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Author Archives: mamashinetravel

Oaxaca

The city of Oaxaca is a perfect weekend or week long excursion for delicious food, beautiful architecture, market towns and artesania.

Posted bymamashinetravelApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022Posted in4 day weekend, Long Weekend, Mexico, Week TripTags: mexico travel with kids, Mexico travel with kids; mexico weekend; Puebla;, mexico weekend, pueblo magico6 Comments on Oaxaca

Lagunilla, Antiques Market CDMX

Launilla Antiques Market is a great way to spend a Sunday, hunting for the perfect vintage item for your home.

Posted bymamashinetravelApril 7, 2022Posted inMexico, Mexico CityTags: Mexico City, mexico weekend2 Comments on Lagunilla, Antiques Market CDMX

Jacaranda walking tour CDMX

March and April make for a perfect time to walk the neighbourhoods of Mexico City and see the jacaranda trees in bloom. This is Polanco!

Posted bymamashinetravelApril 4, 2022Posted inDay Trip, Mexico, Mexico CityTags: CDMX, Mexico City, mexico day trip7 Comments on Jacaranda walking tour CDMX

Cerro Castillo 4 day hike

Cerro Castillo in Aysen is a wonderful four-day hike. Be prepared to be self-sufficient as you hike up and down mountain passes, through woods and along ridges. With beautiful views along the way.

Posted bymamashinetravelMarch 24, 2022Posted in4 day weekend, Chile travel, Patagonia, Uncategorized, Week TripTags: chile aysen, Chile itinerary, chile weeklong, hiking chile, Patagonia2 Comments on Cerro Castillo 4 day hike

Puebla, México

A perfect getaway from Mexico City, Puebla has everything for the family — food, pottery, historic streets and a huge pyramid in nearby Cholula.

Posted bymamashinetravelOctober 28, 2021Posted in4 day weekend, MexicoTags: mexico travel with kids, mexico weekend, puebla5 Comments on Puebla, México

Puyuhuapi fjords, PN Queulat and Cerro Castillo

A weeklong adventure in Aysen exploring Villa Cerro Castillo, the fjords of Puyuhuapi and PN Quelat and the hanging glacier.

Posted bymamashinetravelSeptember 26, 2021Posted in2-3 week trip, Chile travel, Uncategorized, Week TripTags: cerro castillo, chile aysen, Chile travel with kids, chile weeklong, hiking chile8 Comments on Puyuhuapi fjords, PN Queulat and Cerro Castillo

Cuasimodo

Cuasimodo is the celebration of communion given to the infirm and sick, and is still celebrated on horseback in Santiago.

Posted bymamashinetravelApril 6, 2021Posted inDay Trip, SantiagoTags: Chile travel with kids, Santiago2 Comments on Cuasimodo

W hike in Torres del Paine

Detailed information on how to organise and plan your own W hike in Torres del Paine — from basic to high comfort to luxury — including maps, packing lists and more

Posted bymamashinetravelMarch 7, 2021Posted in2-3 week trip, Chile travel, Patagonia, Week TripTags: day hikes, hiking chile, Patagonia8 Comments on W hike in Torres del Paine

Parque Nacional Conguillío

Parque Nacional Conguillío is a beautiful southern park showcasing the araucaria (monkey puzzle trees), crystal lakes and snow-capped volcanoes. The variety of trails makes it accessible for all ability of hiker.

Posted bymamashinetravelFebruary 11, 2021February 12, 2021Posted in2-3 week trip, Week TripTags: camping with kids, hiking chile, hiking with kids4 Comments on Parque Nacional Conguillío

Barrio Italia

Enjoy all Santiago has to offer with this family walking tour (mostly an eating tour!) of Barrio Italia.

Posted bymamashinetravelJanuary 20, 2021Posted inChile travel, Day Trip, Santiago, UncategorizedTags: SantiagoLeave a comment on Barrio Italia

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Happy 🇨🇦 Canadá Day from 🇲🇽 #canadaday #cdmx
Oaxaca! So much to discover. Handmade rugs. The food! Market towns. Petrified waterfalls. Kids said paintball was the best 🤪😂
Happy Palm Sunday #oaxaca #hierveelagua #palmsunday
Lagunilla is a great way to spend a Sunday hunting for antique and vintage items.
The jacarandas are in bloom in Mexico City. Take a walk through Polanco and enjoy the colourful sites!
Hiking for four days in Chile’s Cerro Castillo was pure bliss! Details in blog link.
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