How I love Mexico! Mexico is such an inspiring country with so many beautiful destinations and attractions. Every state in Mexico has its own characteristics and atmosphere, making you want to travel around for months. In this article you’ll find my personal travel tips for things to do in Mexico. Discover scenic and cultural destinations, art, beaches, culinary experiences, archaeological highlights and information about safety, best travel time and transportation.
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Destinationsitineraries MexicoMexico
Mexico itinerary 3 weeks | the best tips and destinations for your trip!
Mexico is such an inspiring country with so many different things to do and see. Every region has its own characteristics and highlights and you will need months to explore. But what if you have three weeks in Mexico and want to get the most out of your travels? What should you see and include in your trip? This is my Mexico itinerary for 3 weeks, bringing you from Mexico city all the way to the peninsula Yucatan. I will show you beautiful cities, scenic destinations, archaeological sights, activities and cultural highlights.
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What to do in Valladolid in Mexico? Valladolid is a typical Mexican city. It has a large square with a beautiful cathedral, a friendly atmosphere, a monastery, colonial buildings with countless colors and a cenote that lies in the center of the city. Valladolid is a great city to include in your trip to Mexico and use as a startingpoint for a visit to the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá and the impressive nearby cenotes. In this article you will find the best things to do in Valladolid and surroundings in Mexico, including tips for cenotes, hotels and restaurants.
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City GuidesMexicoSan Cristóbal de las casas
Things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico | 15 tips!
San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico is a typical colonial town with colored houses, beautiful facades and atmospheric streets. The city is located at an altitude of 2100 meters in the Chiapas state, a mountainous environment with jungle and rainforest. San Cristóbal is a place where you can walk around for hours and enjoy the nice atmosphere but it is also the perfect base to explore the beautiful surroundings. In this article you will find the best things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico, including tips for tours, villages, restaurants and hotels.
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Izamal is better known as the yellow city of Mexico. All the houses in the colonial center of this city are painted completely yellow. And in different shades! The reason why the city is yellow is unfortunately unknown. But Izamal is a wonderful destination to include in your trip through Mexico. In this article you will find the best things to do in Izamal Mexico, including tips for the most beautiful hotels and restaurants.
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Are you dreaming about traveling to Mexico? To discover the history of the Maya, Aztecs and other ancient civilizations? Mexico is famous for its impressive temples and pyramids, each of them located in a different part of the country: In the jungle, the savanna, on a hilltop, in the rainforest and at the beach. Nowadays you can visit these archaeological places, stroll through the ancient cities, climb temples, observe glyphs and learn about the fascinating history. Discover the best ruins to visit, including tips for the famous Yucatan Maya ruins in Mexico in the next article.
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Archaeological SitesArt and CultureMexicoYaxchilán
Discover the Yaxchilan ruins – the remote Maya site in Mexico!
The Yaxchilán ruins are located on the border of Mexico and Guatemala, deep in the Lacandon jungle. It is the most remote Maya complex of the country, due to its difficult accessibility. The site can only be reached by boat. A beautiful 45-minute trip along the Usumacinta River will take you from the town of Corozal, to the starting point of your walk around the Yaxchilan Mexico ruins. A visit is a special experience. In this article I’m telling you everything you need to know about this beautiful archaeological site.
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Oaxaca is a city that you definitely want to visit during your trip to Mexico. It is a quiet city where you can stroll around for hours, past squares, churches, colonial buildings, botanical gardens and cool street art. The city has a nice bohemian atmosphere. Read here what to do in the beautiful city of Oaxaca, including an overview of the best restaurants and hotspots.
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Archaeological SitesArt and CultureMexicoMonte AlbánOaxaca
Monte Albán | the famous ruins near Oaxaca Mexico!
Lots of people have heard about the Maya and the Aztecs. But there are many more ancient civilizations in Mexico, such as the Mixtecs and the Zapotecs. One of their most important cities used to be Monte Albán. Nowadays it’s a beautiful and an interesting archaeological site. In this article I’m taking you on an journey to this former city and of the Zapotecs.