We weren’t originally planning on heading to the pueblo magico of Orizaba, in western Veracruz state, but thanks to a bit of buzz on the backpacker trail, we had become quite intrigued. And, it was exactly the dose of green and fresh air we were needing at that moment. In fact, we could have unpacked our bags for much longer…
From San Andres Cholula, we took a day trip using local collectivos (mini-buses) to another pueblo magico of Atlixco (directions and map on last photo.) Atlixco is one of those towns that loves to smile vibrantly for the camera. In addition to being startlingly photogenic, she doesn’t seem overrun by tourists, and is plopped at the foot of an 18,000…
From Bernal, we decided to take a day trip to another pueblo magico of, Tequisquiapan, which the locals have acceptably and graciously nicknamed “Tequis.” The town has a 300-year heritage as a colonial town and was populated mostly by indigenous people. Like Bernal, it’s predominantly a tourist town, bedecked with shades of pink, on the famous Vino & Queso route,…
In the year 2001, the Mexican tourism board did something brilliant. They began recognizing pueblos mágicos, which are small “magic towns” that truly offer something a little different, whether it’s fantastic architecture, cultural curiosities, stunning natural wonders or even just exceptional regional food. Now of the 132 Pueblo Magicos in Mexico, and the 19 at least one of us (Greg)…
Today we hopped on the local bus for $33 pesos ($1.50) and ventured down to the Pueblo Magico of Sayulita. We already had visions in our heads of what this charming little beach town was supposed to feel and look like from seeing blogs and friends’ pictures, as well as a certain show about bachelors and roses on ABC. (Oh…
Tequila. The national drink of Mexico, has its birthplace in the state of Jalisco in, where else but the town of....Tequila. The town, it seems, came first. The name Tequila, translates to, “the place of cut feet” in acknowledgement of the shards of obsidian glass that litter the landscape in this part of Mexico. But in fact, this national drink…
