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 […]
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UNESCO Mayan Ruins of Palenque
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 […]
Complete Guide: Cascadas de Agua Azul
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. […]
Visitors Guide to Cascadas El Chiflon
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 […]
Complete Guide to El Arcotete Caves
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 […]
Colonial Colors in San Cristobal, Mexico
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 […]