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Mexico

Traveling to Mexico 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.

What is Chicharron?

Latin Culture, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 7th, 2021

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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

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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 …

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Things to do in Veracruz

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 16th, 2021

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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 …

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Is The Yucatan Peninsula Safe?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Is the Yucatan Peninsula safe for new travelers? When considering where to take a vacation in the great nation of Mexico, …

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Mazatlan vs Puerto Vallarta

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 …

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Cozumel vs Cancun

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 29th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2021

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

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Things to do in Puerto Escondido

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. The paradise town full of pristine beaches, a rising …

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Mexico City Travel Blog

Backpacking Guides, Mexico, Travel Guides, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 15th, 2021

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Welcome to this Mexico City travel blog! This page is full of tips, tricks, and extremely useful travel advice for anyone …

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Cabo San Lucas vs Cancun

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Welcome to this guide on the best time to visit Cabo San Lucas. This popular beachside city attracts tourists from all …

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Playa del Carmen vs Cancun

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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When comparing Puerto Vallarta vs Cancun which do you go to? With almost 1,200 hundred miles apart, two of the most popular …

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Cancun to Playa del Carmen

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 it …

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Day Trip to Tijuana: Things to do

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 …

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Where to Stay in Mexico City

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for ideas on where to stay in Mexico City? Mexico City is both the capital city of Mexico and the most populous …

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Things to do in Cozumel, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you soon to be traveling to Cozumel, Mexico? Famed for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters, this paradise is …

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Things to do in Creel, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 7th, 2021

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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 …

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Safest Places in Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides, Travel Safety Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 …

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Things to do in Puebla, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 1st, 2021

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Welcome to this travel guide on things to do in Puebla, Mexico. Located roughly 2 hours east of Mexico City, Puebla City is …

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Bacalar, Mexico Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this Bacalar, Mexico travel guide. Did you know Bacalar is a small town located on the southern tip of Mexico, which …

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Mexican Food Dishes

Latin Culture, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 1st, 2021

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Welcome to this article on the best Mexican food dishes. It really is true when they say Mexican food is as varied as its …

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Palenque Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 1st, 2021

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Welcome to this Palenque, Mexico travel guide. Located deep in the jungle in the state of Chiapas, Palenque is becoming a …

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Is Guanajuato Safe For Travelers?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Is Guanajuato Safe for travelers in 2020? 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?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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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 …

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Things to do in Riviera Maya

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Welcome to this guide on things to do in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Famed for bustling parties in Cancún and Playa del Carmen, the …

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Playa del Carmen to Akumal

Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 Akumal, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Looking for things to do in Akumal, Mexico? Akumal is a small town on the beach just north of Tulum, located in the region …

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Things to do in Mazatlan

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 For Travelers?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 10th, 2021

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

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Is Cozumel Safe? 2021 Travel Guide

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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

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Things to do in Baja California

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

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Things to do in Cabo San Lucas

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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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Is Puerto Vallarta Safe?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Is Puerto Vallarta safe? Puerto Vallarta is the Mexican town in the region of Jalisco. Quick Answer - Is Puerto Vallarta …

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Is Tijuana Safe? Travelers Guide

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 11th, 2021

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Is Tijuana safe to travel to in 2021? Tijuana is a large Mexican city near the U.S border in the Baja peninsula with the …

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Is Oaxaca Safe To Travel ?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you wondering: is Oaxaca safe to travel to or not? For anyone thinking about traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico, you need to …

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Books About Mexico

Latin Culture, Mexico Last Updated · Jan 6th, 2021

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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 Playa del Carmen Safe?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Is Playa del Carmen safe for travelers? The Yucatan is Mexico’s most visited region. With popular destinations such as …

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Is Cabo San Lucas Safe?

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 4th, 2021

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Are you wondering is Cabo San Lucas safe to travel or not? Cabo San Lucas is the Mexican town found on the end of the Baja …

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Mexico City Travel Tips

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 7th, 2021

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Welcome to this guide packed with useful Mexico City travel tips. The capital city of Mexico is not only one of the largest …

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Best Things to do in Tulum, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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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 Guanajuato, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Jan 2nd, 2021

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Are you searching for things to do in Guanajuato, Mexico? For anyone looking to come to Mexico, a place you should …

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Things to do in Merida, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you looking for things to do in Merida, Mexico? One thing that you will always notice about going to a place like Merida …

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Is Cancun Safe? Travel Tips

Mexico, Travel Safety, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you wondering if Cancun is safe to travel right now? By now you will probably already know that Cancun, Mexico is one of …

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Best Hostels in Guadalajara

Hostels, Mexico, Travel Tips Last Updated · Dec 31st, 2020

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Are you looking for the best hostels in Guadalajara? As the largest city in the state of Jalisco, Guadalajara has many great …

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Things to do in Sayulita, Mexico

Mexico, Travel Guides Last Updated · Dec 26th, 2020

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Are you thinking of traveling to Sayulita, Mexico? If so, by now you should have at least some inkling of an idea of the type …

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