A Christmas trip to Tepotzotlán for their live performance of a Pastorela.
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Guanajuato
Exploring Guanajuato: A Hidden Gem in Mexico. We loved exploring the cobblestone streets, museums and views of the city as well as listening to the callejoneadas (troubadours).
Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos is a special time throughout Mexico and one not to be missed! Here is a list of our favourite things to do, updated for 2024.
Yucatan
A road trip to the Yucatan where we hung out on the beach, with pigs!, swam in many many cenotes and saw 7 archeological sites, including Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Ek Balam. Plan your trip here!
Holbox
This Easter we checked out Holbox Island — a great place for a family reunion as 10 of us headed there to enjoy the beaches of Holbox.
Las Estacas
Las Estacas is a wonderful one-day escape from Mexico City. It’s a natural, lazy river with deep plunges you can jump into, swimming pools, camping or cabins. My husband lived in Mexico City for three years when he was a pre-teen, and one of his fondest memories is of Las Estacas. Back then there was …
Chiapas
Nine day tour through the jungle of Chiapas, touring archeological sites, walking in the jungle, boat rides, waterfall swims and more.
Mercado Jamaica
Mercado Jamaica has everything you need — fruit, vegetables, flowers, housewares — but my favourite time to go is in October and December when the decorations are out!
Oaxaca City in 4 days
Oaxaca is an ideal long weekend trip, especially for a couples or girls weekend away for shopping and eating.
Las Estacas
Las Estacas is a wonderful one-day escape from Mexico City. It’s a natural, lazy river with deep plunges you can jump into, swimming pools, camping or cabins. My husband lived in Mexico City for three years when he was a pre-teen, and one of his fondest memories is of Las Estacas. Back then there was …
Come From Away 