The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende
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The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende

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It’s easy to fall in love with San Miguel de Allende. The beautiful colors, Baroque architecture, and incredible rooftop restaurants all contribute to the charm of the city. Artisans have been flocking to San Miguel de Allende for almost 80 years because of its artistic beauty and mild climate. My mother even mentioned that she…

Casa de Corregidora in Plaza de Armas, Queretaro, Mexico
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The Perfect 4-Day Itinerary for Exploring Queretaro

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Queretaro’s Centro incorporates more than 204 blocks of history, politics, conspiracies, and even a love story, yet it is usually overlooked for its more famous neighbor San Miguel de Allende. There’s so much to see and do that skipping out on this UNESCO World Heritage Site would be a sad mistake. We recommend spending at…

Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)
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Best Restaurants in Queretaro (Outside of Centro)

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Queretaro’s restaurant scene may not be as well-known as Mexico City or San Miguel de Allende, but its flair for traditional, contemporary, and international cuisines cannot be denied. With over 150 international companies having their Latin American headquarters in Queretaro, there are plenty of cuisine choices. Queretaro has restaurants ranging from Korean BBQ and Indian…

The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro
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The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro

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Searching for the perfect boutique hotel can take hours. Believe me, I know. I searched online and then on foot for over a week visiting hotels for our wine festival weekends. We have stayed in a few boutique hotels in Centro before we moved to Queretaro and on occasion during holiday peak seasons (when traffic…

Day Trip to Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco
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Day Trip to Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco

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Nestled along the wine route between two UNESCO World Heritage cities, the charming towns of Dolores Hidalgo and Atotonilco offer a blend of rich history and real Mexican culture. While Dolores Hidalgo is renowned for its pivotal role in Mexico’s independence, Atotonilco is famed for its breathtaking “Sistine Chapel of Mexico.”   These two towns…

A Taste of Mexican Life in Tequisquiapan
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A Taste of Mexican Life in Tequisquiapan

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Tequisquiapan is the perfect escape from city life. Surrounded by dairy farms and vineyards, Tequisquiapan is an oasis for relaxation with its spas, boutique hotels and countryside activities. Spend the morning hot-air ballooning over the agricultural fields, soak in the special mineral waters at numerous spas in the afternoon, shop at the Mercado de Artisanas…

The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico
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The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico

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The country of Mexico is as diverse as its choices of tacos. From its world-class beaches on two different coasts to snow-capped mountains and volcanoes, you can experience a range of ecosystems within a few hours’ drive.   And while many people think Mexico is hot year-round, there are parts of Mexico where the temperatures are…

Discovering Mole: The Heart and Soul of Mexican Cuisine
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Discovering Mole: The Heart and Soul of Mexican Cuisine

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When most Americans think of Mexican food, they often picture the familiar flavors of Tex-Mex – heavy on rice, beans, cheese, and meats like ground beef and chicken. These dishes, while satisfying, are often lacking in complexity or depth. But living in the heart of Mexico, we’ve had the incredible opportunity to explore the rich,…

22 Best Travel Accessories for Travel Lovers
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22 Best Travel Accessories for Travel Lovers

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It’s time to dust off our packing skills and update our carry-ons! Travel has changed in the last few years due to the pandemic. It’s not just destinations that are affected, but the way we need to travel. The desire to travel again is higher than ever before, and these travel accessories will help you…

History, Tapas, and Wine in Logroño, Spain
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History, Tapas, and Wine in Logroño, Spain

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Nestled in the heart of Spain’s La Rioja region, Logroño is like the Goldilocks of Spanish cities – not too big, not too small, but just right. With the perfect blend of history and charm, this gastronomic destination known for its wine and tapas bars captured our hearts, and our tastebuds. If you are looking…

Medieval Villages and World-Class Wineries in Rioja
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Medieval Villages and World-Class Wineries in Rioja

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The Rioja wine region in Spain is renowned not only for its exceptional wines but also for its charming small villages. Occupied since the Bronze Age, the Phoenicians, Celts, and Romans have all left their marks in the vines, fortifications, and religious pilgrimages.   Though the wineries have incorporated modern technology and architecture into their…

Wine Tasting in Haro, Spain
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Wine Tasting in Haro, Spain

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If there is one place in the world that every wine lover should visit, it’s Haro, Spain. With a viticulture history dating back to the Phoenicians, medieval architecture, and several wineries within walking distance of each other, Haro is an oenophile’s Disneyland! Spend a day or two wine tasting in Haro, and explore more of…