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. […]
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 […]
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!
