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Hiking to a Puerto Vallarta Waterfall in Quimixto

Finding a Puerto Vallarta waterfall isn’t that hard, but getting there can be an adventure. And that’s where the fun is. Waterfalls are common in the jungle, but they’re not always easy to get to. The Quimixto waterfall, however, is one of the most popular and easiest to see. I use the term “easiest” relatively. If you’re staying in Puerto Vallarta, you must take a bus and a boat. You might also need a mule or a hike to get...

colorful Xochimilco boats

10 Things to Do Near Mexico City

Mexico City is a land of enchantments. It’s seldom that you’ll find a place so filled with art, culture, food, people, and things to do. I spent two weeks in the city and barely touched the surface of all there is on offer. If you’re planning to visit, and like to have a lot to do, extend your time as much as you’re able and you’ll never get bored. Despite working remotely the entire time I visited, I was still...

colorful Xochimilco boats

Visiting the Disappearing Xochimilco Floating Gardens

In Xochimilco, at least 25 colorful trajinera boats were stacked next to each other at the dock, and I needed to get to the one at the end. So, I jumped from boat to boat and tried not to fall into the water as I leapfrogged. Floating through the canals of Xochimilco on a trajinera is a cultural pastime, popular with tourists and Sunday favorite activity for locals. The once pristine canals and waterways were beloved by the likes of...

Close up of Caterina mural by Diego Rivera

6 Mexico City Museums You Must Visit

Mexico City has more than 150 museums, but most are pretty obscure. There are museums for engraving, women, the revolution, chocolate, all cultures that have ever existed in Mexico, medicine, photography, constitutions, murals, any remotely famous people (including Jesus) and caricatures, to name just a few. I made it to about half a dozen while I was there—mainly the ones that offered something about Frida and Diego er, Diego Rivera and or Frida Kahlo—since they were the reason for my...

Rene Coyoacán

5 Things to Do In Coyoacán, Mexico

Coyoacán is a small town about a 45-minute drive outside Mexico City, where Frida Kahlo lived. As an avid Frida fan who visited her house/museum twice, I spent a lot of time in Coyoacán. It’s a great place, filled with live entertainments, and if I returned to the Mexico City area, I’d stay here. 1. Take a Bike or Walking Tour One day, I took a bike tour of the city and a walking tour another day, so I explored...