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A digital composition featuring a Mayan pyramid under a blue sky, overlaid with a map marker bearing the Mexican flag and text saying "youR guide to visiting Mexico.

Your guide to visiting Mexico: the Land of Mariachi

Mexico is a beautiful and diverse country with something to offer everyone. From the ancient ruins of Palenque to the stunning beaches of Tulum and Cancun, there's no shortage of things to see and do in Mexico. We spent six months living here, traveling to ten different cities using public transport options and month-stay Airbnb's.

 

This travel blog page will provide you with all the information you need to plan your perfect trip, including travel tips, destinations, and more! Plus check out our specially curated YouTube videos for even more stunning visuals and information from this incredible country!

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Check out all of the places we visited in Mexico courtesy of this interactive map from Wanderlog. Tap any of the numbers for more information including directions, our blog posts, links to reviews and much more.

Wanderlog is a free travel planning app that allows users to create trip itineraries, organize flights, hotel and car reservations, view places to visit on a map, and collaborate with friends. It is super handy and has made a big impact on our travel planning. It saves time and is super easy to use!

Interesting Facts

Here are 13 interesting facts about Mexico. Some may just surprise you!

1. Mexico is the 11th most populous country in the world, with over 126 million people.
 

2. The capital city of Mexico is Mexico City, which is one of the largest cities in the world by population, at over 22 million. In 2015 it was just 8.3 million!
 

4. Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate. The ancient Mayans and Aztecs were the first to cultivate cacao beans and create a bitter beverage from them.
 

5. The Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is a remarkable example of the Mayan civilization's architectural and cultural achievements.
 

6. Mexico has the world's largest population of Spanish speakers, with Spanish being the official language of the country.
 

7. The Mexican cuisine is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It includes dishes like tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and guacamole.
 

8. Mexico is home to several unique and diverse ecosystems, including deserts, tropical rainforests, and coral reefs. It is one of the world's most biologically diverse countries.
 

9. Mexico is famous for its vibrant and colorful festivals. One of the most well-known is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a celebration honoring deceased loved ones.
 

10. Mexico has a rich artistic heritage. The famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo and muralist Diego Rivera are internationally renowned for their contributions to the art world.
 

11. Mexico is the leading producer of silver in the world. The country has a long history of silver mining, and the city of Taxco is known for its silver jewelry craftsmanship.
 

12. The Mariachi music, characterized by its lively rhythms and traditional attire, originated in Mexico and is recognized as an important part of the country's cultural identity.
 

13. Mexico is known for its impressive natural landmarks, such as the Copper Canyon (Barranca del Cobre), which is deeper and longer than the Grand Canyon in the United States.

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POPULATION

126.7 million

CAPITAL

Mexico City (22.3 million)

CURRENCY

Mexican Peso (MXN)

DRIVING

Right Side

TIME ZONE

CST (GMT-6)

MEASUREMENTS

Standard Metric

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Isla Mujeres MEXICO Playa Norte Mexico (What to SEE & do, budget & bougie) 2 ways to Explore
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Isla Mujeres MEXICO Playa Norte Mexico (What to SEE & do, budget & bougie) 2 ways to Explore

We are exploring the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico (the Island of Women) We are sharing our Airbnb, Hotel, golf carts, beach clubs and epic sunsets on this Island of turquoise water and sprawling sandy beaches off of the coast of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. MEXICO TRAVEL VLOG 2023 This video will help you to budget and plan what it will cost to visit the island with a variety of different options for you to choose from. #islamujeres #mexico #golfcart We arrived by Ultramar Ferry from Cancun and started our time off exploring a few restaurants, a beach club and our Airbnb with a focus mostly on the north end of the Island. With a visit to Jax restaurant, The Green Demon beach bar and La Cazuela M&J. We've formatted the video into two parts. The second portion of the video we are exploring the south end with a stay at the Casa de Los Suenos Boutique Hotel and the beach club restaurant Kin Ha. We tour the island on a golf cart and visit the mayan Ruins of Ixchel at the southernmost tip of the Island an absolutely beautiful must see location also widely known as Iguana point. One showing the more budget option to explore this island with part two being a higher budget away to explore the island. We've gone with the concept of THIS or THAT. At the end of the video let us know which way is your preferred day of travel....this way or that way!? Airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45220293?source_impression_id=p3_1636542928_Hbq2IdUNDEA7ZYVR&guests=1&adults=1 CHAPTERS 00:00 ISLA MUJERES INTRO 00:28 ULTRAMAR FERRY CANCUN TO ISLA MUJERES 01:20 JAX ISLA MUJERES 02:00 CHURROS ISLA MUJERES 02:47 GREEN DEMON BEACH BAR ISLA MUJERES 04:33 BUDGET AIRBNB TOUR ISLA MUJERES 06:13 GOLF CART ISLA MUJERES TOURING THE ISLAND 07:17 PUNTA SUR ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE ISLA MUJERES 09:41 CASA SUENOS BOUTIQUE HOTEL ISLA MUJERES 10:14 KINHA RESTAURANT ISLA MUJERES 12:35 CASA SUENOS ISLA MUJERES ROOM TOUR Next up we are sharing our amazing night out at an EPIC 5 star restaurant in Cancun....can you guess where? You don't want to miss this video! We hope that this video helps you to get an idea of some of the costs, some places you can visit yourself and to join in our travel journeys exploring the world as slow travelling entrepreneurs, writers and digital nomads. Join us on the journey! Don't forget to Subscribe!
Puerto Morelos; BEACH Restaurants, CENOTES, NIGHTLIFE & Airbnb, Budget & Bougie (Mexico Travel Vlog)
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Puerto Morelos; BEACH Restaurants, CENOTES, NIGHTLIFE & Airbnb, Budget & Bougie (Mexico Travel Vlog)

