San Miguel de Allende is known for its cobblestoned streets, colorful architecture, and many galleries, but there is so much more to experience in and around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. From farms and wineries to adrenaline adventures and unique home and garden tours, there is something for everyone. You may get overwhelmed by the…
Known worldwide for its Talavera, Baroque architecture, and mole poblano, Puebla is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a true treasure of Mexican life from the past to the present. For travelers who enjoy history, food, and architecture, Puebla should be at the top of your list. Plenty of day trips are offered from Mexico…
Puebla is known as one of the gastronomic regions in Mexico, and is recognized under the UNESCO category of Intangible Heritage. The people of Puebla have been practicing their traditions for thousands of years, well before the Spanish arrived and even before the tribes of the continent were recording their history. Traditions of planting, rotating…
Puebla is a shopper’s paradise! From antique shops to street markets, fine dining to street food, Los Sapos is the perfect base location to discover treasures from all eras. While everyone has different tastes and prefers different things, we created this overview of Los Sapos and the street markets in Puebla, plus suggestions on where…
Mexico has been making wine longer than any other country in the Americas, a full 242 years longer than the oldest winery in the United States. But for social, religious, and governmental reasons wine has not been fully embraced by the native population. Mexico has been a tequila, brandy, and beer culture for hundreds of…
Christmas in Mexico is a festive and joyous occasion. Celebrations typically combine religious traditions with family gatherings, cultural customs, and a lot of noise. Though department stores start selling Christmas decorations as early as September, most towns will not start decorating in earnest until the second week of December. With mild temperatures, colorful architecture, and…
From the moment we got out of the tunnel, we were in love with Guanajuato City. I don’t know if its because of the colorful facades or the mountains looming up behind the buildings, but we were hooked. Music and the arts define this city. Live music is performed on the steps of Teatro Juarez…
San Miguel de Allende may be known as an artist community and expat haven, but the town is also known for its incredible restaurants. Mexican cuisine reigns in this colorful town with regional specialties from the Yucatan to Oaxaca. But for those with more finicky palates, or for locals who just want something different, international…
Queretaro is located in the Heart of Mexico and offers something for everyone. With an international airport, almost 500 years of written history, magic towns, and a growing wine region, you can have a jam-packed weekend of fun, or a relaxing week or two exploring things at your leisure. Sometimes it’s hard to know where…
San Miguel de Allende has been charming visitors for decades with its colorful streets, art, and mercados. Conde Nast Traveler readers have named San Miguel de Allende the Best Small City in the World in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, and 2022. And now there’s another reason to visit this compact artisan community… wineries! Our…
Movies about Mexico seem to be centered around the cartel, depressing living conditions, and gun violence. (Can we say stereotype?) It’s no wonder Americans believe it’s “dangerous” to go to Mexico. One of our favorite movies, Once Upon a Time in Mexico has all that and more. It’s a story of love, revenge, strategic political…
I’m on a boat bobbing up in down in the blue expanse of the Caribbean Sea. A sucking sound off the starboard side, like water draining in a bathtub catches my attention. The speckled blob of a whale shark moves past the boat slowly, mouth open wide. Another one approaches, and I swing my legs…