Mexico

What we love about Mexico is the rich culture, full of soulful and joyous music, pristine blue oceans with white beaches, ancient history and bustling cities. In Mexico City, you can go on a hunt for the best taco and feel tiny in a metropolis of millions.
Worlds away in the southern provinces of Quintana Roo and Yucatan, wander in Mayan civilization ruins and then feast your eyes on rainforest, white sands and cenotes, natural freshwater sinkholes that turn into spots for snorkeling. In the rest of this big country are enough destinations to keep you enchanted for months.
Explore 24 Travel Guides In Mexico
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Mexico City’s 23 Best Unique Photo Spots (with Locations)
Where can you take the best photos in Mexico City? We’ve listed the most beautiful and interesting places for architecture, culture and street photography in CDMX.
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Is Merida Safe for Foreign Travelers and Expats?
Is Merida a safe place to travel in Mexico for a vacation? See if Merida is safe for women, solo travelers, expats and digital nomads, in this travel safety guide.
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Where to Stay in Merida: Best Options for Every Traveler
What’s the best area to stay in for a visit to Merida, Mexico? We outline the best neighborhoods and accommodations in Merida, for proximity to the best things to do, for travelers, expats and nomads.
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Conexion 60: Best Coworking Space for Digital Nomads in Merida
For digital nomads or remote workers living in Merida, Mexico, the fastest internet for getting work done is at Conexion 60, one of the best coworking spaces in the Yucatan.
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How to Get to Uxmal from Merida (and What to Expect)
What’s the best way to get to the Uxmal Mayan ruins from Merida? See all the ways to take this Yucatan day trip, and if it’s worth the trip, in this travel guide.
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Izamal Travel Guide: The Yellow City Worth Visiting
Our guide for a day trip to Izamal lists what to see and how to get to Izamal from Merida. Is the Yellow City of the Yucatan worth a visit? Yes, and here are our best tips.
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Merida, Mexico: Essential Travel Guide
Merida is one of the best places to travel in Mexico! Use our essential travel guide to find out what to do in Merida, with our list of sights, markets, day trips, top restaurants and best places to eat.
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20 Best Cafes & Coffee Shops in Merida (Digital Nomad Guide)
We list the best coffee shops and cafes in Merida, Mexico! Here are the most Instagrammable places for coffee in Merida, along with which cafes are best to work from with WiFi.
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Best Tacos and Gluten-Free Food in Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the best travel destinations for tacos, gluten-free eating and amazing food. Use our CDMX guide to find vegan and vegetarian restaurants, some of the best taco places and gluten-free food.
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The Ultimate Mexico City Travel Guide
Dreaming of how to explore Mexico City during your trip or long weekend? The best way to see Mexico City is through the famous sights and off the beaten path alternative experiences.
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The 19 Best Bars in Mexico City
The best bars in Mexico City include hipster bars, fancy bars, craft beer bars, rooftop bars and old school cantinas. Find out what’s on our Mexico City best bars to visit list.
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Mexico City Food Tour with Eat Like A Local
It was exciting to take one of Mexico City's best food tours with Eat Like a Local MX around the city's food markets. This is a great tour for foodie travelers and adventurous eaters.
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Coliving & Coworking in Selina Mexico City Downtown
The best digital nomad-friendly coliving and coworking is Selina Mexico City Downtown, with coworking space and apartment-style living in the heart of Mexico City.
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Quentin, Mexico City | Unique Specialty Coffee Experience
Quentin Cafe, one of the best in Mexico City's Roma neighborhood, has a specialty coffee menu that coffee-lovers will adore. Try the carajillo and the esspressonic.
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19 of the Best Mexico City Cafes Worth Visiting
Mexico City is home to some of the best specialty cafes in the Americas. These top-rated cafes on our list range from old-school vintage cafes to hot spots for new third-wave coffee culture in Mexico. See what the best Mexico City cafes have to offer!
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Efimero Cafe, Mexico City | Neighborhood Specialty Coffee
Among spots in Mexico City for specialty coffee, we liked Efimero Cafe in the Condesa neighborhood. In addition to coffee, there are books, games and outdoor seats.
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Almanegra Café, Mexico City: Cult of Coffee
If you’re looking for some of the best cafes in Mexico City that take the art of coffee very seriously, Almanegra Cafe should be on your list. Among the best cafes in Mexico, here you’ll find serious coffee preparation and a serious cold brew.
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Drip Coffee, Mexico City: Neighborhood Favorite
One of the best cafes in Mexico City for specialty drip coffee and drinks crafted by hand, Drip is a neighborhood favorite on a quiet street in Roma Norte. Stop by for coffee, and for honey!
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Review of Blend Station, Mexico City
Among the best laptop-friendly Mexico City cafes is Blend Station, one of the thoughtfully-designed Condesa coffee shops for working and having a great latte.
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Review of Chiquitito Cafe, Mexico City
One of the best cafes in Mexico City for an authentic community feel, Chiquitito Cafe is a compact and cozy choice for a coffee drink with Mexican origins.
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Review of BUNA Cafe Rico, Mexico City
Buna Cafe Mexico City is one of Mexico City’s best specialty cafes for trying locally-sourced Mexican coffees in a sleek and trendy coffee shop.
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A Perfect Weekend in Tulum, Mexico
See our perfect itinerary for a 2-day or 3-day weekend trip to Tulum, Mexico. Find the best time to visit, where to stay, where to eat and what to do, in our backpacker travel guide.
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How to Beat the Crowds at ChichéN Itzá
Thinking about how to beat the tourist crowds and get Chichen Itza to yourself? We found a way to avoid the tour groups and take the best photos, here at this guide.
