6 MUST-VISIT MAYAN RUINS AROUND MÉRIDA YUCATÁN

Famous for their amazing architecture, for their mathematical contribution (the number zero) and excellent astronomical knowledge, Mayans established in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and in the southern area of México, being the Yucatán Peninsula the last region where they lived. This makes Yucatán the best place to visit Mayan ruins, and this is because such big …

Read more

HOW TO MAKE A YUCATECAN SALAD: XE’EK RECIPE

Mexico is a big country with incredible landscapes, rich history, amazing culture and delicious food. Mexican food has some of the most well-known and loved dishes in the world. The cuisine varies by region due to local climate, geography and ethnic differences. Yucatecan food, especially, is famous for having diverse flavors and for using traditional spices the ancient Maya …

Read more

CENOTES: A NATURAL WONDER

“There is nothing better than a beautiful cenote!” When saying this, many people would totally agree with your statement but many others would have no idea what you are talking about. “Did you just say seh-no-t..? Wait, how was it? Can you say that again?” If you are one of those people who just nervously …

Read more

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL, SLEEP IN A HAMMOCK

When traveling to a new country, you don’t want to “just” visit but you want to immerse yourself in a new culture. You want to experience new things and live like a local. This is what traveling is about! Well, let me tell you something you will really like. If you are coming to the …

Read more

HOW TO (SERIOUSLY) TRAVEL WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR HOME

Quarantine is still on in many countries and borders are not open yet. Although lockdown measures have been widely eased, we need a little bit more patience until we can get back to the “new normal”. With so much time at home, I guess that many travel lovers have thought of ways to travel and …

Read more

GET READY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF!

Quarantine is going to last a little longer than anybody has expected. Many countries are starting to open certain businesses and allow people to leave their houses with restrictions. However, most countries are still pushing their citizens to stay at home. More days inside the house, what the hell am I going to do? Well, …

Read more

HOW TO TRAVEL FROM CANCÚN TO MÉRIDA

Cancún and Mérida are amazing Mexican destinations only 303 Kilometers apart from each other. Two places that offer completely different vacation experiences, so close one to the other, that we highly recommend you to visit them in the same trip.  Cancún has an amazing Caribbean coastline not compared to any other in México, full of …

Read more

A NEW CONCEPT OF HOSTEL IN MÉRIDA: BARRIO VIVO

If you are visiting Mérida soon, then you should know that the best way to guarantee a great experience is by exploring every corner of the city and absorb all the culture that offers. ​A downtown hostel in Mérida will be your best ally to make this possible​, this is why we’ve spent the time …

Read more

WHERE TO STAY IN MÉRIDA DOWNTOWN

From Paseo de Montejo to the Parque la Ermita, Mérida downtown is a place where you can breathe history and traditions in every step you take. ​Only by contemplating the old colonial houses and buildings​, you can picture yourself back in time where the Spaniards established during the Mayan period. This part of the city …

Read more

5 MEXICAN SERIES TO HELP YOU LEARN SPANISH

If you are planning to visit Mexico, learning a bit of Spanish will help you get closer to locals and easily move around without troubles. As you might know, Spanish is spoken in different countries around the world. Although it remains the same language, every country has its own accents, words and expressions. For example, …

Read more