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Are you traveling to Mexico soon and looking for inspiration? Here's a list of useful articles to help you with planning a trip. See my Travel Bible for more help.

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 12th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Read about my visit to the floating gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico. In this travel blog, I will share my experience from this …

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Copper Canyon Mexico Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of exploring the great depths of the Copper Canyon? Located up in the vast wilderness of Northern Mexico, this …

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Things to do in Tequila, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you in Jalisco, Mexico, and looking for things to do in Tequila? Nestled in the highlands of Jalisco, Tequila has recently …

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Tulum vs Playa del Carmen

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Tulum vs Playa del Carmen, which do you choose? From whatever angle you look at it, Mexico is one of the top …

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Day of the Dead vs Halloween

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 14th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Comparing Day of the Dead vs Halloween, what are the differences? Whether you’re looking into the similarities of these two …

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Chichen Itza vs Tulum Ruins

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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When comparing Chichen Itza vs Tulum ruins - which do you visit? After all, they are the two most popular Mayan ruins in the …

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Acapulco vs Puerto Vallarta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you deciding whether to visit Acapulco vs Puerto Vallarta for a trip? Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta are two of the most …

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Is Ciuidad Juarez Safe? Mexico Border Safety

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Is Juarez safe for travelers arriving from the US? Ciudad Juarez, one of the major Mexican cities located in the north, …

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Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Punta Cana vs Riviera Maya which do you visit? When considering where to visit in the Caribbean, most tourists …

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Are Cenotes Safe?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Did you just ask yourself the question: are cenotes safe? In this guide, we are going to dive deeper into the world of cenotes …

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Is Acapulco Safe?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Were you wondering: is Acapulco safe to travel or not? Acapulco is a Mexican city located in the region of Guerrero. It has …

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How to Get to Tolantongo Caves

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you in Mexico and wondering how to get to Tolantongo caves? As you may well probably know, Tolantongo is a popular Mexican …

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Where to Stay in Tijuana

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Tijuana? Tijuana is not known for luxury places to stay, in fact, it is quite …

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Mexican Traditions

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 24th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Below we're going to look at some of the many Mexican traditions. When we think of Mexico, many concepts spring to …

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5 Days in Mexico City Itinerary

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Below I am going to cover my easy 5 days in Mexico City itinerary. With seemingly endless things to do and see in this …

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What is Chicharron?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 24th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Chicharron is one food that I noticed all over Mexico. At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but no, apparently the …

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Bus Travel in Mexico Guide

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide to bus travel in Mexico. Mexico is a vast country with many of its idolized destinations located in …

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Things to do in Veracruz

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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See these things to do in Veracruz in this handy travel guide. Veracruz is the third most-populated state in Mexico and is one …

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Mazatlan vs Puerto Vallarta

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Mazatlan vs Puerto Vallarta, which do you go for? Mazatlan is one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. It’s one of the …

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Cozumel vs Cancun

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Cozumel vs Cancun, which do you go for? Cozumel is the ultimate Caribbean island that happens to be Mexican, …

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Visiting The Hidalgo State Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Daniel James

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This is my itinerary for visiting the Hidalgo state in Mexico. Despite it only taking two hours to arrive from Mexico City the …

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Cabo San Lucas vs Cancun

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Cabo San Lucas vs Cancun, which do you go for? It is no secret that Cabo San Lucas and Cancun are two of the …

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Best Time To Visit Cabo San Lucas

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 10th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Welcome to this guide on the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas. Find out more information on the weather in Cabo San Lucas, …

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Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 16th, 2022 · Daniel James

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When comparing Playa del Carmen vs Cancun which do you go to? There’s no way around it, Mexico is the top destination for …

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Best Time To Visit Cancun

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Welcome to this guide on the best time to visit Cancun. When planning your trip to Cancun, it can be too easy to just narrow …

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Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo San Lucas

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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When comparing Puerto Vallarta vs Cabo San Lucas which do you try? Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas are two of the most …

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Puerto Vallarta vs Cancun Where to Visit?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Puerto Vallarta vs Cancun which Mexico destination should you visit? With almost 1,200 hundred miles apart, two …

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Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering how to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? As one of Mexico's liveliest cities; Playa is no stranger when …

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Day Trip to Tijuana: Things to do

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for things to do in Tijuana, Mexico? Since 1542, Europeans have visited this historic city on the …

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Cancun vs Riviera Maya

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Cancun vs Riviera Maya, which is better? Perhaps you're traveling to Cancun already and looking for ideas on things to do in …

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Things to do in Creel, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this Creel, Mexico travel guide. Nestled up in the highlands of Chihuahua, Creel is a highlight for those doing the …

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Safest Places in Mexico to Visit 2023

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Were you wondering where all the safest places in Mexico are? It can be difficult to know your way around Mexico. It’s a huge …

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Is Guanajuato Safe For Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Is Guanajuato safe for travelers in 2022? For all that did not know, Guanajuato is the name of a province as well as a city in …

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Is Riviera Maya Safe For Travelers?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Were you wondering: is Riviera Maya safe or not? The Yucatan is Mexico’s most visited region in terms of regular and irregular …

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Playa del Carmen to Akumal

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking to get from Playa del Carmen to Akumal? In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to get to Akumal and even get …

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Things to do in Mazatlan

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Mazatlán. Did you know Mazatlán has around 21km of sandy beaches? Mazatlán is a …

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Is Mazatlan Safe 2023 Safety Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Despite what they say, is Mazatlan safe or not for travelers? Mazatlan is a Mexican town in the Sinaloa region. It has …

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Is Cozumel Safe? 2023 Travel Guide

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering is Cozumel safe? The Yucatan is Mexico’s most visited region. With destinations such as Cancun and Chichen …

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Things to do in Baja California

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

Welcome to this Baja California travel guide. Famous for its romantic sunsets and great surfing, Baja California is a region …

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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

Are you looking for things to do in Cabo San Lucas? “There are no bad days in Cabo”. The unofficial slogan certainly does ring …

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Things to do in Chiapas, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Chiapas, Mexico? This guide will provide you with a variety of cool things to do and …

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Books About Mexico

Latin Culture Last Updated · Aug 24th, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you looking for new books about Mexico to read? As one of the most culturally important nations in the Americas, Mexico …

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Is Cabo San Lucas Safe 2023 Travel?

Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2022 · Layer Culture

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Are you wondering if Cabo San Lucas is safe to travel to right now? Cabo San Lucas is a Mexican town found on the end of the …

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Best Things to do in Tulum, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 11th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Tulum, Mexico? For anyone thinking of going somewhere in Latin America this year, Tulum …

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Things to do in Merida, Mexico

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 9th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for things to do in Merida, Mexico? One thing you'll always notice about going to a place like Merida is not …

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Playa del Carmen to Tulum

Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for help getting from Playa del Carmen to Tulum? In this guide, I’ll show you how to get from Playa del Carmen …

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Tlaquepaque, Jalisco From Guadalajara

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you planning on taking a trip to Tlaquepaque, Jalisco? Known for its mariachis and animated street sellers why wouldn't …

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Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for inspiration and things to do in Puerto Vallarta? As a popular Mexican holiday destination, you’ll be more …

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Backpacking Mexico Travel Guide

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking about backpacking Mexico? If you’re new to Latin America, traveling through Mexico could be one of the best …

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Things to do in Oaxaca

Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 8th, 2022 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for ideas on what things to do in Oaxaca, Mexico? With so many things going on in Oaxaca City, this guide will …

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