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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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If you’ve ever spent any time on the coast of our beautiful state of Yucatán for sure you’ll have spotted the mangroves that stand between so much of our land…
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Are you concerned about sharing a pool with strangers? Tired of loud guests intruding on your peace? Love the luxuries, but not the surprises? How would you like a resort…
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Don’t worry. I’m absolutely not here to lecture anyone. I just want to explain my family’s journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle and help people to see that this isn’t…
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Perhaps you have heard the term eco-tourism, where anyone with a tree promotes their touristic attraction claiming it is eco-friendly and sustainable. Eco-tourism, eco-friendly, and sustainable are just a few…
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“Trails represent travel – getting lost and finding yourself” our guide Ulyses says, while he pedals alongside me surrounded by the lush Yucatecan countryside. On a spring morning, I go…
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Sensational tourism destinations exist all around the world. It’s a given that for many people, Yucatán is one of them. That’s why today I want to tell you about a…
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“Over there at 11 o’clock,” the nature guide Ismael Arellano Ciau whispers without moving while he uses the dial of an imaginary watch as a reference to guide my eye…
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The natural wonders of the state of Yucatán are innumerable and some of the most important and unusual are the cenotes, or sinkholes. It is estimated that there are more…
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Boats, big pink birds, and a swim in a mangrove spring all followed by a play on the beach. What could be more fun for the kids (and adults, too)?…
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There’s something quite otherworldly about El Corchito, the ecological reserve just outside Progreso. For starters, it’s sort of hidden in plain sight and is completely inaccessible except by lancha (small…
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Cuxtal in Maya means “life.” The Cuxtal Reserve, covering 10,757 hectares, is a protected natural area right next to Mérida. It includes Xmatkuil, Molas, Dzoyaxché, and six other municipalities. It…
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