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Canadian family with three children now living and traveling in Mexico, previously in Chile.

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A Hilarious Night at Tepotzotlán’s Live Pastorela

A Christmas trip to Tepotzotlán for their live performance of a Pastorela.

Posted bymamashinetravelDecember 22, 2024Posted inDay Trip, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico Pueblo Magico, UncategorizedTags: Mexico, Mexico City, mexico day trip, mexico travel with kids, north-america, pueblo magico, travel1 Comment on A Hilarious Night at Tepotzotlán’s Live Pastorela

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).

Posted bymamashinetravelDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024Posted in4 day weekend, Long Weekend, Mexico, Mexico Pueblo Magico, UncategorizedTags: food, guanajuato, Mexico, travelLeave a comment on Guanajuato

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.

Posted bymamashinetravelApril 16, 2024Posted in4 day weekend, Long Weekend, Mexico, Mexico beaches, Uncategorized, Week TripTags: beach, cancun, holbox, Mexico, mexico beach, mexico long weekend, mexico travel with kids, mexico week, mexico weekend, travel4 Comments on 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 …

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Posted bymamashinetravelApril 15, 2024Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Las Estacas

Oaxaca City in 4 days

Oaxaca is an ideal long weekend trip, especially for a couples or girls weekend away for shopping and eating.

Posted bymamashinetravelOctober 12, 2023Posted in4 day weekend, Mexico, Mexico Pueblo Magico, UncategorizedTags: Mexico, mexico long weekend, mexico weekend, pueblo magico6 Comments on Oaxaca City in 4 days

Bazaar San Angel

Enjoy a Saturday strolling through San Angel’s outdoor bazaar selling Mexican crafts and artwork.

Posted bymamashinetravelOctober 18, 2022Posted inDay Trip, Mexico, Mexico City, UncategorizedTags: CDMX, markets2 Comments on Bazaar San Angel

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, Patagonia4 Comments on Cerro Castillo 4 day hike

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

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

Cerro Provincia

Cerro Provincia (2,750 m) is a full day hike that is a must for any hiking bucket-list in Santiago.

Posted bymamashinetravelJanuary 16, 2021January 16, 2021Posted inDay Trip, Santiago, UncategorizedTags: day hikes, hiking chile, Santiago4 Comments on Cerro Provincia

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