there is one thing that you shouldn't miss during your Mexico vacation: experiencing the Mayan culture. Innumerable pyramids, partly whole, still well preserved Mayan cities can be found spread over the Yucatán peninsula. Which Mayan temples are really worthwhile, which you can even climb and how to get there best, I show you here.
The visit of a cenote has become an absolute must-do on every trip to Mexico in the last few years, thanks to Instagram. Especially in Yucatán and its surroundings, the most popular tourist region of the country, there are thousands of these hidden underwater oases. Unfortunately, most of them are completely built for tourists and look more like a swimming pool than a natural underground pool. I will show you which cenotes are really worth a visit, because they are either unknown or absolutely unique, in the best case both.
In addition to its image as a travel destination for beach holidays and jungle tours, Mexico is best known for its many mountains and volcanoes. Since the probably most famous volcano in Mexico, the Popocatépetl, is no longer open for climbing due to its eruptions, I show you two alternatives for a climbing day in Mexico.
The Mexican southern tip of California is neither really Mexico nor really USA - and therefore, no matter from which direction you come, an interesting change. Here you can find my travel tips for two weeks around Los Cabos and the south of Baja California.
It doesn't really matter where in Mexico you spend your semester abroad: it will definitely be an unforgettable experience. I spent a year as an exchange student in Cholula, at the Universidad de las Americas. Eight good reasons why you should do so and many tips for your semester abroad can be read here.
After more than a year in Mexico, the country has become an absolute favorite for me when it comes to road trips. The fuel is cheaper than in many other countries and no matter where you go, the landscape always takes your breath away. One of my favorite trips was still a two-week [...]
