With dozens of great hotels in Mexico City, one of the harder parts of my trip planning was choosing a hotel. I cheated a bit this time — I had a split stay since my time was divided anyway, with two nights in Mexico City at the beginning of my trip and another two nights […]
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Even though I’ve been to Teotihucan before, I couldn’t pass up a return visit to see the pyramids of Teotihucan at night. Walking down the Avenue of the Dead under a star-filled sky sounded awe-inspiring and I have to admit that the thought of floodlit pyramids sounded pretty. Besides, Teotihuacan was the highlight of my
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For a more substantial meal, the most interesting place to eat is at La Gruta restaurant. This restaurant is literally inside a large cave for an unbeatable atmosphere. Food is average to good, with most dishes 200-300 pesos. It’s worth it for the unique setting. There are a hundred different tours to Teotihuacan, most of
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It was the butterflies that prompted our visit to Mexico. I could only dream of millions of monarch butterflies fluttering around us — so many you don’t know where to look. But for a few months each winter, it’s not a dream. It’s a reality, at least at Piedra Herrada Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary near Valle
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With its indigenous culture and delicious food, there’s no surprise that Oaxaca is a popular Mexican destination. But if you’re planning a trip to this remarkable city, you might be wondering “is Oaxaca safe?” While, like anywhere, there is a possibility that a problem will occur, in general Oaxaca is safe to visit. Oaxaca Mexico
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If it was possible to rate entire cities on Yelp, Oaxaca Mexico would always receive two stars or five. You either love it or hate it, depending on how you approach the trip and what you want from your travels. It’s not for everyone, but it’s the perfect destination for someone. So is traveling to
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My trip to San Cristobal Mexico was entirely unplanned. I needed a change of pace from Spanish school in Guatemala, so jaunted over the border for a week-long stay. One of the most picturesque towns in Mexico, the cobblestone streets, colonial plazas, and colorful buildings are delightfully scenic. For most people, I recommend only a
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my multiple trips to Mexico, it’s that not all buses are created equal. I’ve been in everything from crowded minibuses that are stuck in first gear to luxury buses that put the USA to shame. Of these, ADO Bus Mexico is the operator you want if at all possible
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Within striking distance of Mexico City lies the high mountain pass of Paso de Cortes, home to the country’s famous twin volcanoes and setting of a tragic Aztec love story. At 17,802 feet, Popocatepetl volcano is off limits due to frequent activity, but climbing Iztaccihuatl leads you through pristine wilderness to clear views of the
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My first two days in Puebla were spectacular and then everything fell apart. In retrospect, I can tell you exactly what changed. For two days, I traveled the local, Mexican way, but my last 24 hours relied on things working like they do back home in the USA. And they really, really didn’t. I learned
