If you typically plan your trips around immersive cultural experiences, and you’re a History aficionado, chances are you’re already making plans to cross the pond—again—this winter, no matter how gray and awfully-cold Europe may be at the minute. Hold your horses. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to embark on a Transatlantic journey to …

Who would have thought you could immerse yourself in European-esque streets south of the border? It’s true, and it’s easy to reach from numerous U.S. cities, even as the DOT recently banned certain flight routes to Mexico. Boasting staggering cathedrals seemingly plucked from a Spanish postcard, a cobbled maze of winding walkways, an endless sea …

Cancun. Cabo. Mexico City. What do these have in common? Global fame often results in mostly unavoidable crowds, unless you venture into the locals’ gatekeepers’ secret hideaways. At Travel Off Path, we consider ourselves to be Mexico’s #1 fans, forging through the often dramatized security concerns and putting them to bed. I alone have been …

Sometimes, Americans ignore Mexico’s wonders, thinking Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta are the only beach destinations worth visiting. As for Mexico’s sprawl of cityscapes, Mexico City seems to be the exception to unwritten rules, as our southern neighbor is misrepresented mainly as a ‘dangerous’ country, when in fact, a majority of violent crime happens …

Mexico may be every American’s go-to spot for beaches and all-inclusive resorts, with Cancun, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and the like dominating travel trends come winter, but as any culture aficionado will be able to attest, it is also a world-class sightseeing destination. With a History spanning thousands of years, and having hosted many a great …

With a History spanning thousands of years, including periods of Aztec, Mayan, and Spanish control, a host of world-class cities with stunning eclectic architecture, and as many as 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Mexico is one of the world’s leading destinations for culture. Though Merida and Mexico City tend to take all the glory, as they’re …

Not every exciting trip to Mexico has to be anchored by a picture-perfect beach and upscale resorts. Many of Mexico’s historical cities can be a trip of a lifetime. No matter if you’re a foodie, budget traveler, history buff, or simply just want to learn more about this fascinating country, over-crowded beaches isn’t the place. …

Mexico seems to be on every American traveler’s radar lately, and we can’t exactly blame them: have you seen that crystalline hue on the water off the coast of Cancun, ever tasted actual Mexican tacos from a curbside food stall in Mexico City, or admired the breathtaking coastal scenery in Nayarit? This Latin American gem …

As the winter cold covers much of the U.S., why not plan a sunny escape south of the border? While a majority of travelers have beaches in mind, you would be doing yourself a disservice to overlook some of Mexico’s most cultural cities. Right now, Mexico has some of the best weather in easy-to-reach destinations …

Mexico is one of the top destinations for Americans seeking to combine both culture and a sunny break into a single trip. Other than stunning Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, it is home to a plethora of historical cities that stand among the oldest in the American continent. Needless to say, there is no shortage of …

It seems like Mexico has a new star in the making, as an unknown city that had never before been widely promoted as a destination takes center stage as part of the country’s tourism offer. It does not have a shoreline and thus no pristine beaches like those found in the Caribbean, nor the Yucatan …

One of Mexico’s colonial cities has just been named ‘the most beautiful’ in the country, beating household names like Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and even the wider Mayan Riviera to the number one spot. The honor was bestowed by Mexico’s own Travel Awards, and it’s fair to say many were surprised with how voting …