Tag: Mexico Travel

  • Beautiful Bacalar

    Beautiful Bacalar

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    So far in our trip the one thing which has surprised us the most in Mexico, is how expensive it has been. I’d looked into it before leaving obviously, but everything seems to have crept up in price in the last few years, notably food and activities. It’s interesting that on Google maps you can…

  • Carnival in Campeche

    Carnival in Campeche

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    The bus from Merida to Campeche was super cheap as we checked the ADO website and were able to book one of the times (which so happened to be the perfect time coinciding with check-out and check-ins) for 50% off, so it was only 180 pesos or about £7 each! Unfortunately, it was absolutely FREEZING…

  • Falling for Mérida

    Falling for Mérida

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    Our journey continued deeper into the Yucatan peninsula as we continued along the highway to Merida. One note for future travellers, ADO buses are FREEZING cold! And I’m so glad I brought warm clothes like my leggings and hoodie, as it would have been pretty unbearable without them! It’s also a good idea to book…

  • First stop, Mexico: Cozumel island

    First stop, Mexico: Cozumel island

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    Our first stop on this 5 month adventure through central and south America is Mexico, thanks in part to the direct and super cheap flights with TUI from Manchester to Cancun (£314 one way, £320 return!). I’ve done this trip before and the flight, although long at over 10 hours, is quite painless as it’s…

  • Relaxing in Isla Holbox

    Relaxing in Isla Holbox

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    After Chichen Itza, we decided to spend a few days on the island Holbox, which is a long narrow island at the northen-most tip of the Yucatan penisular. I had read great things about this isolated island which has no roads and is one of the best places to snorkel with Whale Sharks in Mexico.…