Valladolid, Mexico
The Yucatan Peninsula is best known for beaches and resorts along the Caribbean Coast, but there is more to this region of Mexico than just margaritas and sunshine. Valladolid is … Continue Reading Valladolid, Mexico
Wildlife of Rio Lagartos
The small town of Rio Lagartos is located north of Valladolid, on the Gulf of Mexico. This lagoon is part of the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve and is home to … Continue Reading Wildlife of Rio Lagartos
The Pink Lakes of Las Coloradas
The Pink Lakes are located only a few hours north of Valladolid on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico; it is one of those places we have seen many times in … Continue Reading The Pink Lakes of Las Coloradas
Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam
North-east of Valladolid, the Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam are one of the best examples of the Mayan world found in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. There is still much of this … Continue Reading Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam
Rio Lagartos
Rio Lagartos is located on the Gulf of Mexico, an hour and a half north of Valladolid. While it is neither a river (Rio) or home to any alligators (Lagartos) … Continue Reading Rio Lagartos
Manzanillo
Most people visit Mexico for the beaches and resort towns that are located along the beautiful coastline of the country, so just to fit in, we would eventually find ourselves … Continue Reading Manzanillo
Colima
Colima is not the most famous or well known of the 32 States that make up Mexico, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy of your attention. Here you can … Continue Reading Colima
Guadalajara
When you draw a picture of Mexico – the culture, the food, and the music – what you’re thinking of is Jalisco, and more specifically Guadalajara. This is where tequila … Continue Reading Guadalajara
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza was one of the most important cities in the Mayan world. Located in the jungles of the Yucatan, it’s close proximity to Cancun makes it one of the … Continue Reading Chichen Itza
Isla Holbox
The beaches and the water are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The sand is just a little bit whiter, the water has a few extra shades of blue and … Continue Reading Isla Holbox
Bacalar Lagoon
Bacalar – known as the “lake of seven colours” – sparkles in the sunshine with many shades of turquoise and blue. It is simply amazing, and a photograph can’t capture … Continue Reading Bacalar Lagoon