Mexico

Martin • January 15, 2015

Probably North Americas Best Travel Destination For Cool Travel...

For about 10-years exploring mostly the Southern part of Mexico, I went to Mexico whenever I got the chance to visit the Mayan pyramids and hang out with my Mexican friends, and I came to love the people, music and a fascination of the food. And each visit, discovering more of what Mexico can offer the independent traveller looking for an adventure.


My only plan, as in each journey - Get outside the very narrow regions of heavy tourism - into the real Mexico...


Cascada El Chiflón

Mexico is part of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific coast. Home to Mayan, Aztec, and Olmec Cultures. Deserts, Jungle, volcanoes and great Spanish colonial towns and cities.  


Mexico is one of the most dangerous places you will ever travel to. For every month you spend in Mexico, you will put on a stone in weight. The food is so irresistible, you will find yourself trying every new dish you see and becoming addicted to salsa picante.......

Everyone loves Mexico, with it's warm welcome and wonderful great vibes. 'The people, the very lively music, the history and the food that makes Mexico such an interesting place to spend your time. To travel Mexico means having a smile on your face for a very long-time. 

Viva Mexico! One of my favourite places in the world, I have visited at least 5 times and have some good Mexican friends and fond memories. 

Getting around - Mexico has a great network of 1st class buses. 

From the Caribbean coast to Mexico City

Mexico adventure - eating my way across Southern Mexico............................

Yucatan

Tulum

2 hour bus trip south of Cancun. Bit of a hippy town split between the town and the Caribbean beach with a choice of hostels and cabanas "beach huts" With lots of great place to eat and chill out. A great places to base yourself for a while and climatise, before crossing Mexico.

Antojitos La Chiapaneca Talum Mexico
To do/visit Tulum
  • Relax at the beach Playa Paraiso
  • Mayan ruins 
  • Swim at Cenote Cristal 

Chichen Itza

Whilst in the Yucatán Peninsula, a stop to Chichen Itza would not be complete.

Ball court Chichen Itza
Tip- Stop a night in the small villge of Pisté and get up early to be the first into Chichen Itza 

Merida

is the capital and largest city in Yucatan state and the cultural and financial capital of the region.

Eating tacos Merida Mexico

Campeche

Historic Fortified Town from the Spanish colonial period. There are 5 barrios: San Francisco, Guadalupe, San Román, Santa Ana and Santa Lucía.
Close by are the Maya ruins of Edzna.

The Fort of San Miguel Campeche Mexico

Chiapas

Palenque

The beautiful Mayan ruins located in the jungle

Maya ruins Palenque

San Cristobal de las Casas

located in the Central Highlands region of the Mexican state of Chiapas

Altitude: 2130 meters.

San Cristobal de las Casas
To do/visit
  • Chiapa de Corzo
  • Chamula
  • Cañón del Sumidero
  • Agua Azul Waterfalls
  • Museo na bolom 
Mexican food & drinks:
Street food and restaurants are everywhere.  

  • Salsa Mole, con pollo y arroz
  • Tostadas
  • Chiles Rellenos a la Veracruzana - jalapeño peppers stuffed with crab meat
  • Picardes -Tortillas with hot sauce, cheese, onion and beans.
  • Torito - Rum and coconut or with guanabana
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