Tepotzotlán Dog Days
Tepo might not be the most exciting place on Earth, but that’s fine by us. It’s a perfect place to catch up on a few things and gear up for seven more days in the nation’s capital.
Pueblo Magico
Old College of San Francisco Javier
The former College of San Francisco Javier is the centerpiece of the Pueblo Magico of the city of Tepotzotlán located an hour north of Mexico City. Today, the old college … Read more
Taking it Easy in Tepotzotlán
After nearly three weeks in San Miguel de Allende, it’s nice to finally hit the road again for some place new. Today’s goal is the Pueblo Magico of Tepotzotlán (not … Read more
Tzintzuntzan Pyramids & Pueblo Magico
A day trip from Patzcuaro to the Pueblo Magico of Tzintzuntzan, exploring ancient pyramids and an atmospheric former convent.
Patzcuaro Days
Discovering the wonderful sights and simple pleasures of the evocative Pueblo Magico of Patzcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico.
El Tuito & Rancho Primavera
One evening early in our time in Lo de Marcos, Lori and I thought it might be time to pull up a map and start thinking about the journey south. … Read more
Sayulita & Cinco de Mayo
Tuesday was our San Pancho Day. It only makes sense that Thursday should be our Sayulita Day. Last Saturday, the boys spent the day at a kids club in Sayulita, … Read more
Sayulita Saturday
When Lori learned that Noe’s old school in Sayulita held a Kids Club every Saturday, it was an opportunity too good to pass up. The boys could make some new … Read more
Holy Week Hideout
Moving to the country, exploring desert hills, and gearing up for Mexico’s biggest party of the year: Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week).
San Carlos (Nuevo Guaymas)
We finally make it back to the beach, all to find ourselves in Little Canada on a Mexican three-day weekend. Welcome to San Carlos!
Mascota: Unfinished Sanctuary & Mirador de la Cruz
Exploring an unfinished cathedral with a unique history and climbing 312 steps to Mirador de la Cruz in the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco.
Mascota: Our First Mexican Road Trip
We hit the road for the Pueblo Magico of Mascota, Jalisco to escape the holiday hordes and explore a mountainous part of Mexican none of us have visited before.
Cozumel: Island Beach Hopping and Self-Driving
Taking a day trip to drive around beautiful Isla de Cozumel for incredible snorkeling, effortless swimming, great food and cheap drinks!
The “Yellow City” of Izamal
We explore the Yucatan’s charming and colorful “Yellow City,” clambering up Mayan ruins and taking in the Spanish colonial architecture, as well as the people and food of this idyllic inland pueblo.