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May 6, 2024
Grutas de Tolantongo, from the Nahuatl Aztec language, meaning “where it feels warm,” is an expansive water resort complex in the Mezuital Canyon that includes natural hot springs, caves, geothermal pools, a suspension bridge, hiking trails, campsites, the highest zip line in the area, and small hotels. From the first time that I viewed a […]
April 22, 2024
Our quest to visit Mexico’s pueblos magicos brought us to postcard-perfect San Sebastián Bernal, better known as Bernal, in the Mexican state of Querétaro. As we were driving from Tequisquiapan, we could see the towering Pena de Bernal monolith dominating the landscape from the highway, inching closer with each minute. Oozing color and charm, Bernal […]
March 11, 2024
Consistently named one of the ten most colorful cities in the world, UNESCO-listed Guanajuato is a beautiful city in the foothills of Central Mexico. El Centro Guanajuato is characterized by rainbow-colored homes tumbling down the hillside, incredible historic cathedrals, colorful colonial mansions, bustling tree-lined plazas, a series of underground tunnels, and a maze of cobblestone […]
March 4, 2024
Nowhere in Mexico will you find more beautiful architecture and romantic vibe than in the heart of the colonial city of San Miguel de Allendo’s historic district known as El Centro. Most of the town’s iconic structures are within the city’s cobblestoned center, including the epic Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a neo-Gothic church whose […]
February 20, 2024
“Mexico City? Why would you want to go there? It’s dirty and dangerous.” I hear that every time I tell some unknowing person where I’m going. I’ve traveled solo and with a companion to Mexico City and have never found either of those issues to be true. You need at least 3 days in Mexico […]
March 22, 2020
Located in southwestern Mexico, the state of Oaxaca [wa-HAH-kah,] is rich with indigenous culture, pre-Columbian archeology, Colonial architecture, Sierra Madre vistas, secluded Pacific beaches, and some of the most delicious food in the whole country. To tour Oaxaca is one of the best things you can do in Mexico! Note: Here’s how to get a […]
August 1, 2016
If you’ve been waiting to visit the natural salt terraces at Pamukkale but feel the country of Turkey is still too dangerous, there’s an alternative you may not have heard about. Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca, Mexico is a similar, but an off-the-beaten-path gem. And not only will you find the mineral pools, but also […]
April 18, 2016
Face as brown and tough as leather, with deep, deep smile lines crinkling around sparkling black eyes, Don Alberto Martinez welcomed us warmly to his organic mezcal tequila farm just outside Oaxaca City. His firm, rough handshake spoke volumes of a labor-intensive but honest life of living and working his land on the outskirts of […]
February 9, 2016
Mexico is one of my favorite countries and the only destination that I return to year-after-year. I travel solo much of the time, and it’s always been safe. For those who are still concerned, there are other fantastic ways to see the country, such as a small-group or curated tour. Tours groups like Cantimplora Travel […]