Chiapas offers highland markets, tropical ruins, and rich indigenous cultures. From the cool streets of San Cristóbal to the howler monkey-filled jungles of Palenque, this travel blog traces a journey through one of Mexico’s most diverse and surprising regions.
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Oaxaca: Culture, Colour and Contrasts in Southern Mexico
Oaxaca is a sensory feast: smoky mezcal, complex moles, vivid textiles and towering Zapotec ruins. This in-depth blog guides you through the city’s colonial streets, bustling markets, world-class cuisine, and the ancient ceremonial centre of Monte Albán.
Continue readingPuebla and Orizaba: Baroque Grandeur and Mountain Air
Discover Puebla’s colourful streets, baroque churches, and mole-rich cuisine — then head to Orizaba for mountain views, cable cars, and lesser-known colonial gems in central Mexico.
Continue readingMexico City: Layers of Power, Art, and Ancient Memory
From Aztec ruins and Diego Rivera murals to bustling mercados and leafy suburbs, Mexico City is layered with history, art, and unexpected calm. This immersive guide explores its contrasts — ancient and modern, imperial and indigenous — from the Templo Mayor to Polanco and Coyoacán.
Continue readingMexico: Maya Sites, Colourful Cities & Clear Waters in Yucatán
Yucatán Travel Guide beyond the resorts, from remote Calakmul to Chichén Itzá, to colourful colonial cities, eco-conscious Bacalar and beyond
Continue readingBelize: Coral Reefs, Maya Ruins, and Quiet Charm
Belize moves to a different rhythm, from dazzling coral reefs to majestic Maya ruins, it offers a rare combination of natural beauty, layered history, and easygoing hospitality. English-speaking, small in scale, and shaped by Caribbean, …
Continue readingGuatemala: Land of Volcanoes, Markets, and Maya Memory
Guatemala stirs the soul — from vibrant Maya highlands and colonial Antigua to steaming volcanoes, natural beauty and jungle ruins at Tikal
Continue readingColombia Travel Guide – Culture, Coffee, Cities & Nature
Once avoided, now admired — Colombia is emerging from the shadows as one of South America’s most rewarding destinations. Getsemaní, Cartagena — vibrant streets, colonial colour, and Caribbean sun Many frequent travellers to South America …
Continue readingArchaeological Sites of Latin America
One of the big draws of any visit to Latin America is the many archaeological sites, many of which today are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and new sites are continually being re-discovered. It is in …
Continue readingColombia 2022 – The South
Going South from the Zona Cafetera, the number of tourists is greatly reduced, especially as distances are greater from the major population centres of Bogotá and Medellín and international tourists stick to the arc between …
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