By: Rebekah Mullinix San Cristobal de Las Casas located in the state of Chiapas near Guatelmala. This city is special for many reasons. One reason is the rich history: the locals have been protecting their independence and culture since the birth of this city. The climate is quite different than many other places in Mexico. […]
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Top 10 Things To Do in Bacalar
By: Rebekah Mullinix Just north of Belize is another secret spot of Mexico that is absolutely breathtaking: Bacalar. This city in Quintana Roo was dubbed a “Pueblo Magico” or magical town in 2006. This is a small town with wonderful restaurants and my favorite fresh body of water! The lagoon truly shows Bacalar’s magic through […]
Banking in Mexico for Tourists
By: Rebekah Mullinix Banking in Mexico is a frustrating topic. I ran into so many roadblocks when trying to figure out how to access my finances in Mexico. This article is a compilation to make banking in Mexico easy for you. This article discusses which banks will allow a tourist to open an account, how […]
Returning Your FMM and TIP at the Mexico Border
By: Rebekah Mullinix I’ll admit since it was my first time I was a little anxious about returning (or canceling) the FMM and TIP as we crossed back into the United States. You probably already know that w\hen you leave Mexico at the U.S. border you have to return your FMM and TIP. The FMM […]
Encountering Blockades in Mexico
By: Rebekah Mullinix Driving in Mexico is certainly different from driving in the USA. One unexpected condition is blockading. Blockades in Mexico are a common form of protesting and are something to be aware of when driving through Mexico. Unfortunately, blockades as well as other driving conditions in Mexico are completely unpredictable. There is no […]
Getting in a Car Wreck in Mexico
By:Rebekah Mullinix The thing I dreaded most happened: we got in a car wreck in Mexico. Since this was the first time, I was nervous and did not know what to expect. Thankfully it was a very small incident. When I was pulling out of the parking lot, I side-swiped the car parked to the […]
Traveling With My Pet in Mexico
By:Rebekah Mullinix Traveling with my pet in Mexico has been a very eye-opening experience. This was the first time I brought my dog out of the country and a lot of thought went into making that decision. Before when I was traveling without my dog, I always missed her. Belle is 11 years old and […]
Scuba Diving In Cozumel: A Magical Activity
By:Rebekah Mullinix Dive world-renowned locations in Cozumel. There are over 20 dive locations and a plethora of dive shops, so you have many options to find what interests you. I did some PADI Scuba training in Cozumel as a beginner and these are the sites I experienced. Tekila This is a shore dive at the […]
Getting to Cozumel
By: Rebekah Mullinix Taking The Ferry to Cozumel Taking the ferry to Cozumel from Playa Del Carmen is pretty straightforward. Once you get to the port at Playa Del Carmen, you can choose which company you want to ferry with. While I was there, only one company was running per day. I am not sure […]
Driving to Holbox From Cancun
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox is an incredible place with protected land allowing visitors to see spectacular birds and other animals. This is haven for those interested in animals of the sea and air. Plan your trip to Holbox with confidence using our suggested itineraries. Driving from Cancun to Holbox requires a two-hour drive to Chiquila […]
Visit the Magical Island of Holbox
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox is the island people can’t stop talking about. The sand roads, shallow beaches, and gorgeous wildlife were enough for me to check it out. Holbox is one of the Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Places), which is a program by the Mexican government that deems cities to have cultural value. I packed my […]
Holbox Island – Quintana Roo
By: Rebekah Mullinix Holbox Island is a small island just 41.84 Kilometers long and 1.5 Kilometers wide in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is just north of the city Chiquila on the top of the Yucatan Peninsula. Surrounding the island is 10 Kilometers of the shallow ocean, which makes for a great beach. […]
Tours in Holbox
By: Rebekah Mullinix In June of 2021, I personally took the following tours in Holbox. Bioluminescence Tour I was very excited to do the bioluminescent excursion. I booked with Airbnb because I was doing it the night I arrived and I didn’t want it to be sold out. However, there are many tour providers on […]
Driving an Electric Vehicle in Mexico: Can it be Done?
By: Rebekah Mullinix With gas prices still around $4USD a gallon in Mexico, going electric might be the most economical option for your travels. But how realistic is driving an electric vehicle in Mexico? This article discusses Mexico’s efforts in the electric vehicle industry, where chargers can be found, and different types of charging stations. […]
5 Myths of Mexico: Debunked
By Rebekah Mullinix After arriving in Mexico and having some personal experiences, I am surprised as to how much misinformation is available on the internet and via word of mouth. This article addresses just a few of the expectations I had, which proved to be false. Myth Number 1: You will never be able to […]
Colombia Border Crossing (Laredo, Texas)
by Rebekah Mullinix Crossing the border, the most daunting part of my trip. I had already packed my possessions and rented out my house. There was no turning back. The only thing between me and my new life was the border. I chose to cross the border at Colombia which is just south of Laredo, […]
Covid and Mexico Travel September 2021
By: Rebekah Mullinix How is COVID Going to Affect My Mexico Travel? Mexico has some of the most lenient Covid restrictions, which makes it easier for tourists to visit, but that doesn’t mean Mexico isn’t taking Covid-19 seriously. I have to admit, when I came to Mexico, my expectations were low as to the precautions […]
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Quintana Roo
With ten municipalities and the capital city of Chetumal, the state of Quintana Roo Mexico is on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It borders the Mexican states of Yucatan and Campeche as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Central American nation of Belize. Quintana Roo covers about 16,300 miles (some area […]