In this video we are exploring Puerto Morelos, Mexico one of our favourite spots in all of the places we visited in Mexico especially in Quintana Roo In this video we are exploring the beach and restaurants and the general area. We also travel to our first more local vibe cenote. We highly recommend a visit to this smaller fishing village that is less touristy than many other towns in the area. It's not ot far from Cancun you can travel by taxi or bus and it's a great stop for a few days on the way to Playa del Carmen (as we did) or you can definitely plan for an extended stay in this lovely area as we intend to do next visit! We highly recommend the restaurant Mar Bella right on the water for some amazing seafood and amazing desserts. You should definitely add this destination to your Yucatan Peninsula tour of the Caribbean If you plan your timing right there are turtle releases on the coastal beaches here! Something we didn't get to experience but we will definitely return for! The area is also quite popular for diving, another thing we didn't get the chance to try. CHAPTERS 00:00 Visiting PUERTO MORELOS in QUINTANA ROO 00:20 CASA MALIX our PUERTO MORELOS AIRBNB and room tour 01:24 walking along PUERTO MORELOS BEACH 01:43 MAR BELLA epic seafood restaurant in PUERTO MORELOS 05:26 LA NORIA CENOTE a local spot in PUERTO MORELOS 9:07 PUERTO MORELOS exploring the BEACH FRONT and DOCK 11:13 PUERTO MORELOS OUTRO #puertomorelos #mexico #travelmexico
CANCUN AirBnB and The Cost of Living and general things to know MEXICO TRAVEL VLOG
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CANCUN AirBnB and The Cost of Living and general things to know MEXICO TRAVEL VLOG

Cancun, Mexico in this video you will see our Airbnb cost for our first month, general cost of things and us getting used to the way things work in Cancun Mexico. #CancunMexico #Cancuncostofliving #mexico Everything you see in this video is within a 15 minute walk of the Air BnB We show you the surrounding a hospital, shopping centre and tons of restaurants, convenience stores, cafes, pharmacies, movies theatre etc. Our AirbnB was in a gated community with 24 hour front gate security. The grounds included a lovely walking path, two outdoor swimming pools, playpark for children, enclosed dog park, a gathering area, outdoor BBQ area, soccer field, outdoor ping pong table along with an outdoor gym. The unit included private washer and dryer, 2 full bathrooms and bedrooms with ample storage and everything you need. High speed internet was included as well. There were limited starter supplies in the kitchen however (no salt, sugar, oil etc) Water and electricity (for long stays) are extra however it was extremely reasonable for the month. The hotel zone was a 10 minute Uber ride away (more on that adventure next video). We loved the location and accommodation. We would definitely return in the future! Airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44332431?source_impression_id=p3_1630689497_gRvolYgcNr6%2BKWxr&guests=1&adults=1 Join us on the journey! Don't forget to Subscribe! BUSINESS EMAIL - closerlives@gmail.com BUSINESS WEBSITE CloserLives - https://www.closerlives.com ETSY SHOP CloserLivesEmporium -https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CloserLivesEmporium?ref=seller-platform-mcnav JENN INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/writings_of_an_ex_mrs/ LEON INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/leon.gregori213/ JENN FB - https://www.facebook.com/writingsofamrsjennifer/ LEON FB - https://www.facebook.com/leon.gregori213 JENN'S BLOGS - https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com https://writingsofamrsmommy.wordpress.com
TORA; Cancun, Mexico's MUST VISIT Restaurant in 2024
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TORA; Cancun, Mexico's MUST VISIT Restaurant in 2024

We are dining and reviewing TORA the 5 Star Seafood Fine Dining Live Entertainment, Shows, Sparkler Fountains, Fireworks, Fancy Fun spot in Cancun Mexico. MEXICO TRAVEL VLOG What an amazing sunset and evening spent in the best restaurant in all of Cancun, Mexico in our opinions! With amazing sushi, lobster, fish and seafood risotto we were given first class treatment during this epic night out. The drum bongo and dancing show was so fun along with the fountain sparklers who doesn't love a good sparkler! It always sets the mood. We enjoyed hookah, tequila, wine and brandy nut don't worry the evening was spread out over 8 hours for us ha! Finishing the evening off with fireworks and dancing all while enjoying the beautiful view. The management and staff are highly attentive and very entertaining. They took very good care of us. Sorry I forgot the film the ladies washroom but there are full length mirrors, glasses of champagne and all of the extra bells and whistles. You can obviously spend less than we did to enjoy some time here as the entertainment is included regardless of what you decide to order. If you are celebrating anything special while in Cancun Mexico this is the place to do it....but don't forget to make a reservation! We can't wait to go back again! #travel #cancun #mexico #food Let us know if you would enjoy spending an evening in this epic restaurant! Join us on the journey! Don't forget to Subscribe! BUSINESS CONTACT INFO Work with Us! BUSINESS EMAIL - closerlives@gmail.com BUSINESS and BLOG WEBSITE CloserLives - https://www.closerlives.com OUR ETSY SHOP CloserLivesEmporium - check out our AMAZING gear https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/CloserLivesEmporium?ref=seller-platform-mcnav JENN INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/writings_of_an_ex_mrs/ LEON INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/leon.gregori213/ JENN FB - https://www.facebook.com/writingsofamrsjennifer/ LEON FB - https://www.facebook.com/leon.gregori213 JENN'S BLOGS - https://writingsofamrs.wordpress.com https://writingsofamrsmommy.wordpress.com

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