019 • 4 min read
Different parts of Mexico boast different kinds of folk art. Know where to look before heading out on your search.
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wildlife and natureWhere to travel with your elementary school kidsSep 24, 2019 • 5 min read
Hook your trips around what your kids are learning at school and throw in some new activities and you'll have some of the most enthusiastic traveling…
beachesSafe places to visit in Mexico nowSep 18, 2019 • 6 min read
'Is it safe to go to Mexico?' We hear that question constantly, and the answer is always yes, if you know where to go and do your research.
artWhere to celebrate Día de Muertos in MexicoAug 29, 2019 • 7 min read
In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame. Here are our suggestions on where to celebrate the holiday in Mexico.
wildlife and natureStunning getaways for stand up paddle boardingAug 20, 2019 • 4 min read
Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.
artTop 10 festivals and fiestas in MexicoMay 28, 2019 • 4 min read
The Nobel Prize-winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz said, ‘The art of the fiesta has been debased almost everywhere else, but not in Mexico.’
festivals and eventsSemana Santa celebrations across Latin America and the CaribbeanApr 15, 2019 • 4 min read
Semana Santa (Holy Week), with its colorful ceremonies and pageantry, is one of the holiest weeks in the Catholic religion and most widely celebrated…
beachesThe most romantic adults-only resorts in MexicoFeb 12, 2019 • 6 min read
Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…
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wildlife and natureFive family adventures in the Riviera MayaOct 31, 2018 • 4 min read
For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…
foodTapping into Tijuana's cerveza sceneMay 21, 2018 • 4 min read
Craft breweries have arrived en masse in Tijuana, and it’s no surprise to those who know the city well. From parts of town, you could literally throw a…
foodWine, cowboys and whale sharks: a great escape in Baja CaliforniaMay 15, 2018 • 16 min read
Begin your Mexican adventure in the winelands of Valle de Guadalupe, before venturing into cowboy country. Next, head to Bahía de los Ángeles to witness …
wildlife and natureTop wellness spots in Latin AmericaFeb 27, 2018 • 4 min read
It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…
artExploring the real-life locales from the 2018 OscarsFeb 22, 2018 • 6 min read
A stylized vision of Baltimore. The colorful Land of the Dead. The ‘Midwest of California’. These are just a few of the places audiences were transported…
foodTen places to grab lunch on a budget in OaxacaFeb 22, 2018 • 4 min read
If you've never tried comida corrida, you're in for a treat. You might be asking, what is comida corrida? Well, it's an affordable lunchtime option served…
foodBest Mexican restaurants in Mexico CityJan 25, 2018 • 5 min read
Mexico City is an international metropolis with everything from Korean barbecue to top class Japanese sushi. You can enjoy homemade pasta at a little…
foodExploring the many sides of MexicoDec 5, 2017 • 7 min read
Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit and other well-publicized bastions…
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foodEight bars Cancún locals loveNov 2, 2016 • 4 min read
Cancún is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist towns, in large part thanks to a nightlife scene that keeps the party going into the small hours every day…
beachesDay trips from Mérida: haciendas, history and holes in the groundOct 4, 2016 • 5 min read
Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is a beautiful colonial city with plenty to do. Churches, squares, museums and restaurants, plus a…
festivals and eventsLucha libre – an introduction to Mexican wrestlingMay 5, 2015 • 5 min read
There’s nothing quite like Friday night fight night at the Arena México. This long-standing venue in central Mexico City is the place to see one of the…
artFirst Time Mexico City: make sense of the Distrito FederalOct 29, 2014 • 5 min read
Mexico City is fast becoming one of the world’s great capitals. Contrary to its reputation for being dirty, crowded and dangerous, this city has a rich…
beachesMexico's missing islandFeb 24, 2010 • 2 min read
Did you hear the one about the island that disappeared?
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