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Divers in clear blue water in Cenote Dos Ojos, Mexico.
Mexico

The Best Cenotes in Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is to visit their numerous cenotes.  The problem is, there are so many you could literally spend your entire holiday going from one to the next and still miss most of them.

By Claire, 3 yearsJuly 27, 2019 ago
Blue agave fields on a Tequila, Jalisco tour.
Mexico

A day trip to Tequila, Jalisco. Tours and tequila tasting!

Did you know tequila is named after a town in Mexico? If you plan on doing a tequila tasting tour, this is THE place to do it. Find out how…

By Claire, 3 yearsMarch 13, 2019 ago
Relaxing in hammocks in water with letters HOLBOX on top in Mexico
Mexico

The 15 Best Things to do in Holbox, Mexico ( + complete guide)

We didn’t fall completely in love with Isla Holbox. But we know exactly where we went wrong! Get our comprehensive travel guide including the best things to do in Holbox, where to stay, how to get there and more tips.

By Claire, 3 yearsMarch 6, 2019 ago
Collection of stone mayan ruins at Ek Balam, Valladolid, Mexico.
Mexico

Exploring the Ek’ Balam Ruins, near Valladolid

For people wanting to visit Mayan ruins while in Mexico but don’t fancy joining hordes of other tourists, Ek’ Balam ruins are a perfect choice.  While covering a smaller area, the ruins are still impressive and have the most amazing pyramid I’ve seen!

By Claire, 3 yearsFebruary 27, 2019 ago
Woman floating in deep blue water of Cenote Oxman, Valladolid Mexico, surrounded by hanging roots.
Mexico

Why you should visit Cenote Oxman in Valladolid

While spending time in Valladolid, Mexico we discovered Cenote Oxman, a little known cenote that quickly became our favourite cenote in Mexico. This is a fantastic alternative to the popular cenotes that get crowded with tour groups every day.  

By Claire, 3 yearsFebruary 21, 2019 ago
Main pyramid at Chichen Itza Maya ruins, Mexico
Mexico

Tips for Visiting Chichén Itzá without the Crowds

Chichén Itzá might be overrun with tourists but is still defnitely worth a visit. Get our tips for visiting Chichén Itzá without the crowds!

By Claire, 3 yearsFebruary 13, 2019 ago
Red sunset behind palm trees on the beach with the world's longest pier in the background in Progreso, Mexico.
Mexico

Making the most of our time in Progreso, Mexico house sitting!

We had no intention of returning to Mexico this year.  We know we love it, we’ve seen a lot of it and spent a lot of time there.  However, when a Mexico house sit came up in the Yucatan Peninsula we couldn’t say no. Progreso is a town on the Read more…

By Claire, 4 yearsJanuary 31, 2019 ago
Tall stone pyramid surrounded by trees with people climbing to the top at Coba ruins, Mexico.
Mexico

The Best Day Trip from Tulum to Coba Ruins, Mexico

You can’t visit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and not visit Mayan ruins.  Well you could, but that would be a big mistake!  Not only are they an incredible slice of history, they are also a great adventure.  We took a day trip from Tulum to Coba ruins.   Mexico has so Read more…

By Claire, 4 yearsJanuary 21, 2019 ago
Clear turquoise water with cliff overhang in cenote near Tulum Mexico
Mexico

Exploring Cenote Sac Actun

There are so many cenotes throughout the Yucatan Peninsula that it can be really difficult to decide which one(s) to visit during your trip to Mexico. Each one is a little different and offers a unique experience so it comes down to personal preference – and recommendations. We visited Cenote Read more…

By Claire, 4 yearsJanuary 3, 2019 ago
View of blue lake and palapa from our rooftop patio in Laguna Bacalar, Mexico
Mexico

Two Weeks in the Yucatan Peninsula – Itinerary for an amazing trip!

Imagine spending your morning exploring ancient Mayan ruins, sweating as you climb a pyramid in the tropical sun, then cooling off with a swim in a cenote or heading straight to a picture-perfect Caribbean beach.  Sound like a dream? It doesn’t have to be.  We recently spent a little over Read more…

By Claire, 4 yearsDecember 29, 2018 ago

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