Whether you’re visiting Sayulita, Puerto Vallarta or any other town in the area, the Marietas Islands are one place that you can’t afford to miss. In the last few years, these dual islands have become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area. From the hidden beaches to the tropical fish swimming below the crystal clear waters, this is one destination that needs to be on your shortlist. There are a few different tour groups that will take you out there, but in the end we decided to go with Ally Cat Sailing Adventures after it was recommended to us …
Hidden Beach at Marietas Islands: Best Adventures in Mexico
Day trip to the Magical Town of Tequila
After an amazing day in Guadalajara, it was time to see something else. We happened to be so close (okay, one hour away) to the small town of Tequila that it was impossible to miss it. So on our second day, we woke up late, had to get dressed in five minutes and ate 7-Eleven sandwiches while we jumped on the bus to the magical town of Tequila! If you’re interested in doing the tour we did, you can find more information here. It’s 400 pesos per person, and it also includes the entrance to the tequila factory. It leaves …
Quick Guide to Guadalajara
After exploring Sayulita very quickly, Chris and I were looking for our next adventure. Fortunately, Chris happened to have a friend in Guadalajara, which is a four-hour bus ride away. And a comfortable bus ride, that is. That’s why, on a Friday afternoon, we packed and took the bus to Bucerias, then to Guadalajara. We rode with Vallarta Plus, which was amazing. We had more leg room than in a plane, with Wi-Fi and individual screens. It made the time go by very fast. Andares Mall On our first night, we stopped at the mall for dinner. There are plenty of …
Visiting Teotihuacan, City of the Pyramids
Only 50 km outside of Mexico City is Teotihuacan, a gem of history. Though nobody knows who built the pyramids that are there, they are definitely worth visiting. It’s a great day trip from the city and you can either jump on a bus, take a cab or your hotel might even offer a shuttle. Here are a few quick tips for once you’re there – before I start telling you our story! When going down the pyramid, don’t go down straight. Walk in diagonal! If you didn’t know this Mexican trick already, it’s going to save you hours! It …
Mexico City and the Museum of Anthropology
After spending a few days in Puebla visiting the city and Cholula, it was time for us to hit Mexico City. We had been living in the jungle for three months already, so being in a big city where we could go shopping again was awesome! I have to admit, I was a bit scared of Mexico City before going there. For some reason, I expected it to look like San José (the capital of Costa Rica), but bigger. I was so wrong. San José was loud, crowded and really didn’t look that great. The neighborhood that we stayed in …