The diversity of Mexico’s landscape makes it one of the most unique places to visit in the world. Mystical cenotes, crystal clear beaches, lush waterfalls and cliff-hanging hot springs are just a few of the attractions that make Mexico such an incredible travel destination.
While most people head to Mexico to sip margaritas by the pool, these 10 secret places in Mexico will make you pack your camera and take you on an adventure of a lifetime.
In our photography guide below we share 10 unique places to visit in Mexico that most people don’t even know exist.
And for the first time ever we’re also excited to share with you our behind the scenes photography tips to help you capture unbelievable pictures at these locations because nothing brings back memories of a place more than a photo you love.
10 Unique Places To Visit In Mexico:
1. Grutas Tolantongo
2. Hierve El Agua
3. Suytun Cenote
4. Edward James Garden
5. Tak Be Ha Cenote
6. Bacalar
7. Tamasopo
8. Tulum
9. Playa Balandra In La Paz
10. Isla Aguada In Campeche
To capture amazing images at these locations, we suggest to bring along these beginner photography items. This is the gear we have been using for several years to capture our travel photos and all the images in this guide were shot using this camera gear.
Photography Packing List:
Sony a5100 camera
Rokinon 12 mm wide lens
Polarizer Filter
Tripod
DJI Mavic Drone
Pssst! If you want to learn more about the photography gear we use, check out our super-informative beginner camera gear article here.
1. Grutas Tolantongo
Grutas Tolantongo is one of the most incredible hidden gems in Mexico’s remote mountains. Located north of Mexico City this hot springs resort is a vacationers and photographers paradise.
Featuring hot pools tucked away between lush trees, a turquoise river running through the park and mysterious caves, Grutas Tolantongo is hands down one of the most unique places to visit in Mexico.
How To Get There
The Grutas Tolantongo resort is located 5 hours north of Mexico City. Some of the roads leading to Grutas Tolantongo travel through some pretty rugged mountains so you’ll need a reliable car to get you there.
Because of the far distance from any major cities, Grutas Tolantongo is rarely visited by International tourists which helps this resort keep its status as one of the best secret places in Mexico.
Entrance Cost
The entrance cost to Grutas Tolantongo is 140 pesos per person ($7 USD). Most people that travel to Grutas Tolantongo stay there for a few days to truly enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Grutas Tolantongo has hotel and tent camping options for its visitors that can be arranged upon arrival.
How To Get The Shot
If you love photography, you’ll be glad to find out that there are many amazing photography locations at the Grutas Tolantongo Resort.
The park features lush waterfalls, a beautiful turquoise river that can be captured by a drone, and the best of it is the thermal pools hanging on a mountain cliff side.
To get a clear shot of these pools stand in the hot pool facing right across from them. There isn’t any area to set up a tripod so you’ll need a buddy to help you out get this shot.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
These hot springs get pretty packed by local visitors so if you’re eager to get a shot without anyone in it, get there as soon as the thermal pools open for public at around 7:30-8:00 am. This time also happens to be the best time for lighting with the least shadows casting from the surrounding trees.
Gear Used For Photography
To get a shot of the hot pools we used our Sony a5100 camera with the standard kit lens. While I placed myself in the frame, my husband took the image from the hot tub across from me.
2. Hierve El Agua
Hierve El Agua is a Mexico destination popular for its mineral formations, petrified waterfall, and cliff-side infinity pools. Hierve El Agua is located on top of a mountain providing breathtaking views of a distant mountain range and the valley below it.
Hierve El Agua’s beautiful landscape and colorful mineral formations make it one of the best places to go in Mexico for photography.
How To Get There
The Hierve El Agua landmark is located an hour and a half drive from Oaxaca. Many tourists take a taxi out to visit it, a guided tour company, or public transportation. If a rental car is an option, that would be the most flexible way to travel there especially for sunset or sunrise photography.
