Your insider's guide to Mexico off the beaten path
The Ruta Puuc is a historical route in the southern part of Mexico’s Yucatan state. Its name literally translates to “Puuc route”, reflecting the Mayan ruins scattered around this region that have been designed in the Puuc style of architecture. The most famous Mayan city in this part of southern Mexico is the UNESCO world … Read more
Playa Uaymitun is a gorgeous stretch of coastline that sits along the Northern Yucatan’s Emerald Coastline. Mention it to any tourist and they have likely never even heard of it. This gorgeous spot is so off the beaten path that even Mexicans are not familiar with Playa Uaymitun unless they have been born and raised … Read more
Izamal Mexico is a wonderful addition to any Yucatan travel itinerary. The little city is characterized by its bright yellow houses and buildings. Up until recently, Izamal was relatively unknown by international tourists and remained largely off the beaten path. However, its photogenic appearance has started gaining the city recognition on social media. Visiting Izamal … Read more
Curious about when is the best time to visit the Yucatan region in Mexico? Look no further. This guide has been written by someone who actually lives in the Yucatan (me!) and who has experience being in the peninsula through all months and seasons. When deciding the best time to plan your trip, you need … Read more
Is the Yucatan safe? Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the county. Of the 25 million international travelers that visit Mexico every year, a large portion of them travel to the Yucatan. They venture to this part of the country to visit world-famous Mayan ruins, quaint traditional villages, gorgeous … Read more
Embarking on a Yucatan road trip is a highlight of any trip to Mexico. In fact, for many people, seeing the sunbleached Mayan ruins and the quaint traditional villages nestled in the heart of the Yucatan is the entire reason that they decide to visit Mexico in the first place. This guide showcases a 10-day … Read more
The gorgeous little beachtown of San Bruno in the Yucatan is something of an unknown to most people, and is far from being one of the most popular coastal destinations in Mexico. It sits on the northern coast of the Yucatan peninsula, close to the Gulf of Mexico. There are actually only ten (!) permanent … Read more
The Dzibilchaltún ruins are overlooked from most Yucatan itineraries which is a shame. The site boasts some of the most unique and fascinating Mayan structures in all of Southern Mexico. Dzibilchaltún, meaning “writing on the flat stones” in Ancient Mayan is located just 16km northeast of the Yucatan capital of Merida. Its name points to … Read more
Kikil Yucatan is a quaint little village in the eastern part of the state, just 6km north of the city of Tizimin. It isn’t a tourist place in itself, but you are likely to pass by the area en route to the beach town of El Cuyo, Las Coloradas, Rio Lagartos, or other parts of … Read more
Laguna Rosada is one of several pink lakes in the Mexican Yucatan region that have started attracting visitors in recent years after they rose to fame on Instagram. Various social media photos and videos depict women running alongside bright pink pools of water and an atmosphere that looks almost ethereal and out of this world. … Read more
