Your Mexico Travel Guide for Cultural Adventures & Slow Travel
¡Bienvenidos a México! 🇲🇽
I’ve lived, roadtripped, and slow-traveled through Mexico on and off for years. And I still feel like I’ve only scratched the surface.
With its deep cultural roots, regional traditions, and wildly diverse landscapes, I believe Mexico is one of the most underrated destinations out there. Beyond the all-inclusive resorts and tourist towns, there’s a whole other side to discover.
From jungle-covered ruins to charming Pueblos Mágicos, these guides share the places I’ve come to know and love as a long-time digital nomad and slow traveler.
Mexican Peso, $
1 USD = ~19 MXN
32 states
& 177 Magic Towns
Spanish
& 60+ Indigenous languages
First Time in Mexico? Explore by State
I’ve had the opportunity and privilege of spending a total of three years slow-traveling in Mexico, which has resulted in me writing more than 100+ immersive travel guides on this blog!
From the festive and colorful state of Oaxaca to the pueblo-peppered coasts of Riviera Nayarit and Riviera Maya, to the lush jungles of Chiapas and the desert-sea scape of Baja, I’ve been so fortunate to seep in the country for months at a time.
Whether you’re backpacking, living as a digital nomad, or traveling solo, I hope you’ll use my Mexico blog resources to help you plan a culturally-rich and meaningful trip!
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Chiapas
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Where in Mexico to Slow Travel & Work Remotely
If you work remotely and love culture, nature, and incredible food, Mexico is an amazing place for digital nomads!
Oaxaca City (Oaxaca): Affordable, walkable, creative energy, coworking (plus, the coast is perfect for surfing). I’ve returned to Oaxaca three times as a digital nomad!
Mexico City (México): Endless cafes, fast WiFi, and big-city energy.
San Cristóbal de las Casas (Chiapas): Mountain town with gorgeous indigenous cultures, coffee houses, and a strong nomadic community!
Valladolid (Yucatán): Small Spanish colonial town vibes with cenotes and ruins.
Tulum (Quintana Roo): Overloved, but there’s still room to find adventure and beautiful nature.
And sooo many more!
Why Mexico Will Always Feel Like Home
Hi, I’m Bri—slow traveler, cultural explorer, and the writer behind this blog!
I’ve spent over three years living and traveling across Mexico, calling places like La Paz, Oaxaca City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, San Pancho, and Tulum home at different points in my nomadic journey. Mexico has shaped not just my travel style but my entire lifestyle: It is the first country I moved to in 2018 as a location-independent nomad. It’s also where I realigned my existing travel blog and turned it into the blog you read today.
Traveling with my partner and our adventure cat, Yoda 🐾 (who explored not just Mexico but the world with us for 9.5 years before he passed), I’ve gathered local stories, hidden gems, digital nomad tips, and immersive experiences to share with fellow curious souls who want to connect deeper with this extremely-underrated country.
Whether you’re backpacking solo, planning an extended stay, or visiting for the very first time—I hope these guides help you explore Mexico more meaningfully.
Let’s Plan & Book Your Mexico Trip!
Below, you’ll find my go-to resources for traveling around Mexico!
Whether you’re booking a boutique hotel in Oaxaca, downloading your Mexico eSIM, or organizing tours and transportation online, Mexico is a safe and easy country to visit, but it can be made even easier with a bit of pre-trip planning and preparation!
Swimming in Crystal-Clear, Sacred Waters: The Best Cenotes in Mexico
Cenotes are more than just beautiful swimming holes—they’re deeply rooted in ancient Maya culture. Once considered sacred entrances to the underworld, cenotes were used for ceremonies, rituals, and daily life. Today, you can explore these freshwater sinkholes across the Yucatán Peninsula, from jungly open-air pools to cave cenotes with crystal-clear blue water!
Exploring the Ancient Cities of the Mayans
Visiting Mexico’s Mayan ruin sites is like traveling back in time or peering through windows offering a glimpse into an ancient, thriving civilization. From the iconic pyramids of Chichén Itzá to lesser-known Mayan sites like Calakmul, these ancient cities were epicenters of science, art, mathematics, and spirituality. Walking through them today is both humbling and awe-inspiring!
Diving with Sea Lions in the ‘Aquarium of the World’
Scuba diving alongside playful sea lions in the Sea of Cortez is an experience I’ll never forget. Just off the coast of Baja California Sur, this UNESCO-listed marine reserve is home to vibrant coral, curious fish, and some of the friendliest sea lions you’ll ever meet! Nicknamed the “Aquarium of the World,” it’s one of the most biodiverse seas on the planet.
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