Entrance Cost
Entrance to Hierve El Agua is 25 pesos per person for a day visit (around $1 USD). We ended up camping at this location overnight to shoot sunset and sunrise photos which cost 40 pesos extra per person ($2 USD).
Although there aren’t any hotels in the small town where Hierve El Agua is located, car camping or tent camping can be arranged at Hierve El Agua with the security guards on duty. They were nice enough to let us stay overnight and gave us access to photograph this location at any time we wanted.
How To Get The Shot
The main Hierve El Agua area has two different infinity pools with a beautiful mountain backdrop. One of the pools has a unique bare tree that adds a cool element to photography.
The second area has a petrified waterfall, one of the only two petrified waterfalls in the world. Both areas are very beautiful and you’re virtually guaranteed to walk away with an incredible photo.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time of the day to photograph the infinity pools is during sunset. If you’re lucky, the sky might even change into various hues of purple and pink.
For the petrified waterfall, the best time to shoot is during the morning when the sun rays illuminate the waterfall and the distant valley behind it.
Gear Used For Photography
To capture close up shots of the mineral formations and the pools we used our Sony a5100 camera with this tripod.
We shot the petrified waterfall on our DJI Mavic Drone to get a good angle of the entire waterfall and to show off the grand scale of this location.
Read Next: Visiting Hierve El Agua In Oaxaca, Mexico
3. Suytun Cenote
Mexico’s Yucatan area has over 6000 cenotes. With so many cenotes it can be tough to choose which ones to check out on your trip to Mexico but there are a few remarkable ones, like the Suytun Cenote, that stand out above all others.
What makes the Suytun cenote such a unique Mexico attraction is a walkway leading down the center of the cenote.
The Suytun cenote is completely underground and the only light that makes into the cenote is from an opening in the ceiling. When timed right, a light shines down towards the walkway creating an alien-like light beam.
How To Get There
The Suytun Cenote is located in Valladolid, around 2 hours away from Cancun and Tulum.
To get to Suytun Cenote many visitors sign up for tours with agencies, but usually, that means arriving with busloads of other people. If you’re interested in getting a shot of the place without anyone in it, try to go on your own and wait out the crowds.
Entrance Cost
The entrance cost to Suytun Cenote is 70 pesos per person (around $3.50 USD) and the cenote opens to visitors at 9 am.
How To Get The Shot
To capture the entire Suytun cenote set up your tripod and camera halfway down the stairs facing the walkway through the railing. We couldn’t do a self-timer because of the distance so we had our friends help us out to get this shot.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
To get the Suytun Cenote signature light beam arrive at the cenote around noon when the beam shines directly down. If you go too early in the morning, the light beam might not be out yet. If you go too late in the day, the beam might already be gone.
To get the light shining through make sure to go on a sunny day. On a cloudy or rainy day, there won’t be any sunshine to create the light beam.
Gear Used For Photography
To capture a shot of the entire Suytun cenote we used our Sony a5100 camera with this wide lens. The wide lens is great for landscape shots and this lens also has a low aperture of F2 which helps brighten the image in dark places.
We also used this tripod to stabilize our camera. Since it’s very dark underground you’ll need to lower the shutter speed to increase brightness. When using low shutter speed a tripod is a must otherwise the image will come out blurry.
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4. Edward James Surrealist Garden ‘Las Pozas’
Edward Jame’s Surrealist garden Las Pozas is one of the best secret places to visit in Mexico’s La Huasteca Potosina region. This surrealist garden was built by British poet Edward James with a vision in mind to create an Eden-like place with surrealistic architecture.
Filled with elaborate decorative buildings, doors that open into nowhere, stairs that lead into the sky and lush waterfalls it’s safe to say that Edward James vision of recreating paradise truly came true. Now Las Pozas garden is open to the public for visiting and photography.
How To Get There
The Edward James Surrealist garden is located in the small town of Xilitla and the closest major city is Mexico City at around 7-hour drive away.
