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There is truly something extraordinary about this country, especially when you duck into the interior, far away from the tourist meccas and beaches…. It doesn’t matter how many pages turn on the calendar, or the allure of the freshly stamped countries on our passport we visit, the hypnotic magic of Mexico will continue to seduce us back, and forever be…
Arriving to San Cristobal from Antigua, Guatemala Although we were a bit bummed to bid Antigua farewell for our next month-long destination of 2026, we were definitely excited to arrive to Mexico for the first time in five years. This time, via a 13-hour trip by shuttle van journey to San Cristobal de las Casas, in Mexico’s most southern state…
Our pick for Most Magical Ruins in the Americas Greg has been marketing the UNESCO World Heritage Mayan jungle ruins of Palenque to me for years, and they unquestionably delivered…even for him...on his third visit. Of the ancient ruins I’ve seen, it definitely soars to the top of the list for the Americas for both of us, though with striking…
For our getaway in March, there was no question of where we wanted to escape to. It’s a mystical destination Greg has been yearning to return with me since one of our early dates…the tucked away Mayan jungle ruins of Palenque. However, from San Cristobal, it’s quite a haul to get there, so thanks to Hyatt points, we decided to…