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Roaming Around Mexico

Hola! During all our years of traveling around the world, we've spent more time in Mexico than any other nation. We love it. Here, you'll find an archive of all our blog posts that shows off some of our favorite places within this dynamic country.

How to Visit Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: On Your Own or Tour

March 22, 2023 By John Widmer 326 Comments

Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural attraction to visit in Mexico. From the thick Yucatan jungle, freshwater marshes extend out through a series of lagoons all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of this […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Bargains, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

75+ Best Mexico Travel Tips to Know (2023)

February 28, 2023 By John Widmer 1 Comment

Mexico travel tips

Mexico is such a spectacular travel destination. Visitors to Mexico are regularly wowed by its warm culture, delicious cuisine, fascinating archeological sites, beautiful beaches, and charming traditions. Yet before packing your bags to enjoy the country’s splendors, there are lots of Mexico travel tips and cultural advice for visitors to […]

Filed Under: Preparing, Travel Tips, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

The 15 Best Things to Do in Merida Mexico 2023: Travel Guide & Tips

February 22, 2023 By John Widmer 79 Comments

Merida sign in Plaza Grande Merida Mexico

Mérida, Mexico, has so much to offer visitors. We’ve been regularly traveling to Yucatan’s lovely capital city for nearly a decade and continue to discover so many awesome things to do in Merida each visit. It’s become one of our favorite travel destinations in Mexico. Hence, we’re always happy to […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Merida, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America, Top 5

Day of the Dead in Mexico City: 10 Best Things to Do in 2023 + Where to Go

January 23, 2023 By John Widmer 56 Comments

Great Ofrenda of the Zócalo in Mexico City

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City is a festive and fascinating experience, with so many different things to do! And the 2023 Dia de Muertos celebrations in Mexico City should be the biggest and most robust yet, as new annual events continue to be added to the wide […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

The 15 Best Day Trips in the Yucatan from Merida Mexico

January 17, 2020 By John Widmer 71 Comments

Day Trips from Merida Mexico

One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan, which is so full of intriguing excursions to take. That’s exactly why we rank Yucatan day trips as #1 in our Best Things to Do in Merida Travel Guide. There are so many awesome day trips from Merida […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Merida, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Mexico Trip 2019: Highlights, Reflections, and Trip Budget

August 27, 2019 By John Widmer 5 Comments

map of travel route through Mexico 2019

It’s been another fantastic slow trip through Mexico. Yet we are currently closing in on our final week in this beautiful country. With our time winding down, we thought to write a little travel update to recap our time roaming around Mexico this year. This Mexico trip isn’t quite over […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Monthly Updates Tagged With: Mexico, North America

Best Things to Do in Oaxaca Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips

June 20, 2019 By John Widmer 58 Comments

Oaxaca is a colonial city in Mexico with walkable streets and is surrounded by mountains

Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s cultural and culinary hubs. Yet while culture and delicious food are indeed highlights, there is much more to discover and so many awesome things to do in Oaxaca! There’s lots of fun to be had within the city of Oaxaca itself. The walkable historic city […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Eating Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

15 Best Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

May 27, 2019 By John Widmer 77 Comments

Avenida Guadalupe is a popular pedestrian street in San Cristobal de las Casas lined with many shops, cafes, and restaurants

San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico is a wonderful place for travelers to base themselves for countless adventures throughout the state of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas is a lovely and lively town in Southern Mexico, largely inhabited by indigenous people, which adds an interesting cultural flair. San Cristobal […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Adventures Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Best Things to Do in Guanajuato Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips

April 15, 2019 By John Widmer 62 Comments

Couple looking at colorful Guanajuato from above the town

Guanajuato is such an intriguing place to travel in Mexico with so many awesome things to do! Many people say that Guanajuato is the most beautiful city in Mexico. We can’t disagree. This colorful colonial city is simply stunning. Located smack in the middle of Mexico’s central highlands, there is […]

Filed Under: Destination Guides, Drinking Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Eating Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Yucatan Cuisine & Value

January 12, 2019 By John Widmer 62 Comments

Los Cuatro Yucas at la chaya maya, one of the best restaurants in Merida

We’ve been popping into the “white city” regularly during the past five years and have had a chance to check out many of the best restaurants in Merida, Mexico. Armed with a notepad of recommendations and an endless array of restaurants to try, we have set out on a mission […]

Filed Under: Eating Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Travel Update: Roaming Around Mexico 2018

December 8, 2018 By John Widmer Leave a Comment

John & Heather drinking a cantarito in Mexico

Greetings from the Sunshine State! We’re currently roaming around Florida and it sure is living up to its nickname! We’re back here in the USA and it’s been a while since our last travel update on the blog. So as we’re passing back through the States, we figured this would […]

Filed Under: Monthly Updates, Blogs Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

Top 10 Best Things to Do In Morelia Mexico

October 7, 2018 By John Widmer 45 Comments

Things to do in Morelia title - Morelia sign in front of aqueduct

Is Morelia one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets? It may be. While exploring the beautiful pink stone colonial architecture of Morelia’s historic center, we couldn’t help but feel like we stumbled into yet another place in Mexico that is clearly flying under the radar. Anchored by the glowing cathedral, this historic […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

How to Visit the Ruta Puuc: Yucatan’s Road Trip Across the Ancient Mayan World

September 8, 2018 By John Widmer 26 Comments

Collage highlighting the Ruta Puuc, showing: rental car driving down road, Heather taking pictures at Uxmal and Sayil ruins

The Ruta Puuc (Puuc Route) is a fascinating trip to take from Merida, Mexico. This roadway slices through the Yucatan to connect various ancient ruins for such an interesting look into the ancient Mayan culture. Embarking on the Ruta Puuc is a great adventure to take in the Yucatan, whether […]

Filed Under: Adventures Around the World, Destination Guides, Merida, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

15 Best Things to Do in Queretaro Mexico: Travel Guide

August 19, 2018 By John Widmer 53 Comments

Best 15 Things To Do in Queretaro Mexico

Querétaro is an emerging star of a travel destination in Mexico and has quickly joined our growing list of favorites places within the country. It’s such a pleasant colonial city to experience in the central highlands of Mexico. We found so many fun things to do in Queretaro to make […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Around the World, Destination Guides Tagged With: Central America, Mexico, North America

The Tequila Herradura Express: Tequila Train from Guadalajara

July 12, 2017 By John Widmer 17 Comments

boarding the Tequila Herradura Express in Guadalajara Mexico

The state of Jalisco is the birthplace and home of Mexico’s most famous liquor: tequila. So when roaming around Jalisco’s impressive capital of Guadalajara, we had to get out amongst the agave fields and haciendas. That’s when we discovered something called the Tequila Herradura Express! The Tequila Herradura Express is […]

Filed Under: Drinking Around the World, Eating & Drinking Around the World, Eating Around the World, Travel Tips Around the World Tagged With: Mexico, North America

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