The Yucatecan haciendas
The henequen haciendas in Yucatán emerged in the XIX century, transforming old corn-cattle ranches set by Spanish people during the colonial period , this haciendas were the main economic activity in Yucatan for 100 years, but this richness were based in human exploitation, its main...
Local Markets in Merida
Merida city is divided in neighborhoods; the main ones are San Cristobal, San Juan, San Sebastian, Santa Ana, Santa Lucia, Santiago, and La Ermita de Santa Isabel. Each neighborhood has a main square, a church and a market. Each market has areas like fruits and...
Cuba, through the eyes of a Mexican
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to coordinate a tour in Cuba for a group of Australians, our partner Rubén, who accompanied the group for 10 days, tells us about his first visit to this incredible country.What are your general impressions of Cuba?Cuba is...
Vegetarian Travel in the Yucatan
Amazing Yucatecan vegetarian treats you gotta try.Do you have a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle that’s hard to keep up while traveling? Worry no more as we bring a list of only a few of the amazing Yucatecan vegetarian treats you must try!The most famous dishes...
8 Things Every Traveler Must Know Before Going To Mexico
Coming to Mexico? You wanna read this!The modern world puts information at hand 24/7, and it’s really easy to be an expert on any subject, you just really need the will to do it! But when it comes to traveling, there are some things that...
The Complete Travel Guide to Yucatan
Travel smart in the YucatanWhenever we ask our clients what could have improved their travel in the Yucatan we get the same answer: more time to visit everything they wanted!Picture it, you arrive into Cancún, feel the heat wave and enjoy the tropical beach; you...
Off The Beaten Path in Yucatan
The Yucatan PenínsulaThrough our experience, we have found that the most common mistake when planning a trip to Yucatan is to mix the Península and the State of Yucatán. The first brings together the states of Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatán.Because of this, a lot...
Best advices for safety when traveling to Mexico
If we think of Mexico’s current widespread media reputation, it’s really no wonder many of our fellow travelers think twice on just how safe is Mexico, and what to keep in mind before visiting us and while they’re here.Of course in most touristic cities of Mexico, having...
Zika Virus in Mexico: What you need to know
Lately, there’s been a lot of fuzz around the Zika Virus outbreak, and safety concerns regarding international travel especially in Latin América, and of course Mexico. The World Health Organization declared the Zika Virus a Global Health Emergency on February 1, 2016. Since that date a lot...
Ría Lagartos
Ria Lagartos, the colorful village where mangroves, the sea and salt make the best contrast that your eyes can admire. It’s a flow of seawater that goes between the mainland and a narrow strip of beach. Ria Lagartos was declared Biosphere Reserve in 1979 for hosting an impressive...