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Mangroves, Honey, and Coast

19 March, 2021

It’s 7 am. A cup of coffee is my companion on this drive to the Yucatecan coastline which takes just over an hour. I enjoy the ample highway and beautiful…

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Archaeological Sites, Traveling & Getting around

Uxmal: The Jewel of the Puuc

15 March, 2021

As you approach Uxmal, everything changes: the terrain of our flat state suddenly becomes a low range of hills, and in the fertile ground of the south Puuc region, mango,…

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Eco Destinations, Ecology

Tasting and Learning: Miel Nativa Kaban

12 March, 2021

When I was told I was going to a “honey tasting,” I thought of a delicious sampling of honey from different flowers, perhaps from two different types of bees: the…

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Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

Pueblos Mágicos or Magical Towns

10 March, 2021

For many, México (and much of Latin America) gives off a distinct vibe that to many can only be described as magical realism. Along those lines, back in 2001, the…

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Eco Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

The Healing Power of Nature in Yucatán

5 March, 2021

My mission during these difficult times is to find ways to get my kids outside and exploring safely. Fresh air, nature, adventure, and time away from screens, that’s what we…

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Destinations, Un Día en la Vida

Kitesurfing, a Life-Changing Sport

26 February, 2021

Listening to Luis Valerio speak about kitesurfing makes you want to get in touch with nature. With almost 10 years of experience in this extreme yet safe sport that is…

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Eco Destinations, Travel in yucatan

Unbeatable Views in Río Lagartos

15 February, 2021

Mangroves, communities of the pinkest flamingos, an enormous number of birds (migratory and native), crocodiles, and much more await you at one of the most gorgeous natural reserves in Yucatán:…

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Eco Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

Zazil Tunich: More Than Just a Cenote

12 February, 2021

Visiting a cenote is a unique experience, for many it symbolizes stepping into the sacred Maya underworld, and in the cenote-cave Zazil Tunich it becomes so much more. It’s a…

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Haciendas, Traveling & Getting around

A Visit to Yucatán’s Haciendas

3 February, 2021

Yucatán is well-known for its haciendas that are standing monuments to the Green Gold period. There are several in close proximity to Mérida and you can visit them as a…

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Colonial Cities

One House, Two Families: Montejo 495

15 January, 2021

If there is a collective dream for both Yucatecans and visitors alike, it is to discover the enigma of what lies inside house number 495 on Paseo de Montejo. Of…

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Eco Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

Reconnect and Recharge – Kayaking Yucatán’s Mangroves

8 January, 2021

In Yucatán, visitors and residents alike are able to enjoy the many attractions the state has to offer. Swimming in cenotes, enjoying beaches, exploring caves, or trekking along ancient archaeological…

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Destinations, Eco Destinations

A Socially-Distanced Weekend: Valladolid for Families

1 January, 2021

Have you ever considered spending a weekend around Valladolid? Yucatán’s second city has so much to do and see that a weekend isn’t, in truth, enough time to really see…

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Beaches, Traveling & Getting around

El Cuyo: A Yucatecan Paradise

14 December, 2020

I don’t use the phrase “hidden gem” lightly, but when it comes to El Cuyo, we have to acknowledge that this place really is one of Yucatán’s hidden gems. Located…

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Beaches, Traveling & Getting around

Beach Days, Culture Days

11 December, 2020

The beaches of Yucatán are incredible. This is no time for false modesty. Yucatán is home to some of the best beaches you can imagine, especially for the kids, and…

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Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

Cenotes and Community-Based Tourism: Options for a Responsible Getaway

9 December, 2020

There are many cenotes in Yucatán, of all shapes and sizes, but there are a few that are unique for the way in which they’re run. In some Yucatecan communities,…

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Eco Destinations, Ecology

Crocodile Courtships in Yucatán

7 December, 2020

Crocodiles will begin courting between December and the end of January in Yucatán and you may be surprised to learn how tender this interaction is. Crocodiles are highly intelligent and…

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Colonial Cities

Five Reasons to Visit Maní

2 December, 2020

Maní is a small city located in the southern part of the state, near Ticul. I has been recently named a Pueblo Mágico de México. It is famous for being…

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Beaches, Destinations, Eco Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

“Let’s All Go to Sisal!”

2 December, 2020

“Sisal, Sisal, let’s all go to Sisal” is a local expression and an invitation to choose this town as your next destination. Sisal truly has it all: beach, reefs, even…

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Eco Destinations, Traveling & Getting around

Family Camping Trips in Yucatán

12 November, 2020

Stop laughing. I hope you didn’t choke on your morning coffee thinking about camping in Yucatán. Yes, it can be hot, sweaty, and very, very wet here, but not all…

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Archaeological Sites, Traveling & Getting around

Underneath the Surface: Urban Archaeology in Mérida

25 October, 2020

There is no doubt that amongst the many attractions Yucatán has to offer, the cities left behind by the ancient Maya are one of the most significant draws for visitors….

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Destinations

Mangroves, Honey, and Coast

Uxmal: The Jewel of the Puuc

Tasting and Learning: Miel Nativa Kaban

Pueblos Mágicos or Magical Towns

The Healing Power of Nature in Yucatán

Kitesurfing, a Life-Changing Sport

Unbeatable Views in Río Lagartos

Zazil Tunich: More Than Just a Cenote

A Visit to Yucatán’s Haciendas

One House, Two Families: Montejo 495

Reconnect and Recharge – Kayaking Yucatán’s Mangroves

A Socially-Distanced Weekend: Valladolid for Families

El Cuyo: A Yucatecan Paradise

Beach Days, Culture Days

Cenotes and Community-Based Tourism: Options for a Responsible Getaway

Crocodile Courtships in Yucatán

Five Reasons to Visit Maní

“Let’s All Go to Sisal!”

Family Camping Trips in Yucatán

Underneath the Surface: Urban Archaeology in Mérida

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