Mexico

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The most northerly Latin American country, but still part of North America

Colourful sunrise or sunset over the ocean with the silhouette of a palm tree to the left. The sea looks dark greay at the bottom, the the sky looks golden on the horizon before turning blue, pink and purple at the top

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The Riviera Maya, Mexico: Planning The Perfect Winter Sun Trip

11 July 2025Add comment

Our first visit to Mexico was a very long time ago, when Acapulco was still a popular resort for foreign tourists. However, this visit to Acapulco was only for 6 hours during a stop on a cruise – barely time to put your sun cream on! So, this time, we wanted to return to Mexico for longer...

Blue sky in the background. Tall blue pole in the middle. Four men in indigenous red costumes hand from yellow ropes which are swinging around the pole. A man stands on top.

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Why Playa Del Carmen Town Makes A Great Base In The Riviera Maya, Mexico

9 July 2025Add comment

As mentioned in my blog, Travel Planning a Magical Riviera Maya Holiday, we chose to base ourselves in Playa del Carmen when wanting to explore the Riviera Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Read on to find out what Playa del Carmen town has to offer including – beautiful sandy...

View across the remains of an old stone structure to a large stepped stone pyramid in the background. Tree to the left and group of tourists standing under the tree

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Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Chichén Itzá, Mexico, the Mayan Marvel

9 July 2025Add comment

The Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Meaning ‘at the well of the Itzás’, it was first settled in the 6th century CE, and developed by the Itzá tribe to include temples...

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Extend Your Chichén Itzá Day Tour To Include Cenotes, Lunch And A Temple Climb

9 July 2025Add comment

If you’re heading out on trip to Chichén Itzá from the Riviera Maya, then extend your day with some sights on the way back – take a refreshing dip at a magical cenote, seek out lunch in the colouful town of Valladolid and climb to the top of an ancient Mayan temple for views over the...

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What To See In Tulum On A Day Trip Exploring By Bike

9 July 2025Add comment

Tulum was high on our wish list when we planned a trip to the Riviera Maya recently. Attracted by its reputation for stylish restaurants and all things bohemian we decided to visit on a day trip, hire bikes and explore on two wheels. It ended up being harder to plan than we thought, so...

5 bicycles with baskets are parked in front of a building with colourful murals on the side. The most prominent mural is turquoise with a turtle on it and Snorkelling in pink letters, Puerto Morelos in black letters.

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Discover The Hidden Riviera Maya Gem Of Puerto Morelos, Mexico

9 July 2025Add comment

We were homeward bound when we visited Puerto Morelos, having checked out of our Playa del Carmen AirBnB in the morning, we had an afternoon to spare before catching our night flight home to the UK. With no plan, or expectations about Puerto Morelos, we turned up to look around and really...