Whether you're an architecture buff or just enjoy getting lost in a maze of pretty cobbled streets, there are a multitude of colonial cities in Latin America that warrant your time and attention. Some of the best colonial cities are easily reached by public transport, so there's no reason not to include them in your itinerary. They usually also … [Read more...]
Best Dive Sites in Central America and Mexico
Just off the east coast of Central America lies the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System and it contains some of the best dive sites in Central America. It stretches over 1000 km from the tip of the Yucatan Peninsular in Mexico down to the Bay Islands in Honduras, and is the second biggest barrier reef in the world. Home to a huge variety of marine … [Read more...]
10 Weird and Wonderful Facts About Mexico
Mexico has to be one of my favourite countries, and how can you not love the country that has given the world enchiladas, tequila, and more sun-drenched beaches than you can count? There’s plenty we know and love about this fun and friendly nation – but there’s probably a few things you hadn't realised too. Here are 10 weird and quite interesting … [Read more...]
The Road from San Cristobal to Palenque
The road from San Cristobal to Palenque is long and bumpy, but the good news is that there are quite a few really exciting stops that you can incorporate into the journey. IN AND AROUND SAN CRISTOBAL It's worth spending at least a couple of days in San Cristobal itself. The town is beautiful and it feels very safe. As you explore the markets, … [Read more...]
Highlights of San Cristobal de las Casas
Mexico's San Cristobal de las Casas is commonly referred to as just San Cristobal, and also sometimes by its native name 'Jovel'. It's a major stop-off point for those travellers who venture inland from the ever-popular beaches of the Mayan Riviera in search of unspoiled natural beauty and a little peace and solitude. - Not to be … [Read more...]
Laguna Bacalar: Mexico’s Hidden Paradise
If you want to escape the crowds in Mexico and go somewhere serene, beautiful and relaxing, Laguna Bacalar is the place for you. It also makes a good stop off point to break up the journey from the popular beaches of the Riviera Maya to Belize. I first heard about Laguna Bacalar in a blog post by Under Travel. I was totally sold by their photos … [Read more...]
Best of the Oaxaca Tours: Monte Alban and Mezcal
Oaxaca is a little colonial town in the southwestern Mexican state of the same name. Pronounced 'wa-ha-ca', its cobbled streets, church domes and nearby archaeological ruins draw in enough tourists to provide tourism-related jobs for around three-quarters of the local population. There are loads of Oaxaca tours to choose from, and they generally … [Read more...]
Help Save the Cenotes: Share Their Story
I went cenote diving in Mexico (the Mayan Riviera to be exact) to discover a unique underground system of water-filled caves and caverns. What I hadn’t expected to find was an environmental issue of huge concern that doesn’t seem to have penetrated the world media to much of an extent or concerned protective bodies such as UNESCO. We need to save … [Read more...]
Cenote Diving in Mexico: the Pit and the Taj Mahal
Cenote diving in Mexico is one of the best scuba experiences you can have anywhere in the world. You might not see as much life, but the underground formations are astounding - made all the better by 100% visibility. CENOTE DIVING IN MEXICO Cenotes are an incredible underground system of waterways, caverns and pits, many of which are … [Read more...]
Isla Mujeres or Holbox? Best Place for Swimming with Whale Sharks
Mexico has some of the best dive sites in Central America and the surrounding regions, and it's also known as one of the world's best destinations for swimming with whale sharks. These incredible creatures frequent the east coast for a few months of every year and can sometimes be spotted in huge shoals. If you're planning a trip to Mexico and … [Read more...]
