Mexico

Take the ferry ride from Cozumel to Cancun or vise versa. It’s worth the trip to visit both locations. Also, if you are in Cozumel, the cab ride into the plaza is only five dollars U.S.. It’s worth it and there are always cabs. Renting a car isn’t necessary unless you want to travel to the Northern or Southern tips.

If you are into Mayan ruins, here are a few lesser known places to visit. If you are in the Yucatan and coming from or on your way to Chichen Itza, it’s worth it to stop in Valldolid and go out to Ek Balam. (I may have already posted that one.)

Also, when I was in Chiapas this summer, I decided to go to Bonampak and Yaxchilan after visiting Palenque and on my way to Tikal. It was well worth it because they are impressive sites surrounded by jungle…and there were hardly any other people there! It is a 40 minute boat ride from La Mesilla just to reach the ruins at Yaxchilan! Bring good shoes and be ready to sweat as it is unforgivingly hot!
I’ve heard it is much cheaper to book a trip through a company to see these sites than to try it on your own with public transport.

If you are into Mayan ruins, here are a few lesser known places to visit. If you are in the Yucatan and coming from or on your way to Chichen Itza, it’s worth it to stop in Valldolid and go out to Ek Balam. (I may have already posted that one.)

Also, when I was in Chiapas this summer, I decided to go to Bonampak and Yaxchilan after visiting Palenque and on my way to Tikal. It was well worth it because they are impressive sites surrounded by jungle…and there were hardly any other people there! It is a 40 minute boat ride from La Mesilla just to reach the ruins at Yaxchilan! Bring good shoes and be ready to sweat as it is unforgivingly hot!
I’ve heard it is much cheaper to book a trip through a company to see these sites than to try it on your own with public transport.

I grew up in south Texas, so I’ve been to Mexico quite a few times. The last city I visited was Cancun, but hubby and I are hoping to visit again this coming winter to see Chichen Itza!

It can be awful or it can be great.

When I was around 9, my brother, sister and I took baths in cold water in a “pila”. Basically a large sink. We have a cute picture.

I went to Mexico, mainly Progresso, Yucatan and Cozumel. One of the greatest experiences of my life. Incredibly gorgeous. Went snorkeling, visited Mayan ruins, and just sat on the beach not thinking about anything. I would definetly reccomend it to anyone!

We went to Cancun on our honeymoon and it was GREAT. We drunk a little too much tequila on the first day, which put a little bit of a damper on day two but it was party city from then on! The food was wonderful and the cost of .925 silver was a steal. We stayed at an all inclusive resort which had a great beach. The daily activities were so fun, we even got kidnapped by pirates!

Stay away from tourist spots! Not only will you be safer, but the locals are WAY more friendly once you get deeper into the country and away from “tourist traps”.

I haven’t ever been to Mexico and I don’t currently have any plans to go. However, when I am able to afford a vacation this will be the place. I know the land is beautiful, the people, and the beaches. Oh man I really want to go…