Mexico

Mexico is a huge country made up of 31 diverse and varied states, all with their own unique characters, however the few things you can be sure of across Mexico are the delicious food, friendly people, colourful buildings and flamboyant festivities.

After spending almost a year in Mexico (across three trips) I successfully learned how to drink tequila like a real Mexican as well as being lucky enough to visit 11 of the country’s 31 states.

From relaxing on the beaches of the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula and swimming with sea lions in La Paz to exploring the epic Copper Canyon and even wine tasting in Baja California, there were more than enough things to do in Mexico to fill my trips with unforgettable adventures while leaving enough to draw me back yet again.

While some people may be put off by reports of kidnappings, murders and drug-related violence, staying safe in Mexico is actually extremely easy if you stick to the right areas and use common sense (do I even need to tell you not to get involved with drug cartels?). 

Don’t let the media hype put you off a trip to this fascinating and welcoming country.

I haven’t got around to writing about all of my adventures in Mexico yet so if there’s somewhere or something in particular you’re interested in that isn’t on the blog, feel free to contact me. Otherwise, sign up to my newsletter here.

Mexico Blog Posts

The Safest Places in Mexico For Tourists To Visit

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Is Mexico Safe

I love Mexico. And I hate that is has such a bad reputation. I find this reputation is far worse in the USA and Canada compared to Europe. I’m kind of thankful for that because in the UK I’m not flooded by bad news stories that might have scared me off visiting. Instead, I did some specific travel research on safety, as I would for every country I visit. And then I went. Many times. In this article I will share the safest places in Mexico for tourists to visit. This is based on my own experience of the places … Read more

8 Tequila Cocktails To Make At Home

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Mexican tequila can be used to make a whole variety of different and exciting cocktails, from the classic margarita and tequila sunrise to the rich El Diablo and fruity matador. Impress your friends with these 8 tequila cocktail recipes you can make at home. 1. Margarita Is there any cocktail more symbolic of tequila than the margarita? Although the origin of the margarita is widely-debated, most people believe it was created in Mexico, much like its main ingredient of tequila. A staple on cocktails menus all around the world, the margarita is an easy tequila cocktail to recreate at home … Read more

20 Fun Things To Do In Tijuana Mexico

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Tijuana is always a good idea. Whether you’re heading south of the border to cut loose or it’s the starting point of your epic Baja California road trip, in this post I’ll share with you 20 fun things to do in Tijuana Mexico.  I’ve visited a few times and I’ve never had anything other than a good time. If you are worried about safety, I have written about that in a separate post, which also covers how to get to Tijuana from San Diego.  And if you’re on that epic Baja California road trip, you can read my post taking that … Read more

How To Take the Baja Ferry from Topolobampo to La Paz in Mexico

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Chances are, if you’re a tourist taking the Baja Ferry from Topolobampo to La Paz, you’ve just rolled off Mexico’s splendid Copper Canyon Train (El Chepe as it’s known locally) and are looking to explore Baja California. In this post, I’ll give you all the information you need to take the Baja ferry from Topolobampo to La Paz, starting in Los Mochis. Of course, you can do this trip in reverse. I took the Baja Ferry to La Paz as part of a broader trip when I travelled from coast to coast across Mexico from Cancun to Baja California. It’s … Read more

Your Ultimate Baja California Road Trip Itinerary

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Oceans, mountains, valleys, desert, giant cacti, whales, sea lions, tacos and beaches – taking a Baja California road trip down Mexico’s famous Ruta 1 (Route 1) gives you a lot to play with; over a thousand kilometres of coastline to play with, in fact. I visited the Baja California peninsula for the first time a few years ago but I only managed to explore the south. This summer, I returned to complete the real dream – to travel from tip to toe down the Baja California peninsula, driving from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. Where To Visit In Baja California … Read more

16 Best Things To Do in La Paz Mexico

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I stumbled into La Paz in Mexico by accident. I was tired and, after a night ferry from the mainland, a little less than fresh. But I forgot about my fatigue the second I saw the sea. The Sea of Cortez has long been declared (by none other than Jaques Cousteau) as one of the most biodiverse places on the Planet. Yes. The. Planet. But it didn’t take me long to realise that the Sea of Cortez wasn’t the beginning, middle and end of this part of the southern Baja Californian peninsula. It was just one part of the myriad things … Read more

How To Go Wine Tasting in Ensenada

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Want to know how to go wine tasting in Ensenada? Want to know which vineyards to visit, which wine tour company to book with, where to stay and what to do in Ensenada? You’ll find it in this guide. Step into any bar in Mexico and the drink of choice is overwhelmingly beer. Which may explain why Mexican wine is barely on the map. However, as the oldest wine producing region in the Americas – yes, that one surprised me too  – and with vines that can be traced all the way back to 16th century Spain, its less of … Read more

How To Swim With Sea Lions in Mexico – Baja California

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Want to go swimming with sea lions in the wild in Mexico? Then you need to take an Isla Espiritu Santo tour from La Paz. Here’s what you can expect from your day on the Sea of Cortez along with where to stay in La Paz and tour companies to book with. Jacques Couteau once said of the Sea of Cortez that it is the aquarium of the world; an accurate descriptions considering this small swatch of sea is one of the most biodiverse on earth. But the ocean wildlife isn’t the only highlight. Shimmering like topaz under the blazing … Read more

How To Visit Tijuana from San Diego – Complete Guide

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Want to know how to get to Tijuana from San Diego, where to stay and is Tijuana safe to visit? In his guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about visiting Tijuana from San Diego. Sitting just 20 miles (32 kilometres) south of San Diego, it’s hard to believe that a few steps can alter your surroundings so dramatically. Yet, step over the border from the USA into Mexico and turn your ear to the air: the car horns have stopped, tacos sizzle on road side carts and Spanish floats by on the breeze. “Bienvenido a Mexico!” you’ll hear … Read more

Planning An Affordable Copper Canyon Tour Itinerary

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If you’re looking for an affordable Copper Canyon itinerary, read on. The Copper Canyon trip had been on my ‘bucket list’ for years but, to be honest, fear of straying into Narco territory put me off. Then, one fortuitous day, I bumped into a girl from the Netherlands. She was tiny (smaller then my 5ft self), blonde (so, much more noticeable) and she’d just had the time of her life travelling solo through one of the world’s most superlative canyons. It was decided. I was definitely going. After a lot of internet research, I found that it wasn’t so easy … Read more