Did you know that Mexico is also known for some of the best islands this world has to offer? Here’s our curated list of the best islands in Mexico to visit. With 7,000 miles (km) of coastline, Mexico is blessed with over 1,300 islands and tiny islets. The spearmint postcard-perfect Caribbean coast is dotted with isles that have been developed for tourism; while the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Baja California and the Pacific coast off the Nayarit coast harbor hidden paradises that only those adventurous enough venture to. Whether you’re looking for secluded castaway islands or tourist hotspo ..read more

Chiapas is a rare slice of Mexico brimming with waterfalls, magical towns, and Mayan ruins. Here is my detailed 10-day Chiapas itinerary packed with outdoor adventures. Tucked in southern Mexico straddling the Guatemala border, Chiapas is a forgotten state, one that has been sadly neglected by the government. It’s a shame, as Chiapas is brimming with some of Mexico’s greatest natural wonders: from the spectacular el Chiflon waterfalls to the well-preserved Palenque ruins and alpine lakes at Laguna de Montebello. Thankfully, Chiapas has also escaped the clutches of mass tourism and managed to s ..read more

Huasteca Potosina is well-known in Mexico for its milky blue waterfalls and natural swimming holes. Here’s our pick of the best San Luis Potosi waterfalls to visit. If there’s one thing that San Luis Potosi is famous for, it’s the waterfalls — dreamy cascades with milky blue natural pools and aquamarine running streams, surrounded by lush sub-tropical rainforests. The waterfalls in this northeastern state of Mexico look absolutely out of this world, so rich in their turquoise hue because of the high calcium content in the surrounding rocks. Most of these waterfalls are concentrated in the sub ..read more

Heading to Los Cabos? Here’s a comprehensive list of things to do in Los Cabos, covering both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Blessed with wide empty beaches frequented by humpback whales, Los Cabos is easily one of the most popular beach destinations in Mexico. Despite its location in the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, it’s well connected to many parts of the US and Mexico via a cheap flight.  Many people don’t know that Los Cabos is actually made up of the two towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo linked by a 34km (21-mile) Tourist Corridor of beach-fro ..read more

Looking to hit the beach in Baja California? Here are some of the best beaches in Baja California for every type of traveler. Baja California is one of the longest peninsulas in the world, thrusting out like a spear, parting the Mexican mainland from the Pacific Ocean. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Cortez on the other, Baja California has approximately 3,000 km (1,900 miles) of coastline and approximately 65 islands. Ranging from sparkling white strands to rugged sands fringed by coastal cliffs, there is really no shortage of beaches in Baja California ..read more

Experience the best of Baja California Sur with this 10-day Baja road trip that’ll take you from glitzy Cabo San Lucas to the pristine beaches in the Sea of Cortez. Like a giant serpent jutting out into the wildlife-rich Sea of Cortez, Baja California is a stunning peninsula blessed with some of the wildest and most rugged landscapes in Mexico. Baja California Sur (the southern half of the peninsula), in particular, is covered in huge swathes of cacti-studded desert, backdropped by dramatic mountains and ringed with some of the most pristine beaches in Mexico.  We recently did an epic Baj ..read more

Whether you’re heading to Mexico for a beach holiday or an epic adventure, here is our comprehensive guide on what to pack for Mexico. If you’re wondering what to pack for Mexico — whether it’s to Cancun or the Copper Canyon — then you have come to the right place. I moved to Mexico in 2021 and have traveled all over the country from the capital city to the less-visited corners. I’ve needed to be just as prepared for underwater adventures in Baja California as I was for the chilly mountains of Chiapas. This Mexico packing list can be adapted to any destination in the country and ..read more

Tequila is arguably one of the most fun, vibrant spots in Mexico. Here’s my complete guide to visiting Tequila Jalisco, including where to stay and which distilleries to visit. Did you know that tequila is actually named after the town where it originated? The town of Tequila is in fact one of the cutest pueblos mágicos or magical towns in Mexico, with pastel-colored colonial buildings and cobblestoned streets surrounded by agave fields. The beautiful agave landscapes and age-old distilleries of Tequila have even earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status.   On our recent trip ..read more

Wondering where to stay in Cozumel? In this guide, I’ve put together an accommodation guide with my top picks for the best hotels in Cozumel.  Cozumel has become one of Mexico’s most popular destinations thanks to its rich marine life, host of first class resorts and its stunning landscape. You’ll find great snorkel and dive sites dotted all over the island’s shore, as well as empty beaches and scenic coastal drives.  I recently revisited Cozumel Island (my last visit was 10 years ago), and was blown away by how pristine it has remained. The place still holds its natural beauty despi ..read more

The migrating monarch butterflies in Mexico are a natural phenomenon well worth seeing! Here’s my complete guide on how to experience them at their best. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies from Canada and United States flood to the rugged forested mountains of central Mexico. The boreal forests of Michoacán and Estado de Mexico provide respite for more than a billion monarchs. The trees turn a glorious shade of orange, when veiled with monarchs, literally bending their branches under their collective weight. This annual migration of monarch butterflies is one of the natural wonders ..read more