You Say You Want Undiscovered, Uncrowded Places? Visit La Paz, Baja Sur Mexico Before The Crowds When most people think of Baja, they think of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the busy tourist corridor between them. But there’s

You Say You Want Undiscovered, Uncrowded Places? Visit La Paz, Baja Sur Mexico Before The Crowds When most people think of Baja, they think of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the busy tourist corridor between them. But there’s
In 1992, I took an excursion that changed the way I travel forever. Instead of spending another day moving between the lounge chairs at my Cancun hotel’s pool or beach, I took the Mayaland bus to Chichen Itza. At that time there was
A Brief Visit to Hacienda El Carmen, the Fortaleza Distillery and the Ruins of Guachimontones. When most people think of Mexico, they think of beaches, seaside resorts, and fabulous food. The real treasures of Mexico can be found inland, in
Buying at the source and finding regional craft specialties Like the food, craft items in Mexico are regional and the three states that make up the Yucatan peninsula: Quintano Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche are renowned for particular specialties. The most
I’m still not sure what prompted me to get up from my Cancun lounge chair to make the lengthy bus voyage to Chichen Itza on my first trip to the Yucatan in the early 90s. At that time, vacation meant
Campeche, the Yucatan Peninsula’s UNESCO world heritage city that is virtually unknown outside of Mexico, is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever visited. The historic center features narrow streets lined with meticulously preserved colonial buildings, surrounded by walls built to keep
Unless you plan to join the cartel, become a high-ranking Mexican military or police officer before your next vacation, your chance of encountering danger is slim…. At least once a year, I go to Mexico. And, I’m not dead. Before every