Mangroves, Honey, and Coast
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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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…
Continue readingAs 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,…
Continue readingWhen 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…
Continue readingFor 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…
Continue readingMy 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…
Continue readingListening 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…
Continue readingMangroves, 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:…
Continue readingVisiting 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…
Continue readingYucatán 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…
Continue readingIf 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…
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingHave 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…
Continue readingI 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…
Continue readingThe 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…
Continue readingThere 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,…
Continue readingCrocodiles 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…
Continue readingManí 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…
Continue reading“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…
Continue readingStop 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…
Continue readingThere 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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