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Unique Things to do in Guanajuato State

Unique Things to do in Guanajuato State

June 7, 2023

Forget the big cities, the real spirit of Guanajuato lies in its canyons, wineries and cacti-strewn highlands.

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How to Get from Cancun to Cozumel

How to Get from Cancun to Cozumel 2025

May 27, 2023

What’s the best way to get from Cancun to Cozumel? As an expat who lives here, I'm sharing the details here.

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Best Rooftop Bars in Mexico City

Best Rooftop Bars in Mexico City

May 26, 2023

Looking for glitzy views and sexy drinks? My Mexican friend and nightlife expert Mauricio from Vite Presente shares the best rooftop bars in Mexico City!

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Copper Canyon Mexico

Copper Canyon Mexico: My 10-Day Itinerary 2025

May 22, 2023

If you’re looking for an offbeat, under-the-radar place to visit, Copper Canyon Mexico is your answer. Any trip to the Copper Canyon is an adventure — whether you’re planning a trek or just sightseeing on the scenic Chepe train.

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El Chepe Train: My Guide to Copper Canyon by Train

El Chepe Train: My 2025 Guide to Copper Canyon by Train

May 17, 2023

El Chepe train is lauded as one of the world's most exciting rail trips. Here's the ultimate Copper Canyon guide including the train route, schedule and more!

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Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca Waterfalls Guide

Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca Waterfalls Guide 2025

May 11, 2023

Hierve el Agua is easily a highlight of any Oaxaca itinerary. Here's my guide on how to visit the Hierve el Agua Oaxaca waterfalls.

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Monte Alban Ruins

Monte Alban Ruins: My Guide to the Oaxaca Pyramids

April 27, 2023

You don’t have to go far to see pyramids in Oaxaca! Here’s a detailed guide to Oaxaca's Monte Alban pyramids.

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Oaxaca Road Trip:  My 10-Day  Oaxaca Itinerary

Oaxaca Road Trip: My 10-Day Oaxaca Itinerary

April 1, 2023

See the highlights of Oaxaca on this 10-day Oaxaca road trip that'll take you from the city through the Sierra Madre mountains to the pristine beaches of the Pacific Coast.

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Things to Do in Oaxaca City

30 Cool Things to Do in Oaxaca City

March 29, 2023

Oaxaca is the cultural powerhouse of Mexico. To get under its skin, here are the best things to do in Oaxaca, from market tours to pyramid hikes.

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How to Get from Cancun to Chichen Itza

How to Get from Cancun to Chichen Itza 2025

February 28, 2023

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Chichen Itza? As a local expat, I will share the details on how to get to Chichen Itza. If there's one place you need to visit in the Yucatan Peninsula, it's Chichen Itza. Immaculately preserved and perfectly restored, Chichen Itza is arguably the most f[...]

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Best Museums in Mexico City

30 Best Museums in Mexico City 2025

October 14, 2022

Looking for the best museums in Mexico City? Here's my curated list of the top museums in Mexico City that you should visit in 2022.

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Best Day Trips from Mexico City

22 Best Day Trips from Mexico City 2025

October 6, 2022

Are you looking for places to visit near Mexico City? Having spent lots of time exploring Mexico city and its outer vicinity, I've curated this list of best day trips from Mexico City.

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Tulum Travel Guide

Tulum Travel Guide 2025

September 22, 2022

Heading to boho Tulum? I've visited Tulum countless times in the last 15 years and currently live near Tulum. Here's my comprehensive Tulum travel guide.

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Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico

30 Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico 2025

September 19, 2022

From world-class museums to Netflix-featured taco stalls, there are SO many things to do in Merida you'll need a lifetime to experience them all.

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20 Day Trips from Tulum 2025

20 Day Trips from Tulum 2025

September 12, 2022

Curious on what lies beyond Tulum? Check out our curated list of day trips from Tulum: from cenote-hopping to Mayan cultural experiences.

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Things to Do in Tulum

30 Cool Things to Do in Tulum 2025

September 9, 2022

Spearmint water, lush jungles, ancient Mayan ruins: Tulum is the stuff of dreams. We've rounded up the best things to do in Tulum for the ultimate escape.

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Visiting Teotihuacan

Visiting Teotihuacan: My Guide to the Mexico City Pyramids

September 5, 2022

Looking to go back in time in the ancient Mexico City pyramids? Here's a detailed Teotihuacan travel guide, with everything you'd need to know about visiting Teotihuacan.

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How to Get from Cancun to Tulum

How to Get from Cancun to Tulum 2025

August 29, 2022

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Tulum transportations. Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jung[...]

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Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum 2025

Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum 2025

August 25, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Tulum? Let's dive in and look at some of the best beach hotels in Tulum.  Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jungle meets the sea, and the be[...]

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Fun Things to do in Cancun, Mexico

30 Fun Things to do in Cancun, Mexico in 2025

August 22, 2022

Planning a trip to Mexico’s most popular beach destination? We live just 1 hour from Cancun and have scoured the area to come up with this comprehensive list of things to do in Cancun, Mexico. With the signature Caribbean white-sand beaches and world class resorts, Cancun is a crowd puller in[...]

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Hi, I’m Nellie

A travel writer, Lonely Planet guidebook author and worldschooling mum. Living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with my family since 2021. Read about me.

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