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.
Category Archives: Mexico
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!
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 2023.
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 …
Malinalco
Malinalco is a Pueblo Magico just under two hours from Mexico City, making it the perfect getaway for a day trip or short long weekend. I really loved Malinalco — the weather was warm, the people were friendly, the food was amazing, oh, and there was a (smallish) hike! I really feel it has something …
Playa San Agustinillo
We loved our week-long stay in the Huatulco area, on the Oaxacan coast in the small town of San Agustinillo. The perfect beachtown getaway.
Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán is a Pueblo Magico just 85 km south of CDMX. In an hour and a half drive you will arrive to a cute town full of great restaurants, hiking and markets to enjoy. I really miss a good hike on a holiday, so this town was high on our list! The first day we …
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a great Pueblo Magico to visit for a weekend from Mexico City.