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Mexico is a richly varied destination that draws travelers with its blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, dramatic landscapes, and world-famous cuisine. From the turquoise Caribbean waters of the Riviera Maya to the colonial streets of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, the country offers experiences for nearly every style of trip. What makes Mexico especially memorable is the way archaeological wonders, lively city life, traditional markets, and beach escapes all exist within easy reach, giving visitors a chance to experience both deep cultural heritage and laid-back coastal beauty.
Highlights include exploring Maya and Aztec sites such as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán, tasting regional dishes like tacos al pastor, mole, and fresh ceviche, and enjoying destinations such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos. Travelers can snorkel in cenotes, watch sunsets over the Pacific, join local festivals, and shop for handmade crafts in colorful artisan towns. For practical planning, Spanish is helpful though widely visited areas are tourist-friendly, intercity buses are often comfortable and affordable, and it is wise to use official transport, carry cash for smaller businesses, stay aware of regional safety guidance, and pack for varied climates depending on whether you are heading to beaches, highland cities, or desert regions.
The best time to visit Mexico is from January through April, with January and February standing out as the strongest months based on popularity data. This period generally offers pleasant weather in many regions, making it ideal for combining city sightseeing, cultural travel, and beach time before the hotter and rainier months later in the year.
First of all: I had planned for 3 nights, but ended up staying for 10 because I absolutely loved it here. Guanajuato has the perfect size for me, everything is within walking...
I traveled from Puerto Escondido to Puebla and spent 3 nights here. The temperatures here are finally comfortable, around 23 degrees (previously around 33 degrees), so the...
With the night bus, I reach Oaxaca. This is another place that is very charming at first sight. The city center around the central square is colorful, vendors offer their goods,...
The past two days, we spent in the mountains at an altitude of about 3200m. The first hike was nice, but not very spectacular. While Henni felt warmed up, the high altitude was...
Today we visited the Pyramids of Teotihuacán. The day started off a bit difficult as the tequila had a lasting effect, so Aldo, who was kind enough to be our tour guide, had to...
After a 12-hour flight, we finally landed in Ciudad de Mexico at 4 am local time. A good hour later, we were already at Micha's house celebrating our reunion with a shot of...
Summary of 39 days in Mexico: - I visited 4 out of 32 regions, the country is really huge and has a lot to offer - Visited 5 ruins - Got to know 6 different beach destinations -...
Wed, 5.2 - Thu, 6.2 After a late breakfast and a little rest after the long bus journey, I visited the zoo in Tuxtla. There were a lot of birds, snakes, spiders, crocodiles,...
Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan 2020 Located 4 hours bus ride away from Oaxaca City, San Jose del Pacifico is the mountain village - my last stop before heading back to the beach. It...
Oaxaca (pronounced wah-chah-kah) is a region south of Mexico City with its capital Oaxaca de Juárez. Bus miles traveled so far from Mexico City to Oaxaca approx. 550 km After...
My plan was to come back at least somewhat tanned. Accordingly, we gave the beach a chance, despite occasional rain, strong gusts of wind, and clouds. We were more or less...
About Curt or QUAFF, I was appointed to the jury of the Copa Cervecera del Pacifico, a Mexican beer contest. Last year there were 300 beers submitted, this year there were 600....
Mexico was not planned, but since the flight from Cancun to Cuba was much cheaper than from Belize and I could continue traveling with Nathan for a few more days, I decided to...
Today we woke up at seven o'clock and witnessed the arrival in Cozumel, an island in Mexico. At nine o'clock, our ferry started for our excursion. Today we went on a full...
The lake is a dream come true: turquoise water and docks with stunning photo opportunities. The town is not too big, there are a few small cafes and restaurants, the locals live...
On April 2nd, 2018, the time has come. A long-held dream finally comes true: a journey on a cargo ship. After intensive preparations, my ship, the White Shark of the French...
February 20, 2018: The first few weeks of the year flew by really quickly. Who would have thought that the day of departure would come so fast. Wake up at 5 o'clock in the...
We traveled to Campeche from San Cristobal. Since it was a total travel time of about 16 hours, we split the trip into 2 days and stayed in Palenque in between. There is not...
Maya ruins on the dream beach of the Riviera Maya
A vacation day at a quiet spot in the Caribbean...
Soaking up the sun, cooling off in the sea, dozing in the sun, chatting, making plans for our next trips, having fresh fish for lunch
So Malte said goodbye, we had a day of Spring Break, wild. I don't need it, but it was probably quite funny. So out of Cancun, we are once again a mixed group, USA, Canada,...
Early in the morning, we start again with the bus to Tulum. Once we arrived here, we join a guide who explains the historical buildings to us. Afterwards, we explore the site on...
After a long flight, we finally arrived at our hostel in Cancun. Lukas spent the first two days in bed as he was sick. But we met a lot of nice people with whom we had a lot of...
the Maya toilet :-)
A little addendum to our first Mexico part....When we spent our time on Isla Mujeres at the beginning, we treated ourselves to a little highlight....Snorkeling with the largest...
Friday I took the bus from Tulum to Merida and my start to the city wasn't the best. For one thing, I felt the need to go home all day. The skydive was like the culmination of...
After two very calm and very warm days at sea during the crossing from Huatulco to Cabo San Lucas, we are now significantly further north and it is also cooler. Cabo San Lucas...
After breakfast, I spent the morning in Morelia visiting two museums. The first one was the Museo Regional Michoacano and the second one was the birthplace of José Maria...