MEXICO

Mexico is an incredibly diverse and colorful country. And it’s also very easy on your wallet! Nice beaches, important sights, and majestic mountains are just a few of the things that drew us to visit. A vacation in Mexico is an amazing experience—but looking for useful information before you go? Not so much.

My wife and I had a few rough experiences we could’ve avoided had we known more information in advance. What is worth visiting and what is crap? What are the best travel hacks you should know before going to Mexico? How is traveling in Mexico during COVID-19? And what about driving there? We decided to write these articles for you so you don’t have to find out the hard way.

Itineraries

Mexico Itinerary—2 Weeks Bursting with the Best to See in Mexico

When I decided to cram all of the must-see spots in Mexico into a mere…

Yucatán Itinerary—2 Weeks Full of the Best Places to Visit

When traveling across Mexico, a Yucatán trip has to be on your “to-do list”, okay?…

12 Best Places to Visit in Chiapas (with Photos and Itinerary)

Paddling, zip-lining, rock-climbing, waterfall sighting, and exploring ancient cities. Diverse Mexican cuisine, thousands of years…

Background

Safety in Mexico—Is It Safe to Travel There?

Are you planning your vacation and that pesky question, “is Mexico safe for travel?”, at…

How is Traveling in Mexico During COVID-19?

Mexico has always been among the seven most popular tourist destinations across the world. Nowadays,…

The Best Food in Mexico: 11 Things You Should Try + 3 You Shouldn’t

If you travel in Mexico, make sure to try the top 11 foods and drinks…

12 Facts About Mexico You Should Know Before You Go (Climate, Language, History, and More)

Enormous, friendly, and slightly dangerous? Yes, Mexico ticks all those boxes. You had better start…

33 Mexico Travel Tips from Our Own Experience

When we were looking for information to plan our Mexico trip, we found almost nothing…

Driving in Mexico: 16 Things You Need to Know

Driving in Mexico may seem scary at the beginning, but actually, it’sa piece of cake—as…

Places

7 Best Aztec Ruins in Mexico (Photos, Opening Hours, and More)

The Aztecs were ruthless warriors, canny economists, and devoted god worshippers. Mexico is strewn with…

Top 9 Places to See in Yucatán

There are a plenty of great things to do in Yucatán. Turquoise bays, ancient ruins…

Mexico’s Top 10 Places to Visit

I can’t say which country in the Americas is my favorite, but Mexico is definitely…

10 Best Hikes in Mexico: Mountains, Temples and Waterfalls

Snow-capped peaks, trails around temples and waterfalls, and smoking volcanoes make hiking in Mexico the…

Izta Popo National Park: Hiking Options and Other Useful Information

Almost surreal views, crispy air, and volcanoes encased in snow. That’s Izta Popo National Park,…

8 Places to Visit in Veracruz State, Mexico

Olmec heads, spectacular lakes, shamans, macaques, mountains, and ancient ruins… Little bit off the beaten…

Top 5 Mayan Cities in Mexico (with Photos, Prices and Opening Hours)

The genius, calendar-making Maya were also great architects, and millions of people visit their structures…

Visiting Chichén Itzá: Price and Other Tourist Information You Need to Know

Being on the list of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá attracts…

Top 5 Things to Do in San Cristóbal + 3 Day Trips

Planning a trip to San Cristóbal de las Casas? Throw all maps and guides away.…

What to Do in Puebla: Top 10 Puebla Attractions

Vibrant, enormous, and full of colors and history. The city of Puebla attracts tourists from…