Your insider's guide to Mexico off the beaten path
You might be curious about what to eat in Mexico if you are traveling here for the first time and are hoping to sample some of the local cuisine. When most people think of Mexican food, they think of popular dishes like tacos, fajitas, nachos, and burritos but the reality is that traditional Mexican food … Read more
Visiting Pueblo Magicos in the Yucatan is a highlight of any trip to South Eastern Mexico. There are currently twelve different pueblo magicos in this region, each one seemingly more charming than the last. If you are not familiar with the term, pueblo magicos are Mexican towns and villages that have been recognized by the … Read more
Visiting some of the best pueblo magicos in Mexico is a highlight of any trip to the country and wherever your itinerary takes you, you will likely have ample opportunity to visit some of these magical settlements. There are currently 177 pueblo magicos across Mexico, each one more charming than the last. This article has … Read more
Renting a car in Puerto Vallarta can be one of your best options to see as many places as possible during your time in Jalisco. Doing so can work out a lot more convenient since you can drive yourself and organize your travel schedules without depending on a public bus or a local tour. Local … Read more
San Sebastian del Oeste is a charming mountain village and pueblo magico in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, some 67km north of Puerto Vallarta. The settlement makes a wonderful day trip destination from the popular seaside resort city, but if your schedule allows, it is also a very worthy place to base yourself for … Read more
Using gas stations in Mexico may be one more thing that you are unsure or nervous about if you are planning on driving around the country independently. There are a lot of differences in how gas stations work in Mexico compared to the United States, Canada, and other countries across the world. In this article, … Read more
If you are looking to get around Mexico independently during your upcoming trip, you may be assessing and comparing various different car rental companies in order to decide which one is the best one to go with. In the process, you have probably stumbled across Discover Cars and you might be wondering whether they are … Read more
If you happen to be traveling to the Yucatan capital of Merida during late October or November, you may be fortunate enough to have the opportunity to participate in some of the Hanal Pixán celebrations. Hanal Pixan is a distinctly Yucatecan tradition that is celebrated during the Day of the Dead in Merida, and it … Read more
Aké Yucatan is the name of a small pre-Columbian Mayan city and modern-day settlement in the center of the Yucatan state, some 45 minutes/49 km east of the city of Merida. The archaeological site is the main draw here, but in Ake you will also find one of the only functioning henequen haciendas that remains … Read more
Renting a car in Merida can make getting around the Yucatan peninsula a lot easier. It gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility in your schedule rather than depending on buses and public transport. And while ADO buses can be a low-cost and comfortable way of getting to popular historical and tourist sites, they … Read more