Entrance Cost
The entrance fee to Las Pozas Surrealist Garden costs 70 pesos per person ($3.50 USD).
How To Get The Shot
The Edward James surrealist garden is filled with unique sculptures in the midst of a rainforest jungle and offers many photographic options.
One of the best shots is located at the dome like building and can be shot from standing directly across from it on a viewing platform. To protect this building’s structure only a couple people are allowed to walk upon it at a time and only for 5 minutes so be ready when your turn is up.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
To avoid harsh shadows from the trees try to visit this park early in the morning or later in the evening when lighting is best.
Gear Used For Photography
We used Sony a5100 camera with the kit lens to get this image.
5. Tak Be Ha Cenote
One of the best hidden gems in Mexico is the incredible Tak Be Ha Cenote.
A short drive away from its more popular sister cenote Sac Actun, it has similar features like the low hanging stalactites and turquoise blue water, yet it’s rarely visited due to lack of advertising. While most people pay top dollar and flock to the Sac Actun cenote, Tak Be ha remains one of the best non touristy Mexico destinations hidden in the Tulum jungle.
How To Get There
The Tak Be Ha cenote is located a short drive from Tulum beach area. The road leading into the Tak Be Ha cenote is a bit rugged but completely doable. To avoid dealing with cars and parking many people also opt to ride bikes here from Tulum which takes about an hour.
Entrance Cost
The entrance cost to Tak Be Ha cenote is 200 pesos per person ($10 USD) and includes access to snorkel and swim in the refreshing cenote water. Compared to the other more visited cenotes in the area this is one of the cheapest cenotes to visit yet equally stunning.
How To Get The Shot
To get this shot of the Tak Be Ha cenote line up the subject below the little opening in the ceiling for extra light. The cenote has a platform that you can stand on while shooting images or hop around on the rocks to get different angles.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time of the day to shoot images inside this cenote is mid-day during a bright and sunny day. The inside of the cenote is pretty dark so try to find the lightest areas for best color and sharpness. This cenote is not frequently visited so dealing with people and crowds is usually not an issue.
Gear Used For Photography
We used our Sony a5100 camera with this wide lens to get the shot. The wide angle lens is great for capturing lots of open space so the cenote doesn’t feel closed off.
Similar Post: 12 Incredible Things To See & Do In Tulum
6. Bacalar
Bacalar Lagoon is one of the best alternative Mexico vacation destinations with water so blue that it compares to places like the Maldives. The 5-hour drive from Cancun to Bacalar discourages most people from visiting it which is the main reason why it’s still one of the less-traveled destinations in Mexico.
How To Get There
To get to Lake Bacalar the best option is to get a rental car. Unfortunately, the distance is a major obstacle and public transportation options are limited for traveling to Bacalar. But if you’re already heading on a vacation to Tulum, you won’t regret making a day or two detour to Bacalar.
Entrance Cost
Most of lake Bacalar access is closed off by private businesses like hotels and restaurants, but there are a few public access points that are super cheap and really beautiful. The public pier costs 20 pesos ($1) for parking and provides access to swim in the lake along with a palapa area to hang out.
Most hotels, restaurants, hostels and camping spots have their own private access to the lake. If you stay at any of these places, that will give you access to enjoy the lake.
How To Get The Shot
Many of the lakeside hotels and hostels have set up their own swings and hammocks in the water for relaxing (and photos of course). If you walk along the shore you will also come across many cool areas without any people at them.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time for taking photos at Bacalar is during mornings on bright and sunny days. The sun reflecting in the water can bring out the beautiful light blue color that Bacalar is known for.
Gear Used For Photography
To capture these images we used our Sony a5100 camera with this polarizer filter to remove any reflection from the water.
Read Next: Guide To Visiting Bacalar Lagoon In Mexico
7. Tamasopo
One of the most scenic yet less popular Mexico destinations is the Tamasopo area. Located in the La Huasteca Potosina region, Tamasopo offers a chance to experience incredible waterfalls, jungle vibes, and turquoise blue rivers in the midst of a tropical rainforest.
