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Guides for destinations and travelling in Mexico & Canada, hotel reviews, facts about Mexico and Canada.
You will read interesting reviews, tips and recommendations to help make your travels the most fun and smooth as possible!
Looking for a beautiful and chill place to visit! Bacalar is just that! It takes a little time to learn about all the interesting things to do in Bacalar. I am going to share my guide to Bacalar, Mexico with you. Let’s go!
Puerto Vallarta is already such a beautiful place, to add to that there is even a butterfly sanctuary that is called Mariposario Jardin Magico. That translates to Magical Butterfly Garden. What a nice name! I am going to share everything that you need to know about visiting the Butterfly sanctuary in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Here your questions will be answered such as “What’s it like in Puerto Vallarta?” or “What is Puerto Vallarta known for?” or “why should I visit Puerto Vallarta?”
This is coming from me, someone who has lived in Puerto Vallarta and loves it, here is your complete guide to beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
I was so excited to check out the all-new Mayan train that I had to experience it!
I am going to share my experience and everything that you need to know about getting from Cancun to Valladolid on the Mayan Train.
If you have never been to Valladolid, you are missing out!
It is a Pueblo Magico in Mexico that is full of charm, authenticity, and history.
Here I am going to share some of the best things to do in Valladolid, Mexico.
Have you ever eaten in a cave restaurant? It is an actual restaurant inside of a cave. This is actually a cenote and a cave that you can dine in with a full restaurant inside! If you have never been to Alux Restaurant and Lounge, I’m going to tell you everything that you need to know before you go!
Do you love mariachi music as much as I do? The horns, harp, guitars, trumpets, accordians, playing in unison as the mariachis wear matching charro outfits and sombreros!
The mariachis approach your table and ask which song you want to request…You don’t know the names of any songs, so you say La Bamba.
Even though you really enjoy the music, you may not know which songs to request.
Here is everything that you want to know about visiting the Ven A La Luz large wooden sculpture!
So you’ve seen these really epic pictures on Instagram of people posing with this amazing huge wooden statue of a woman…
… Well I’m hear to answer all your questions…
Here is your Guide to the Ven a La Luz in Tulum to answer all of your questions and help make your experience and photos awesome!
If you’re visiting Tulum and you’re staying downtown, you will see that there’s a lot going on in the area.
Tulum has a fun downtown area! On Avenida Tulum there are some great hotels, bars, shops, and, of course, some great restaurants!
Here are some of the best downtown Tulum restaurants.
Are you wondering what bus travel in Mexico is like?
Sometimes the bus is a much better deal than a flight, but is it worth it to take the bus in Mexico rather than fly?
Well, here is your ultimate guide to long bus trips in Mexico.
Playa Del Carmen is a beautiful place to enjoy in Mexico! It’s visited by people from around the world every year! It’s also a good place to visit if you’re looking for a party and good times!
I am going to share some fun things to do in Playa Del Carmen to help make your trip even more awesome!
Mexican Independence Day is the ultimate day to celebrate Mexico and Mexican culture.
It’s a day to share Mexican pride and all traditional Mexican things.
Here I am going to share all about how to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
As Mexico is the 13th largest country in the world, it is very diverse.
Mexico is so much more than beaches and tacos.
Here I am going to share a list of interesting facts about Mexico with you.
The 3rd largest monolith in the world is in Mexico! Bernal, Querataro, Mexico, to be specific. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this monolith, including information to help you climb it safely, and how to prepare.
Are you going to visit Bernal, Mexico?
This is your guide to visting Bernal! Bernal is located in Queretaro, Mexico.
I will be including things to know before you, things to do and more important details to help you have an amazing time in Bernal, Mexico!
This is my list of 15 must-try unique experiences in Sayulita! Maybe some of these activities you only experience once… so why not!
When in Sayulita, these are some of the unique experiences that you can have!
If you’re looking for a guaranteed-to-see-mariachi-place, this is it!
Casa Guadalajara Bar & Grill is the up and coming mariachi restaurant in Puerto Vallarta!
It’s a fairly new place, so I’m going to share all the details here!
Mariachis EVERYDAY! Yep, everyday!
When you think Mexican music-most people think mariachi music! It’s a Mexican tradition!
It has such an authentic, beautiful and fun vibe!
If you’re heading to Puerto Vallarta, here is a complete guide for enjoying and finding mariachi bands in Puerto Vallarta!
Mexico is known for its amazing cuisine, but being a vegetarian in Mexico can add a twist to dining in Mexico.
Of course, this depends on where you are…
This blog is an exclusive guide for vegetarians, not vegans or meat eaters.
If you have not heard about Pueblos Magicos (translation – Magical Towns) in Mexico you are missing out!!!
If you’re looking for a new Mexican destination to visit, I highly recommend choosing a Pueblo Magico!
I am going to share with you why I think Pueblos Magicos are so awesome, and why I think you will enjoy visiting them!
Looking for some beach time in Huatulco? Maybe you’re in Huatulco now, or you’re headed there.
There were 2 beaches that I really enjoyed while I was in Huatulco, Mexico. I would like to share these beaches with you!
If you’re planning a trip to Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico, check this out – Hotel Bahia Huatulco!
Location, cleanliness, hotel decor & atmosphere and amenities and perks. These are some factors that I think are important, what about you? I really enjoyed my time at Hotel Bahia Huatulco, so I want to share it with you!
This seemed like such an amazing experience that I couldn’t pass up!
I love turtles 🐢 and watching them go free into the ocean… How beautiful! 🥰
It was one of the most beautiful experiences ever!! I loved it!!
Here is my list of the must-see and must-do things in Puerto Escondido to help make your trip the best it can be!
I hope you have an amazing time and experience the most that you can while you’re in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico! 🙂
First time travelling to Mexico? …Or maybe you haven’t been in a long time!
Well, check out these top tips.
I have travelled in many different states of Mexico, and I have learned as I went. So, I’m going to share my top tips with you to help you have an even more amazing time in Mexico!
The Puerto Vallarta boardwalk is awesome!! I love it and I want to share it with you! So, here is my ultimate guide to enjoying and exploring the malecon in Puerto Vallarta.
The word in Spanish for the boardwalk is the ‘malecon’.
Did you know that there are pyramids in Mexico?
Yep, there are!
Actually, the pyramids that I visited are not far from Mexico City… about a 1-hour drive.
So we were walking by some mountains and hills when I saw an arched-opening in the mountain.
Naturally, I walked up to it because I wanted to see what was inside!
To say that I was surprised is an understatement!
It was actually a cave, and when I looked inside, I couldn’t believe it!
Are you trying to decide where to stay for your vacation in Puerto Vallarta? You know you want a beachfront hotel, but you’re not sure which one…
If your checklist includes: great location by the beach, clean, safe, and very nice, then I have the perfect place for you!
Are you looking for some restaurants in Puerto Vallarta where you don’t need to get all dressed up? Well, you are in luck, there are so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta!!
…and the good news, many of them don’t have a formal dress code. A
Who wants to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world??
If you are all about that type of adventure, I bet you’re wondering where it is…
Well, I crossed it! I think I held my breathe for half of it, the first time, but I crossed it! Twice!!
Are you planning your vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? Vacations can be expensive, food, drinks, excursions, souvenirs, gifts… I could go on and on… Looking for some FREE things to do while in Puerto Vallarta?? Looking to save some cash while vacationing in Mexico??
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