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Why Valladolid Is the Most Authentic Yucatan City
Valladolid is a charming small city of 48,000 people with a compact town center, colorful homes, historic colonial ‘iglesias’ and authentic Mexican life, free of many outside influences. Valladolid is an excellent city for spending several days, with lots to do and see close by as well.
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What are our favorite travel destinations? Our best places to travel are ones that have a bit of everything, from architecture and history to nature and adventure.

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Argentina
There’s more to this giant country than its steak and wine, once you start exploring. From the peaks of Patagonia to the posh cafes of Buenos Aires, it’s hard to get bored in Argentina.
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Chicago
What are the best things to see on a trip to Chicago? We’ll tell you the coolest places to take photos, along with a review on where to stay if you’re working remotely.
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Colombia
Find soul in this South American country rich in musical beats, stunning landscapes and reinvented cities. We enjoyed Colombia’s big cities like Cartagena and Medellin, but also became enchanted in small towns like Jardin and Salento, where time seemed to stand still and where watching the sunset in the mountains became all that mattered.
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is like a gateway to Eastern Europe. In the capital of Prague, find tons of history from the ages of royalty to World War II and into the Soviet era, and wander through the unique Old City, where cultures and architecture blend together.
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The Dominican Republic
Find out what to see in the Dominican Republic North Coast with our North Coast itineraries featuring Cabarete and Sosua, and discover what to know about traveling in the DR regarding local tax, money, safety and backpacking.
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England
This is England, land of castles and countryside, and rugby and royalty. Get lost in London and feel out the hip scenes and the history. Then, take a train to get out of the cities and experience simpler life in villages, historic sites and nature.
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Estonia
Estonia is a surprise, if anything. Where is this small country, credited for being the birthplace of Skype and Transferwise? Its mix of influences from Scandinavia and from the Baltic and Russian region make for a fascinating culture of innovation, progress and unique history.
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Guatemala
As one of the most diverse countries in Central America, Guatemala is a favorite for backpacking, adventure, culture and food. With landscapes from volcanoes to jungle, and beaches to forest, Guatemala both packs a punch and never ceases to amaze travelers.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a dense island metropolis jam-packed full of culture, innovation, unique scenery and of course, its mouth-watering cuisine. Hong Kong is a melting pot for Asia and for the world, where people of all cultures feel comfortable and welcome, and where having Pakistani or Korean food for dinner is as easy to find as some good old Cantonese dim sum.
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Iceland
There's an unlimited number of things to do in Iceland, if you let yourself get off the beaten path. Explore Iceland by renting a car and taking a road trip -- this way, you'll be able to get on roads less traveled, get national parks to yourself and avoid all the crowds. The beauty of Iceland lies in its magnificent nature, which is where you'll find yourself documenting the trip through travel photography.
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Ireland
Beyond the Guinness pints and the countless characteristic pubs, and beyond the rain and the driving on the left, is spectacular untouched nature, locals who will always crack a joke and, well, lots of sheep.
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Israel
Kick back by the Mediterranean Sea with falafel or lose yourself in the narrow alleyways of one of the most historically-important cities on Earth. Check out how four cultures share Jerusalem’s Old City, and then spend the next day floating in the saltiest body of water in the world.
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Latvia
Sandwiched between Estonia and Lithuania, and sharing borders with Belarus and Russia, Latvia is still forming an independent identity. Try the dense and flavorful bread varieties, the Baltic Sea fishes and of course, the strawberries. You'll notice that from the bogs to the beaches, there's so much to see in this laid-back and growing country.
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Myanmar (Burma)
The most undiscovered and alternative of any country in Southeast Asia, Myanmar (Burma) provides a genuine travel experience to travelers who want to get lost among ancient pagodas, lake villages and urban chaos.
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The Netherlands
Windmills, stroopwafels and the canals of Amsterdam may come to mind when you think of the Netherlands. Get on a bicycle, the local Dutch way, and make your way into the architecture of Rotterdam, quaint and quiet streets of villages outside the big cities and the excellent transport systems that link all the parts of this country.
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New York
Looking for the best authentic local tips for travel and exploring New York State? Check out the secret tips that only locals know, and how to maximize your trip budget.
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Peru
Famed for Machu Picchu and its Incan ruins, there’s much more to Peru than meets the eye. Sit back with a drink and watch the sunset from the Pacific cliffs of the capital city Lima, and surf on sand dunes in Huacachina, from where the sand in your hair will serve as a souvenir for days.
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Portugal
Portugal charmed us from the start, as we ventured through a maze of colorful alleyways in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto neighborhood and then took a road trip to the humble medieval villages and beautiful beaches. Try the wine and the seafood, and then go for a hike along the rocky coastline.
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Spain
Famed for tapas, mountains, islands and art, in a variety of dramatic settings, Spain is somewhere to go back to, time and again. Just when you think you’ve gotten to know the country, you’ll learn there’s more to see.
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Sri Lanka
If you like scenery, flavorful food, friendly people and culture, this is a country for you. In Sri Lanka, we hiked epic mountains, climbed stairs to a sacred giant Buddha, tried Ceylon tea fresh from its source and laid back with fruit smoothies on the southern beaches.
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Taiwan
Off the beaten path, undiscovered places and natural beauty are all ways to describe travel in Taiwan. Travel for food, hiking and culture in one of the best destinations in Asia.
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Vietnam
Vietnam is so diverse, and you'll never run out of things to do. Yes, travel in Vietnam is affordable, so you can get more for your money and try everything in sight.