Mexico Travel Stories

Nov 7, 2019 • 4 min read

Mexican textiles have a rich history, dating back to at least 1400 BCE. In pre-Hispanic times, common fibers used included those from yucca, palm, and maguey…

Oct 12, 2019 • 4 min read

Different parts of Mexico boast different kinds of folk art. Know where to look before heading out on your search.

Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read

Hook your trips around what your kids are learning at school and throw in some new activities and you'll have some of the most enthusiastic traveling…

Sep 18, 2019 • 6 min read

'Is it safe to go to Mexico?' We hear that question constantly, and the answer is always yes, if you know where to go and do your research.

Aug 29, 2019 • 7 min read

In recent years, Día de Muertos has reached unprecedented fame. Here are our suggestions on where to celebrate the holiday in Mexico.

Aug 20, 2019 • 4 min read

Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.

May 28, 2019 • 4 min read

The Nobel Prize-winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz said, ‘The art of the fiesta has been debased almost everywhere else, but not in Mexico.’

Apr 15, 2019 • 4 min read

Semana Santa (Holy Week), with its colorful ceremonies and pageantry, is one of the holiest weeks in the Catholic religion and most widely celebrated…

Feb 12, 2019 • 6 min read

Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…

Oct 31, 2018 • 4 min read

For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…

May 21, 2018 • 4 min read

Craft breweries have arrived en masse in Tijuana, and it’s no surprise to those who know the city well. From parts of town, you could literally throw a…

May 15, 2018 • 16 min read

Begin your Mexican adventure in the winelands of Valle de Guadalupe, before venturing into cowboy country. Next, head to Bahía de los Ángeles to witness …

Feb 27, 2018 • 4 min read

It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…

Feb 22, 2018 • 6 min read

A stylized vision of Baltimore. The colorful Land of the Dead. The ‘Midwest of California’. These are just a few of the places audiences were transported…

Feb 22, 2018 • 4 min read

If you've never tried comida corrida, you're in for a treat. You might be asking, what is comida corrida? Well, it's an affordable lunchtime option served…

Jan 25, 2018 • 5 min read

Mexico City is an international metropolis with everything from Korean barbecue to top class Japanese sushi. You can enjoy homemade pasta at a little…

Dec 5, 2017 • 7 min read

Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit and other well-publicized bastions…

Nov 2, 2016 • 4 min read

Cancún is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist towns, in large part thanks to a nightlife scene that keeps the party going into the small hours every day…

Oct 4, 2016 • 5 min read

Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is a beautiful colonial city with plenty to do. Churches, squares, museums and restaurants, plus a…

May 5, 2015 • 5 min read

There’s nothing quite like Friday night fight night at the Arena México. This long-standing venue in central Mexico City is the place to see one of the…

Oct 29, 2014 • 5 min read

Mexico City is fast becoming one of the world’s great capitals. Contrary to its reputation for being dirty, crowded and dangerous, this city has a rich…

Feb 24, 2010 • 2 min read

Did you hear the one about the island that disappeared?