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 […]
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!
