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Puerto Morelos

I spent Christmas 2024 in Puerto Morelos, a small town tucked between Cancún and Playa del Carmen. It was my second stay, the first being a couple of years earlier when I enjoyed a few weeks there. I was curious to see how it had changed and hoped it would be a quieter, less busy…

Day Trip to Two Cenotes and Xpu Ha

Despite spending a good amount of time in the Yucatán, I really hadn’t had a proper cenote experience yet. I wanted to change that. Xpu Ha had also been on my list, and since I noticed that it was close to several of the cenotes I was researching, I thought I’d tick a couple of…

An Afternoon Visit to Playacar Beach

The beach in front of the Playacar development is a little less known and visited than others in Playa del Carmen. I usually try and go over there once or twice a year when I’m in town. I like the late afternoon when there’s a little more shade and around sunset it can be very…

Renewing My Mexico Temporary Residency

My Temporary Resident Card was set to expire, so I needed to come back to Puerto Vallarta and renew it. I was hoping the process would be more straightforward this time since it was just a renewal, so I tried to do it all myself. Unfortunately, it wasn’t so simple. What I Learned The following…

Tulum

Tulum, a gem on the Yucatán Peninsula, is rapidly transforming from its hippy jungle hut roots into a more bustling destination. Despite the ongoing construction and the impending arrival of an international airport and the Maya Train, Tulum maintains its distinct charm, setting it apart from the likes of Playa del Carmen or Cancun. The…

Oaxaca City

Rich in food, culture, and history, Oaxaca City is a wonderful place to visit. I was in town for 10 days leading up to the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated with great gusto here. The city is officially known as ‘Oaxaca de Juarez’, named in honor of Benito Juarez, one of the more…

Monte Albán

If you find yourself in Oaxaca City, don’t miss a trip to Monte Albán. It’s a fascinating archaeological site, on par with Teotihuacan, set atop a hill with grand views of the surrounding countryside. About 25 minutes from the center of Oaxaca City, Monte Albán is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was established around…

Cross Border Express (CBX) to Tijuana Airport

My first experience using the Cross Border Express (CBX) to go from San Diego to Tijuana airport, and my take is: CBX thumbs up, Mexicoach thumbs down. In my travels I have run into several people from San Diego who said that they often fly out of Tijuana airport rather than San Diego. The main…