Gang-dominated areas, pickpocketing, and high rates of violence in some areas: there are many reasons why you would want to keep your guard up on a trip to Mexico––as the mainstream media would have you believe, anyway. While it’s true there have been instances where tourists were targeted by criminals, it’s important not to generalize: …

Ask any American out there what’s their go-to country for a vacation, and chances are they’ll say Mexico: While that’s of course subjective, and we’re yet to interview every U.S. citizen out there regarding their travel preferences, it’s not a secret Mexico is a well-loved destination among its Northerly neighbors… and the funny thing is, …

Though undoubtedly popular, Latin America can be tricky to navigate as a tourist: Yes, locals are welcoming and incredibly hospitable (in their vast majority). Culturally, it’s nothing short of fascinating, and the strength of the dollar will really get you far. However, on the downside, you may be subject to safety concerns you wouldn’t typically …

As customary every year, Travel & Leisure has unveiled the top-ranked destinations at its World’s Best Awards, one of the industry’s most prized: after all, it is voted entirely by the public, and the usual know-it-all expert sitting behind computer screens don’t get to weigh in. For 2024, over 186,000 of their readers participated, casting …

What’s the safest destination in Mexico? A new report has just revealed the safest places in the country, and one destination in particular tops the list. Mexico gets a bad rap in the media for being unsafe, when that could not be further from the truth — many parts of Mexico are totally safe for …

Cancun may be the number one tourist destination in the whole of Mexico, famous for its five-star resorts, powder-white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, and balmy weather, but it lacks something other Mexican destinations have in abundance: Cultural value. Unlike a majority of Mexican cities, it was not settled during the Mayan or post-Hispanic period, …

Safety is still a major concern for a majority of Americans going abroad, and can you really blame them when the world seems to have gone absolutely bonkers, what with the multiple wars taking place and crime levels soaring across multiple destinations? Mexico-bound travelers are definitely no exception, particularly amid the media-led fearmongering and the …

Famous for its pristine coastline, year-round warmer weather, tropical nature, and upscale resort cities, Mexico is currently one of the most popular digital nomad havens, drawing in millions of remote workers each year, particularly from the U.S. Surprisingly, the safest and cheapest destination in Mexico for digital nomads is not where a majority of them …

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 …

Mexico is the first destination that comes to mind when Americans think of taking a cultural trip abroad. It is close enough to home, the country as a whole is very tourist-friendly, and prices can be very attractive when you steer clear of overdeveloped coastal zones. There is only one caveat: mainstream media does not …

Despite the fact that very few tourists are affected by crime when vacationing South of the border, safety remains a major concern for Americans who plan trips to Mexico, who are bombarded, time and again, by mainstream media sensationalism. While there’s no denying Mexico has many problems, like every other country, including the United States, …

The Maya Train is the greatest infrastructure project to have been launched in Mexico in years. Traveling on a loop around the Yucatan Peninsula and as far southwest as Palenque, it has greatly improved connectivity between some of the country’s top tourist sites since its launch last December. These include Cancun, the bustling resort zone …