DAY OF THE DEAD OAXACA 2020 You can experience Day of the Dead in many places across Mexico, so it can be difficult to decide where to explore and celebrate Día de Muertos, one of Mexico’s most magical holidays and popular traditions. Important things to consider are where will it be fun, safe, and where […]
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Living in Cozumel, Mexico: Our Month on the Island
LIVING IN COZUMEL, MEXICO FOR A MONTH On our most recent slow travel journey in Mexico, what was intended to be a short diving trip on the island turned into a month long stay. It’s definitely touristy but there are still some good reasons to go there. In between laying by the pool at our […]
7 Wonderful Things to do in Taxco, Mexico
7 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN TAXCO, MEXICO Taxco, Mexico is a charming town in the state of Guerrero about three hours southwest from Mexico City. It’s most famous for being Mexico’s silver capital and for its narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, steep hills, and the ubiquitous vintage VW beetles. Being slow travelers we took […]
Valladolid: The Most Charming City in the Yucatán
THE CHARMING CITY OF VALLADOLID, MEXICO What is it about Valladolid (pronounced vai-a-doll-eed) that keeps us coming back? This sleepy town has a certain magnetism about it. The sun is always shining, illuminating the pastel buildings and bright churches, a reminder of its colonial history. Against this backdrop, you’ll notice short Maya women wearing their […]
Exploring the Lesser Known Cenotes of Homún, Mexico
CENOTES OF HOMUN, MEXICO There are thousands of cenotes in the Yucatán and if you scratch the surface you can find some that are a lot less crowded. Chances are you’re reading this post because, like us, that’s what you’re in search of. Well, don’t worry we’ve got you covered! Some of our favorite cenotes […]