Your guide to Mexico
Unforgettable journeys
through real Mexico.
Ruins, cenotes, mezcal and markets. Honest guides and small-group tours,
written by people who have actually made the trip.
Why travel with us
Mexico is bigger than the resort strip
Thirty-two states, sixty-eight living languages and a coastline on two oceans.
We help you choose the part of it that fits the trip you want.
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Written on the ground
Every guide comes from a trip someone actually took.
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Local experiences
An expat who actually visited the region. Real talk and experiences, no AI.
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We give advice what to skip
Some tours are worth the money and some are not.
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Numbers & data, not only vibes
Costs in pesos, bus times and the months worth avoiding.
Destinations
Where to go in Mexico
The cenotes of Yucatán, the markets of Oaxaca and the deserts of Baja
belong to one country but feel like three different ones.
Tours & experiences
Trips we would take ourselves
Small groups, local guides, and no shopping stops
disguised as cultural experiences.
Full day · from $89
Chichén Itzá and a cenote swim
Leave Valladolid before the tour buses arrive, then cool off underground on the way back.
8 hours · from $75
Oaxaca markets and mezcal
Breakfast at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, then two family palenques out in the valley.
4 days · from $640
Copper Canyon by train
Four days on El Chepe through Rarámuri country, stopping in Creel and Divisadero.
Culture
The country behind the postcard
Día de los Muertos is a family occasion long before it is a spectacle. Mole takes a day to make. Lucha Libre is theatre with rules everyone in the arena already knows. Mexico gives far more to travellers who arrive curious.
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Before you book
Planning questions, answered
Is Mexico safe to travel in?
Safety varies enormously by state rather than across the country as a whole. Yucatán, Campeche, Oaxaca, Mexico City and Baja California Sur see millions of visitors a year without incident, while a handful of states carry serious advisories. Check your own government’s advice state by state, keep valuables out of sight, use registered taxis or apps at night, and avoid long-distance driving after dark.
When is the best time to visit?
Between November and April most of the country is dry and mild, which is also why it is the busiest and most expensive stretch. The rainy season from June to October usually means an afternoon downpour rather than a washout, and brings lower prices and greener landscapes. Hurricane risk on both coasts peaks from August to October.
Do I need a visa?
Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia and many other countries can enter as tourists without a visa for stays of up to 180 days, though the officer at the border decides the length granted. Everyone else should check with their nearest Mexican consulate. Your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
How much does a trip to Mexico cost?
Backpackers manage on roughly $40 to $60 a day with hostels, street food and buses. A comfortable mid-range trip with private rooms, restaurants and the occasional tour runs closer to $100 to $150 a day. Resort areas such as Tulum and Los Cabos cost substantially more than inland cities for the same standard.
How do you get around?
Long-distance buses are excellent: ADO, ETN and Primera Plus run comfortable services between almost every city, and first class is worth the small extra cost. Domestic flights with Volaris and VivaAerobús are cheap if you book ahead and travel light. Renting a car makes sense in Yucatán, Baja and Oaxaca’s valleys, less so in Mexico City.
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