In case you thought the Yucatan in Mexico was all white sand, and beaches… well, it’s not. Today we are at a cenote known as, the Grand Cenote. We expected it would be a grand and gorgeous swimming hole – and it was. …but we were in for a very cool surprise!
Can you imagine living on a Plastic Bottle Floating Island, on Isla Mujeres, in Mexico… Maybe not? Well, Richart Sowa does. That’s Richart, not Richard. It’s all to do with the words that can be made from a name – and Richart Sowa knows all about that!
For millions of years, this mystical underworld stayed hidden deep underground in the Riviera Maya, Yucatan, Mexico. It’s where the underworld meets the heavens. This womb of the earth is a sacred place to the Mayans who believed it was the doorway to the afterlife. We were exploring Mexico’s cenotes and caves, looking for, Read More
Ever wanted to swim with Whale Sharks… Everyone does, right? This article gives you the low down on what to expect, likely costs, trip planning tips and our experience swimming with Whale Sharks in Cancun, Mexico. Des has long talked about swimming with Whale Sharks and I always just assumed it was something he would do,, Read More
I have so many messages from people about Mexico. Many are myths, imaginations or perceptions about what Mexico is, and how awfully dangerous it must be. We have discovered the beautiful side of Mexico, far away from the myths and imaginations of some. I think Mexico is either underrated or unknown in some parts of, Read More
What do Pyramids, Churches, Grasshoppers and Volcanoes have in common? Let’s head to Cholula in Central Mexico to find out… we’d been staying in Puebla, just six miles west of this historically important colonial town. Cholula is best known for ‘The Great Pyramid’, the ‘Puffing Volcanoes’ and 40 Churches…
Just an hour or so out of Mexico city is the Pyramids of Teotihuacán. The ruins of Teotihuacán are among the most remarkable in Mexico and some of the most important ruins in the world. Teotihuacán (“teh-oh-tee-wa-KHAN”) – the ancient sacred site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. Teotihuacan provides an opportunity to see monumental, Read More
Simply meet at the Mayan Cross outside the cathedral in downtown San Cristobal de las Casas at 9.30 am any day of the week and your local guide will magically arrive. For 200 pesos he will take you on an intriguing and magical journey into Ancient Mayan culture.
Zocalo – say – Zo – Ca – lo It does have a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Everyone knows many cities have a famous plaza or square like London’s Trafalgar Square, Moscow’s Red Square and Beijing’s Tiananmen Square – but a Zocalo? I thought ‘The Zocalo’ only existed in Mexico City.
Mexico has traveling by bus totally dialed. I love traveling by bus in Mexico. We highly recommend traveling at least first class in Mexico. ADO and Primera Plus are two of the major first class bus lines. It’s a first class experience, no question.
Mexico City is dotted with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the one I really want to tell you about Xochimilco tucked away in a corner of Mexico City – (Say Zo – chee – milko). There’s something intriguing even about the name Xochimilco. It’s one of the last remaining remnants from when Mexico City was an island –, Read More
Rising out of the Zocalo in Mexico City are the numerous towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral. It’s the first thing you see despite the crowds. It’s the oldest and largest cathedral in all of Latin America built around the late 16th century it’s a medley of of baroque, neoclassic, and Mexican churrigueresque architecture – a true feast for, Read More