From hidden camping spots to secret caves, this area holds some of the best secret gems in Mexico.
How To Get There
To get there you’ll need to travel through some distant mountain areas so you’ll need a reliable vehicle to get you to this area. The closest airport to Tamasopo is the San Luis Potosí International Airport around 3 hours away.
Entrance Cost
Not many international visitors travel into Tamasopo so it’s one of the most scenic quiet places in Mexico. You can expect to pay very low prices geared towards locals so a couple of dollars will give you access to waterfalls, camping spots and incredible parks.
How To Get The Shot
This image was taken at one of the best-hidden camping places in Mexico. We found this camping area in Tamasopo by taking the wrong turn and ended up camping next to a blue river with private waterfalls that we could enjoy all to ourselves.
To get this image we hiked up the little hill and shot the image facing the waterfall from the side. My husband took the image on a tripod while I placed myself on the waterfall edge.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
We shot this image right before sunset during the golden hour when the lighting and colors look the best. It’s always tricky shooting images around lots of trees that can potentially cast super harsh shadows so shooting around golden hour usually eliminates bad lighting.
Gear Used For Photography
Along with our Sony a5100 camera, we used this tripod to stabilize the image for long exposure that gives the water that beautiful flowy look. We also used this polarizer to take out any glare in the water.
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8. Tulum
Tulum is one of the best places to go in Mexico for a relaxing beach vacation. The lack of mega hotels and chain restaurants make it one of the cutest beach towns in Mexico.
Filled with white sand beaches, beach hammocks, swings and palm trees Tulum is not only one of the best places to vacation in Mexico, but also a magnet for cute photography.
How To Get There
Tulum is located 3 hours away from the Cancun Airport. Many hotels offer shuttles that will take you there and public transportation runs very often as well.
Entrance Cost
Tulum offers endless free photo opportunities. Most resorts and hotels have set up swings and hammocks to attract guests and while some expect you to buy a drink to hang out in their designated area, there are plenty of places that don’t.
How To Get The Shot
One of the most famous places to take a picture in Tulum is at the Matcha Mama smoothie joint. The jungle vibes and colorful façade make this small smoothie shack a highly sought out photo spot. From fashion bloggers to lifestyle influencers, the swings of Matcha Mama have been visited and photographed by just about anyone visiting Tulum.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time to shoot images in Tulum is really any time you’re not busy relaxing on the beach.
Gear Used For Photography
To shoot images of Tulum we used Sony a5100 camera with the standard kit lens.
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9. Playa Balandra in La Paz
Mexico is well known for its beautiful pristine beaches but one of the best places to visit in Mexico is the beautiful Balandra beach in Baja California. Tucked away on the outskirts of La Paz, Balandra is one of the less-traveled beached in Mexico for international tourists but highly loved by the locals for its crystal clear water and its relaxing nature.
How To Get There
Most people visiting Balandra fly into the Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport and stay in La Paz. Many visitors also choose to fly into Cabo San Lucas International Airport and head to La Paz after spending a few fun days partying in Cabo.
Entrance Cost
Balandra is accessible to the public for free.
How To Get The Shot
The best way to show off the crystal clear waters of Balandra is by taking a kayak or paddleboard for a spin in the water. Balandra’s water is so clear that it casts a shadow underneath the kayak making it seem as if the kayak is floating above the water.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time to photograph the kayak reflection is in the morning after the sun has come up. The bright sun brightens the water and adds a cool shadow beneath the kayak.
Gear Used For Photography
To photograph the kayak we used our DJI Mavic drone. While I paddled out into the bay my husband took the images from the land. The kayaking distance will limit communication so plan your shots ahead of time.
10. Isla Aguada in Campeche
Campeche is one of the most beautiful non-touristy regions in Mexico. From less traveled beaches to quiet cenotes this region is one of the best alternative places to visit in Mexico.
