Cenotes were considered the life force of the Maya’s. They were considered an entrance to the underworld while simultaneously providing access to fresh water. The definition of a cenote, according to Merriam-Webster.com, is “a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom.” The most popular and well-known cenotes are generally open water pools […]
Mérida is the largest city and the capital of the southeast Mexican state that holds the same name as the peninsula, Yucatán. The city was most likely nicknamed “The White City of the Yucatán” due to the number of historical buildings that are dressed in white. The buildings around them however, are quite colorful. Mérida […]
The city of Campeche is the capital of the southern Mexican state of the same name and is the Yucatán’s hidden gem. Campeche is the largest city in the state, with a population of 928,363 according to the 2020 census. The city was founded in 1540 and was the first township established in the Spanish […]
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 Cascadas de Agua Azul are in Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state. The falls are the main feature of the Parque Natural (or Natural Park). I will cover in this complete guide the easiest way to access these magical blue waters. The park is the halfway point between Palenque and the small mountain town of Ocosingo. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Puebla, Mexico is the largest city and the capital, of the state that has a colonial charm and the same name, Puebla. During colonial times the city was known as Puebla de Los Angeles (Puebla city of Angles) and is still referenced as such today. In 1987 Puebla was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. […]
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!
