Visitors in Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas should not miss the chance to see the breathtaking turquoise waters of Cascadas El Chiflón. Cascadas El Chiflón are not far from the Guatemalan border. They’re about 45 minutes west of the small city of Comitán de Domínguez. If you’re in San Cristóbal de las Casas then all […]
The Arcotete Ecotourism Park (or El Arcotete Parque Ecoturístico) is about 20 minutes outside of San Cristóbal de las Casas. They’re located in the southern state of Chiapas, México. The lush park includes a short-paved hike, that leads through a limestone cave system. The caves have incredible views of the surrounding area. This cave system […]
El Cañón del Sumidero (or The Sumidero Canyon) is one of the not so hidden gems found in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is easier to visit by tour, than without. This canyon is accessible from both Tuxtla Gutierrez and the more popular San Cristobal de las Casas. Archeologists believe that the Grand […]
San Cristobal de las Casas is a smaller colonial city. Founded in 1528 and nestled in the mountainous highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. It is a city filled with a variety of colorful colonial buildings. The city features a colonial layout with a relaxed vibe. Many of the buildings contain red tiled roofs and wrought iron […]
Zipolite is a small beach-side community, located on Oaxaca’s southern Pacific Coast that is the first place to hang free in Mexico! This beach is mostly known for being Mexico’s first and only legal nude beach. The municipality of Zipolite is technically covered by the city of San Pedro Pochutla. Pochutla officially declared Playa Zipolite […]
Mazunte is a small village located on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast in southern Mexico that is full of hippy vibes. This beach-side settlement has become well known throughout the backpacking community. This is in part due to the location being a perfect base camp for day trips to the surrounding villages. Mazunte’s popularity is also thanks […]
Isla Chacahua is by far one of Mexico’s best kept secrets and you don’t need to go far to discover paradise. Other travelers would avidly tell that I needed to stop into this National Park. However, I couldn’t find a lot of information in English about the little village. There were around seven different travelers […]
Life’s a beach in the small port town of Puerto Escondido. They feature some of Mexico’s finest beaches. On the Pacific Coast and in the southern state of Oaxaca. Settled on the east coast, it is Oaxaca’s most important tourist, and beach, destination. This economic center stimulates the economy of the entire coast. Up until […]
San Jose del Pacifico is a small mountain town. Tucked away in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, it is only a couple of hours south of the city of Oaxaca. San Jose is the halfway point between Oaxaca and the Puerto Escondido on the Pacific Coast. Many backpackers will make a short stop here […]
The city of Oaxaca de Juarez, or simply Oaxaca, is the largest city and the capital of the Mexican state that holds the same name and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The “de Juarez” was added in 1872, to honor the local, Benito Juarez, who became president of Mexico and held office for […]
Hey! I’m Nicholas, I was born in Anchorage, Alaska but raised in Denver, Colorado. I spent my career as a bartender, but when Covid hit I knew I’d had enough. I quit my job, sold everything I own, and decided to travel the world! Join me as I backpack around the globe, hitting up bucket list destinations while discovering the hidden gems found off the beaten track!