We’ve been singing its praises for years, and we’ll keep hammering it home until it sticks: Mexico is so much more than its Caribbean beaches, larger-than-life luxury resorts, and touristy pyramids. We can’t exactly take full credit, but after years of covering off-path destinations in Mexico that most mainstream travel publications ignore, we feel it’s …

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 try something a …

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 suggests, a true …

As customary every year, world-renowned publication Travel + Leisure has revealed their Favorite Cities in the World list, as voted by hundreds of thousands of their own readers, and you know how the Ancient Latin saying goes, Vox Populi, Vox Dei: This time, 4 Mexican destinations have cracked the top 25, with one Mexican city …

Heading to Mexico in the near future but you’re suffering from that deep-seated Cancun fatigue? Listen, we get it: as much as we love all-inclusive resorts and do-nothing vacays ourselves, sometimes we could do with some culture and authenticity. Not to pass judgement, as here at Travel Off Path we’ve been covering Cancun and all …

Remember when Mexico’s highly anticipated Maya Train was all the rage? Well, that’s since changed as Tulum, one of the top stops, has been overrun with tourists, sending prices soaring! But there’s another trainthat few people know about. In fact, I would venture to guess if you ask the average Mexican citizen to name another …

Craving a sunny getaway to Mexico but the jam-packed, all-inclusive resorts in Cancun or a bustling Mexico City with the crazy traffic just don’t do it for you anymore? Before you go ahead and book those flights somewhere all-too-predictable again, perhaps you should know that there’s this lesser-known historic city in southern Mexico boasting beautiful …

Mexico is a vast country incredibly rich in culture. Between the resort-lined Caribbean Coast and its central highlands dotted with centuries-old, historic cities, to say its tourist offer is diverse would be a gross understatement. If you’re planning your next trip south of the border, but the Cancun-style, all-inclusive beach getaway no longer floats your …

Are you in need of a sunny break away from the doom and gloom of the North American, suburban winter? Being a short two to three-hour flight away and boasting endless miles of unspoiled coastline, Mexico is truly a no-brainer. But what if you don’t have the budget for Los Cabos, or Cancun, Tulum, and the …

Looking for an idyllic escape for some sweet winter sun? The answer used to be Oaxaca before towns like Puerto Escondido grew too fast. But don’t fret; there’s a secret beach getaway home to a welcome community of laid-back locals ready to welcome you with open arms. Mostly known amongst the surfer and yogi community, …

There’s a reason millions upon millions of Americans choose Mexico as their premiere vacation spot. More often than not, it’s to a pristine beach such as Cancun, Los Cabos, or Puerto Vallarta. These places are great for catching rays and waves, but if there’s a common denominator for what’s missing, it’s Mexico’s astounding culture. Sure, …

Mexico is the number one cultural getaway for Americans: not only are flights there short, the weather great, and the cuisine unrivaled, but the cultural offer is boundless. There’s just one caveat. As beautiful as they may be, there are certain cities you wouldn’t go out of your way to visit if you deem safety paramount, such …