Some of the nature highlights of Campeche include Isla Aguada with its beach town vibes and turquoise clear blue water.
How To Get There
The closest airport to Isla Aguada is the Ciudad del Carmen International Airport, around an hour drive away so the best way to get around this region is with a personal rental car.
Entrance Cost
Isla Aguada is free to enjoy for visitors but to enter the island by car a toll fee needs to be paid of around 180 pesos ($9 USD).
How To Get The Shot
Isla Aguada has a free tourist area with cute swings in the water and a few wooden piers. To get a shot of the swings and the piers look for an area called Puerto Isla Aguada on the map.
Best Time Of The Day For Photography
The best time to shoot the Isla Aguada area is in the morning before too many tourists show up.
Gear Used For Photography
To photograph the Isla Aguada swings we used our Sony a5100 camera with a polarizer filter to take out sun glare from the water.
These 10 unique places to visit in Mexico are so amazing that you’re guaranteed to return from your trip with incredible pictures.
If you can’t get enough of Mexico’s hidden gems, you’ll love our post on top things to do in Huasteca Potosina, Mexico. Never heard of it? Neither did we until we visited this region and fell in love with its turquoise jungle rivers and incredible waterfalls.
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I LOVE this post!! I am just starting out with photography and heading to Tulum next month so this post was the perfect motivation :))
So glad you like it : ) If you’re looking to visit a few cenotes during your stay in Tulum, I highly recommend the Grand Cenote, Cenote Calavera, and Cenote Tak Be Ha. Here’s a more detailed post on Cenotes in Tulum and surrounding areas: Best Cenotes In Yucatan, Mexico.
Enjoy your visit!
Laura
I know the cost of gas/diesel changes but how does it compare to the USA in price?
I want to drive and see as much as possible
Usually pretty similar in price to California
Great article! Mexico is my avourite country and by the looks of it I have a lot more to see still!
Mexico is so rad! We spent 6 months there and still only saw a tiny portion. I definitely look forward to the day we can return there as well : )
Laura
Wow, some great less traveled places in Mexico. Thanks for sharing! We also stayed overnight in Hierve el Agua. It was so magical to wake up in the morning and have the place to yourselves.
So happy to share! We loved Hierve El Agua especially at sunset and sunrise when it was completely empty! Such a unique and special experience. Glad you got to enjoy that as well : )
Cheers, Laura
I like the post …….
So beautiful honeymoon Destination….
Awesome
Great info! I searched about 6 other sites that all showed basically the same places. THIS is what I was looking for. And I live in Mexico! Thank you for anything but the same old thing…
Hey Kevin,
Glad you enjoyed the post! We spent 6 months traveling through Mexico in search of unique destinations and these were some of our favorite ones. We loved Mexico so much that we might go back this summer again, so there might be more posts like this coming soon : )
Cheers,
Laura
Guys! Your photography is next level! You probably hear that a lot but awesome photos! Especially Tak Be Ha Cenote and Tak Be Ha Cenote.
Love that you have given insights and help on how to take these shots. We have recently bought a camera and are looking to get more into photography so this is very helpful for us!
Looks like a trip to Mexico is in order for us!
Wow, thanks so much guys! That just seriously made my day : )
Laura
I love you’re blog and the post! Specially how you recommend taking pictures and perfect timing with no crowd! Definitely gonna follow you around!
Thanks, Luisa! Glad you enjoy the blog!
We always try to include tips to our readers that we ourselves have found helpful. “Best times to visit” is a big one for us because visiting a place at the right time can either feel amazing or stressful especially when it comes to major tourist attractions like in Mexico : )
Cheers,
Laura
can you tell me how did it cost you for the whole trip in mexico?
Hi Aria,
We spent 6 months traveling through Mexico in our van and we spent around $6000 during our trip. The highest cost for us is always gas since we drive in our own car alongside with food. We try to travel super cheap and traveling in a van lets us eliminate a lot of other expenses like paying for hotels or Airbnb rentals.
