Calakmul is in the base of the Yucatán Peninsula and one of the largest protected areas that includes some of the most impressive Mayan Ruins in all of Mexico. Established in 1989, this massive Biosphere is an astonishing 7,231 square kilometers (4,493 square miles). In fact, the Biosphere Reserve is so massive, that it takes […]
The tallest pyramid that is still climbable in the Yucatán Peninsula can be found at the sprawling Archeological Site of Cobá, only 47 kilometers (29 miles) northwest of Tulum and 60 kilometers (37 miles) southwest from Valladolid. The pyramid, Ixmoja, is a part of the Nohoch Mul (meaning “large hill”) group of ruins in Cobá. […]
Tulum is a small town on the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Over the last 20 years tourism has boomed in Tulum and with that boom has come extensive change. Considered a small quiet fishing village as recent as the 1990’s. It is […]
Chichén Itzá was one of the greatest Mayan centers and a mythical wonder of the Yucatán Peninsula. There is strong evidence that the cities influence extended throughout the Mayan empire and north into central México. This ancient city was one of the largest of Mesoamerica and likely to have been one of its great mythical […]
Valladolid is slightly off the beaten path for the average traveler and is the perfect place to experience authentic Mayan culture. This charming colonial city is in the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, 160 km (99 miles) east of Mérida, 40 km (25 miles) east of Chichen Itza, and 150 km (93 miles) west of […]
Uxmal was a powerful Mayan city that was once considered the throne of the Yucatán Peninsula, similar to that of Chichen Itza. However, I enjoyed Uxmal much more due to less visitors throughout the course of the day. The site only allows 200 visitors at a time, which creates an enjoyable and intimate experience, especially […]
The Mayan ruins, located just outside of the small city of Palenque, are found in the southern state of Chiapas, Mexico. The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The ruins are held within the Parque Nacional de Palenque (or Palenque National Park). A National Park that covers an area of 1,780 […]
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!
