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Your Mexico Travel Guide, On And Off The Beaten Path

Guides, itineraries, and local tips from an Italian living in Mexico since 2010

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TRIP PLANNING

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MAGICAL YUCATAN

Cenotes, Mayan ruins, flamingos, and beach towns that still feel like secrets. Everything I learned in 15 years of exploring the peninsula I call home.

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CANCUN

TULUM

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PUERTO VALLARTA

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MEXICO CITY

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BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR

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Things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula

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Explore by Attraction

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CENOTES

Overview of Uxmal, Mayan Ruins in Merida.

MAYAN RUINS

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PUEBLOS MAGICOS

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BEACHES

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Hola, I’m Isabella

Born in Italy, adopted by Mexico. I’ve lived in Cancun since 2010 and spent two years traveling around the country solo, falling in love with its people, food, and traditions a little more every day. I built this site to show you how easy and safe it is to explore Mexico, and how you can do it too.

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