So, you’ve basked on Tulum’s beaches, explored its ruins, and filled your camera with photos of the Ven a la Luz sculpture. Now it’s time to make your way from Tulum to Playa del Carmen, a backpacker’s mecca where cheaper prices and parties abound. I spent over one year in Mexico, mostly in the Yucatan …
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During my Yucatan Peninsula trotting, I became besties with the route from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. It wasn’t intentional. But alas, here I am writing an article on what will likely be more than you ever thought you needed to know about how to get from Playa del Carmen to Tulum. Without further ado, …
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The word “Mexico” often conjures up many images for people depending on what they’ve heard in the news or experienced as a traveler. White sand beaches, drug cartels, and metropolises like Mexico City might come to mind. But it can sometimes be hard to cut through all the noise. So, is Mexico safe? Many areas …
Miles of beaches, a hopping food scene, funky sculptures, and hippie vibes have put Tulum on the map as a must-see destination in Mexico. But with so much bad press on Mexico’s safety, you might be wondering—Is Tulum safe? Tulum isn’t among the safest destinations in Mexico. But if you apply some common sense, it’s …
Tourism in Cabo and Tulum contributes to the $16 billion that international tourists spent in Mexico during the first seven months of 2022. But these destinations are on the opposite end of the experience spectrum, leading many potential visitors to be curious about the differences between Cabo vs Tulum. I spent one month in Cabo …
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Narrowing down where to travel in the Mexican Caribbean is no easy feat. So you’ve done well by whittling it down to Cozumel vs Isla Mujeres. For better or worse, these islands are different. Very different. I spent two weeks on Isla Mujeres and have visited Cozumel three times. So, I’ll share the most significant …
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The name “Quintana Roo” might not ring a bell if you’re new to Mexico travel. But many popular destinations call Quintana Roo state their home, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Nevertheless, you might be asking yourself, “Is Quintana Roo safe?” Quintana Roo isn’t among the safest destinations in Mexico, but it’s not downright …
Narrowing down travel plans grips a traveler-to-be with excitement and hesitation. Was two (ahem…twenty) hours enough research? Will you kick yourself in the flip-flop when you arrive, realizing you overlooked something? If you’ve been around the travel block, you already know that no amount of research can prepare you for the ultimate “should haves” that …
