Share The Article If the prospect of sipping margaritas by the poolside and treating yourself to a week-long duty-free shopping spree in downtown Cancun doesn’t stir as much excitement as it used to, chances are you’ve been bitten by what we like to call the Real Mexico bug. In other words, maybe it’s time you […]
Share The Article Chatty abuelas gossiping the day away on their front porch, pastel-hue colonial houses that carry more history than your average lifeless suburb ever will, and the smell of grilled carnitas coming from some street vendor somewhere in a buzzing malecón: Sooner or later, we will all crave a little bit of Mé-ji-co […]
Share The Article Don’t know where to go in Mexico? We got you! Sometimes Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta just don’t cut it when you’re craving an adventure. Rather than sitting poolside all day catching up on your new book, a whole other world awaits that will get your adrenaline pumping. Mexico isn’t nearly as […]
Share The Article In an era where popular destinations are in fact raising barriers and imposing increasingly strict restrictions on visitors, in a desperate bid to protect themselves from overtourism, there’s one city in Mexico that’s doing the exact opposite. Unlike Venice, which now charges day-trippers an entry fee on certain dates, or Barcelona, the […]
Share The Article Forget San Miguel de Allende. This winter, travelers are trading the crowded cobblestones for a misty mountain town that feels more like Europe than Mexico. Mexico is famous for its colonial magic, but there is one historic gem that remains criminally overlooked. It isn’t just another Spanish colonial town—it is a bizarre […]
Share The Article Forget Cancun and its glitzy (but jam-packed) Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta and its infamous party scene, and Los Cabos’ golden-sand beaches and luxurious resorts: The best beach destination in Mexico this year, as elected by voters of the Food and Travel Reader Awards, is none other than Puerto Escondido. As the name […]
Share The Article Mexico all-inclusives are one of the easiest hacks for a sunshine escape: airport ➝ wristband ➝ endless tacos and margaritas. But because everything feels so familiar, it’s very easy for Americans to forget they’re in a different country with different laws, money norms, and safety rules. We at Travel Off Path spend […]
Share The Article Much like crystal-clear seas are the main draw for beach bums heading to Mexico, colonial cities are the sweet spot for culture enthusiasts. We’re sure you’ve heard of Mexico City and its vibrant neighborhoods, Merida with the soaring, stone-built cathedral, Oaxaca and its cobblestone streets, and of course, San Miguel de Allende, […]
Share The Article Los Cabos has always been a hugely popular destination for Americans who crave some winter sunshine and five-star pampering (especially if they’re coming from the West Coast). A convenient long weekend escapade, it is known for its fast-developing resort strip, with landmark properties overlooking golden sands and an azure ocean, and an […]
Most tourists know Mexico for its pristine Caribbean coastline, world-class hotels, and ancient Mayan heritage, but as anyone who’s dared to venture beyond the main tourist path will know, that’s only the tip of the iceberg—or should we say pyramid? From the snow-capped hills surrounding Puebla, to the lush valleys of Oaxaca, to the golden-sand […]