The ancient city and pyramids of Teotihuacan is the most popular day trip from Mexico City and a can’t miss attraction for most travelers. Walking through this UNESCO World Heritage Site is like traveling back in time. It’s just 30 miles northeast of the capital and is an awesome day trip to combine with the rest […]
Choosing where to stay in Mexico City is a monumental task. It’s no small city, covering more than 500 square miles and home to nearly nine million residents! With so many neighborhoods to choose from — and hundreds of hotels in each — choosing the best fit for you is overwhelming unless you know what
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When it comes to things to do in Cancun, some are downright cheesy. Things like Aztec game reenactments are fun with the right mindset, so I was ready to embrace the tacky at Xcaret’s dinner show (the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular) near Playa del Carmen. Xcaret Park Xcaret is the original “eco-archaeological park” in the Riviera
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I’m writing this the old-fashioned way: pen and paper, a beer in my left hand, feet in the water. There’s an energy here at Mexico’s Pozas Azules that inspires me to write and thankfully I have a kraft paper notebook with me. Who wouldn’t be inspired, surrounded by deep azure pools and shimmering waterfalls? This
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Taxco, Guerrero is such a picture-perfect town that you’d never expect it to be dangerous. But sure enough, there it was on the U.S. State Department website: “Do not travel due to crime”. Immediately, I second-guessed my plans and wondered, is Taxco safe? Just a few years ago, Taxco was a popular side trip from
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I didn’t love Mexico City the first time I went there. It was totally fine — I didn’t dislike it and I’m glad I went — but it didn’t feel special. It didn’t live up to the very high commendations that the rest of the world gave it. I didn’t understand: it’s a world-class city
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Even though I like Mexico City, I’ve spent more time just outside the capital than actually in it. There’s so much to see and do in this part of the country that it’s worth extending your visit to add in some extra stops. If you need some inspiration on where to go after Mexico City,
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“Beans again?” It’s a phrase my husband’s uttered over and over again throughout quarantine, today’s remark coming with an extra ounce of frustration. I’ve made beans practically every night for dinner, half for nutrition and half to work around grocery store limits. But this pot of beans isn’t for dinner, it’s for breakfast. It’s yet
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Puebla falls into an awkward category, with just a little too much to squeeze in on a day trip from Mexico City but not quite enough to merit a dedicated trip of its own. You can see it all in one very long day, but even that requires you to spend the night so you don’t miss
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