Your insider's guide to Mexico off the beaten path
Celestun Mexico is a charming fishing village situated on the Yucatan peninsula’s west coast. Its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear aquamarine waters, and quaint seafront eateries capture the hearts of all those that visit. But the real piece de resistance, and most people’s raison d’etre for visiting Celestun Mexico is the breathtaking Ría Celestún biosphere reserve. … Read more
Merida to Uxmal is a popular day trip if you are spending any amount of time in the Yucatan capital. The Uxmal ruins are among the most impressive in all of Mexico and they are an important place to visit if you want to obtain more history and context to the rise and fall of … Read more
The Mayapan Ruins are arguably one of the most important Mayan ruins that you can visit in the Yucatan and in fact, all of Mexico. That being said, they are frequently overlooked, and a lot of travelers to Mexico are not aware of their existence at all. Mayapan is particularly important because this site is … Read more
Tipping in Mexico is customary. It is something that you will need to do every day of your trip. But who should you be tipping in Mexico and how much should you tip them? Understanding the correct etiquette for tipping internationally can be a bit of a minefield. You don’t want to tip too much … Read more
Drawing up a Mexico packing list is as important a part of planning a trip to Mexico as deciding where you want to stay, what you want to see, and how you want to get around. However, it can be a little overwhelming to decide what to take with you, and indeed, packing for a … Read more
Yucatan food is as much of a highlight of visiting the spectacular Yucatan region of Mexico as seeing the area’s pueblo magicos and archaeological sites. The Yucatan cuisine is also very special. It differs from typical Mexican food. A lot of the dishes that you will find here are only sold in this specific part … Read more