Oaxaca City: the good and the bad
Oaxaca City: the good and the bad. I had last been in Oaxaca 8 years ago. I hadn’t loved the city on that last visit but had liked it enough to say “let’s go back and explore more”. So, on this trip, …
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Aguascalientes: What’s it like? Is it worth visiting?
Is Aguascalientes worth visiting? I wish people had given me a straight answer when I asked the same question on FB a few months back. So what’s Aguascalientes like? And is it worth visiting? I give …
Why you should visit Toluca
Why you should visit Toluca. I was surprised by Toluca and blown away by its Cosmovitral. It, alone, makes Toluca a place worth visiting. Toluca is also famous for something most people wouldn’t …
What’s happened to Guanajuato?
What’s happened to Guanajuato? I’ve always said that Guanajuato was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been. A quote from my post from 2016: “Imagine if Guanajuato was in Italy instead of Mexico – …
Is the city of Querétaro worth visiting? (Mexico)
Is the city of Querétaro worth visiting? I’ve been to Querétaro 3 times now, all for different reasons (most not of my choosing). It’s not a city that I’ve ever really liked. I always thought the city …
Hiking Nevado de Toluca (Mexico)
Hiking Nevado de Toluca. It’s one of the most popular daytrips from Mexico City. Nevado de Toluca has the 4th highest peak in Mexico at 4,680 meters (15,354 feet). A highlight are the two spectacular …
Is San Luis Potosí worth Visiting?
Is San Luis Potosí worth Visiting? San Luis Potosí is a place that doesn’t get a lot of foreign visitors – we were here 4 days and didn’t see another foreigner. What we did see was some impressive …
3 Must-see Markets in Mexico City
3 Must-see Markets in Mexico City. We love Mexican markets. So we decided to take a Mexico City Market Tour that took us to 3 very interesting and varied markets in CDMX. We sampled mezcal, ate …
The Most Beautiful Churches of San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
The Most Beautiful Churches of San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known as one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. It is also known for its churches, …