Summer always seems to be about the trio of Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta, but this year is actually different. Cabo isn’t seeing the same level of record-breaking visitors as usual, which got us thinking: where else in Mexico is actually worth vacationing away from the norm for more cultural depth and ample space to …

Here at Travel Off Path, we’ve said before that there are a few worthwhile destinations left to discover south of the border, given its vast popularity. Of course, there are certain pockets of Mexico that have been deemed no-go’s for outsiders as you’d stand out like a sore thumb in a place just not welcoming to …

We all know Los Cabos is a tale of two cities. You have Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, a pair of mouthfuls in more ways than one. Known for its upscale all-inclusives, renowned restaurants, buzzing bars, pristine coastline, and the famous “arch”, it doesn’t matter which side you visit, you’re in for …

I’ve visited just under 20 destinations in Mexico, from inland charmers like Aguascalientes to the village of Tequila (for obvious reasons). While I’m undeniably privileged with my job as a travel writer to be able to cover so much ground, I can’t help but feel sorry for those scared of our southern neighbors simply because …

Well, this is a shocker… But sticker shock may be to blame. Everyone deserves a vacation, but there are certain places that outprice those of us with some extra commas in our bank account. Let me retract that — I’m in the one-comma club, so count me out on this one. Despite years of sky-high …

Believe it or not, planning a trip south of the border isn’t always easy. Sure, you could follow the crowds to click ‘n’ go icons such as Cancun or Cabo, but you’d be missing out on some of Mexico’s most pristine gems – not the cookie-cutter experiences you could have stateside. One such place is …

Look, we get it — “Mexico” and “Europe” in the same sentence likely draws a side-eye. But if you X off this page, you’re going to miss out on some of Mexico’s most magical destinations. We’re never here to sugarcoat any particular place like, you know, the other guys that have to entice you with …

Despite how headlines read about Mexico this week, take it from our team of experts here at Travel Off Path who know the real Mexico — not the misguided take regurgitated over and over on TV. Venturing into Mexico’s unknown isn’t dangerous. You just have to know where you’re going. Obviously, going into the heart …

It’s not just Mexico’s unexpected chaos this week that has drawn extra eyeballs south of the border. Mainstream news has long depicted Mexico as a sketchy destination, even though a majority of violent crime takes place in select areas most tourists wouldn’t dare visit in the first place. That said, what happened across the state …

I lost count of how many texts and DMs I received this week when people found out I was in Mexico. You know what I’m talking about, of course… Mainstream media, every travel publication, and numerous U.S. government-backed alerts had left loved ones and travelers with bags packed and ready to go in a tizzy. We won’t …

The U.S. State Department doesn’t mess around when it comes to Mexico. Their travel advisories are granular, strict, and updated constantly. For 2026, six Mexican states are slapped with a Level 4: “Do Not Travel” warning—the exact same severity level assigned to active conflict zones globally. But Mexico is massive, and state lines are arbitrary. …

Alright, travelers… It’s time to un-hibernate and embrace the warmth of spring. Sure, you can book a cookie-cutter trip to Cancun or Cabo, but we all know unforgettable adventures lie in real Mexico. Of course, “real Mexico” earns a side-eye from time to time from those who consider Taco Bell to be Mexican food — …