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Fantastic places to visit in Mexico City

Need a break but not sure where to go? If you're in need of a break but uncertain about your next travel destination, consider the [...]

The culture and customs of Mexico

Mexican national days, holidays and festivals Celebrations and festivals are an integral part of Mexican life. Mexico’s culture is rich, colorful and vibrant, influenced by [...]

Secrets of Puebla tunnels

Many Mexican cities have legends of secret tunnels lying just below the streets that were used during the revolution by the royal family or even [...]

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo house-studio museum

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, two towering figures in the world of art, found solace and inspiration in the heart of Mexico City, where their [...]

Quetzalcoatl’s Nest

When Mexican architect Javier Senosiain saw this cave for the first time he thought that it looked like a mouth of a snake. He checked [...]

Great and unknown places to visit in Mexico

Places to visit in Mexico Mexico is a touristic jewel. In fact, it is the 9th most visited country in the world. Most people arrive [...]

Island of the Dolls

Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls, is one of the most unusual spots in Xochimilco, near Mexico City. It's filled with [...]

The famous Marieta Islands’ hidden beach

The Marieta Islands are one of Mexico's most treasured jewels in Riviera Nayarit and one of the icons that people immediately tie back to this [...]

Mezcal

Mezcal (or mescal) is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl mexcalli "metl" and "ixcalli" which [...]

Mexican iconic VW Beetle will no longer be in production

The production of the VW Beetle came to a halt at an assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, in July 2019. This plant was the last [...]

Tips to find affordable upgrade flights to Mexico

Not long ago, flight upgrades weren’t uncommon, but now, they’re much harder to come by. If you’ve traveled enough, you may remember when it was [...]

Exploring Guadalajara by car: 8 day-long trips

Guadalajara is a popular touristic destination. Probably, it’s because of the numerous cultural places, nature views, mouth-watering cuisine, and incredible nightlife. It is not a [...]

5 fun cities to see in Mexico

Mexico travel tips: things to do in Mexico If you already have been to Mexico, then you will know that it is an amazing country [...]

Ancient Aztec festivals, celebrations and holidays

Ancient Aztec festivals celebrated in Mexico Mexico is widely known for its vibrant culture, natural wonders, beach resorts, colonial architecture, rich heritage of ancient civilizations, [...]

Should you drive in Mexico

Mexico is a huge country and driving can give you a lot more freedom than other forms of transportation in Mexico, but it has some [...]

Learning spanish for traveling and living in Mexico

Written by Laura Smith Living as an expat was a dream that I thought would never come true. That was until I turned 21 and [...]

Mayan calendar systems and astronomy

The age-old Maya civilization blossomed in Mesoamerica, a region now split up into Central America and Mexico. The Maya had more advanced astrology from the [...]

Yucatan natural beauty and rich wildlife

Tourism in Yucatan: things to do in Yucatan Peninsula Regardless of whether it is your first time to the Yucatan Peninsula, or you have been [...]

Sian Ka’an bird watching tours

Extending roughly 606,105 hectares, the Sian Ka'an reserve is probably the biggest preserved natural avian habitat inside the Yucatan Peninsula. The location is a greatly [...]

Exciting adventure tours in Riviera Maya

Visit and Explore Riviera Maya When touring Mexico, one of the greatest vacation spots you can most likely choose is Playa del Carmen. This, situated [...]

Mexico’s impressive wildlife biodiversity

Mexico has a varied climate, which influences the diversity of the landscape and the variety of flora and fauna of the country. Mexico has a [...]

Yucatan is a great destination for birding

Visit and explore the best bird-watching spots in the Yucatan Peninsula. Whether you're an avid birdwatcher or just a nature lover, the Yucatan offers unrivaled [...]

Vacations in Mexico are an ideal choice

Holidays in Mexico: Mexico travel tips and advice When it comes to holidays and celebrations, no other place in the world has more holidays than [...]

5 Best resorts in Mexico you must visit

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Mexico boasts huge mountains, deep canyons, sea coasts, endless deserts, and dense tropical forests. The coastal area of [...]

The best routes for a road trip in Mexico

Are you thinking about taking a road trip for your next vacation? Mexico might be the perfect destination. With its laid-back beaches, vibrant cities, incredible [...]

Underestimated spots in Central America

We have all heard of and probably explored Central America, truly a sight to behold, and most people have described it as "paradise on earth". [...]

4 Travel tips to follow if you plan to visit Mexico

Mexico is an amazing tourist destination and is full of amazing places to visit including Cancun and Quintana Roo. However, travelers always have to be [...]

How to rent a car in Mexico

Everyone knows that renting a car in Mexico is the perfect way for those who travel, thanks to its economy, comfort, and safety. Renting a [...]

Festival of Cuauhtemoc

The tribute to Cuauhtémoc starts on February 22 in the city of Taxco, at around 18:00 o'clock. At this hour the caravans arrive in Ixateopan [...]

The history and manufacture of Tequila

As the saying in Mexico goes: "For all that is bad, mezcal, and all that is good as well". Just like Champagne comes from Champagne, [...]

William Walker’s Republic of Sonora

The Republic of Sonora was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California, which also [...]

Devil’s Cave in Mazatlan

One of the most visited tourist attractions in Mazatlan due to its mystery and antiquity is the Cueva del Diablo ("Devil’s Cave"), a place that [...]

Sombrero Mexicano

The word "sombrero" means "hat" ("shadower") and refers to a type of wide-brimmed hat from Mexico, used to shield from the sun. Also called the [...]

Pulque

Pulque, occasionally referred to as agave wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. It is traditional to [...]

Agave & Mexican alcoholic beverage

Agave is a genus of monocots native to the hot and arid regions of Mexico. The plants are perennial, but each rosette flowers once and [...]

Tourist Yu’u

If living the life of the Zapotec is a cultural experience you could appreciate there's no better way perhaps than to book a room at [...]