Mexico has been one of the cheapest countries we have traveled through so far. Most activities cost around $5-$10 per person but we also try to stay away from any major tourist destinations.
Hope this helps!
Laura
Tulum is SUPER touristy now.
Hey Alex,
It wasn’t too bad during our visit in May, possibly since we were there before the summer season had fully kicked in. There were some amazing cenotes in Tulum that we snorkeled at and we were the only people there, I couldn’t believe it!
Cheers,
Laura
Love this article, really amazing, and since Mexico is my favorite country, THIS is what I was looking for.
Quero viajar e conhece muitos lugares Lindos.
Hi Laura, woul you please share the place where you took picture with hammock in bacalar lake ?
Thank you so much.
Hi Linh,
It was by the Ecocamping Yaxche campsite where we stayed. I was walking in the lake along the shore when I spotted that hammock, maybe 5-10 minute walk to the left from the campsite. Hope this helps!
Laura
OMG, your post was awesome. Thank you for taking the time to give us a lot of details.
You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the post!
Laura
Hey Laura,
I’m so glad I discovered your blog. I love how you introduce inexpensive places so people can travel without costing an arm n a leg. You are amazing.
After reading this article, I am really interested in traveling to Mexico now. Is there any spots that you suggest for a 5 days vacation?
Hey Joyce,
So happy to hear that you are enjoying our blog! Our ultimate goal is to help people discover how to travel more and find alternative travel destinations that they might have not known existed.
If you’re planning a 5 day Mexico trip, there are a few spots I would suggest:
1) Yucatan Peninsula – you can easily visit Cancun, Tulum & Lake Bacalar. My friend visited us for 4 days in Yucatan and we took her to see beautiful beaches, Tulum ruins, and a few awesome cenotes.
2) Oaxaca – this is a very popular destination if you like old colonial towns, ruins, and the beautiful Hierve El Agua petrified waterfall
3) Huasteca Potosina – this is one of the least known regions for international visitors but it’s so beautiful! You could fly into Mexico City, then head out to Grutas Tolantono hot springs, and then to Huasteca Potosina region. Another friend of mine just did this trip over a few days and absolutely loved it!
4) Southern Baja California – this could be a fun easy beach vacation. You can visit places like Cabo, Todos Santos, and La Paz.
Hope this helps as a starting point!
Laura
This is the best list out there. I have been to Mexico many times and there were several of these that I didn’t know about. Thank you!!!
So happy to hear that! : )
Laura
Hi Guys! I also love your blog and site. I don’t know how I stumbled upon this but I’m so happy I did. I’ve rode down through Mexico before and I’m on the fence in regards to camping. For me it is extra gear and space/weight that is limited on a motorcycle. However, if camping is possible is so many places, I’m ready to commit that space to some basic camping gear. I have a question though, in light of the fact that you were camping in your van. In those places whereby you guys camped, do you think tent camping is possible? Would it be frowned upon by locals or police? Thanks for any info. and looking forward to reading more of your blog. It is fantastic!
We saw a ton of people tent camping with very few issues. There are lots of cheap camping areas everywhere ($0.50-$3 per night) and many of the gas stations throughout the country will also let you camp on their premises for free if you ask. We also saw tons of bikers just pitch tents on the side of roads, outside shops/restaurants, in abandoned buildings, etc., and they all said they very rarely had issues or were harassed by locals or cops. In fact, the local sentiment is that if you’re sleeping in a tent it must be because you’re in financial need so they typically try to help you out instead of harassing you. Good luck!
this was REALLY great. true gems! thx so much
Hello, I am so glad I cross your page. I am planning to visit Mexico I’m February how many days would you say it is enough to do all this plus few cenote in Tulum ? Where is.it best to start and finish the drip to save time?
Thank you so much
Hi there,
We spent almost 6 months in Mexico and felt like we only scratched the surface. Mexico is just so big and there is so much to see that you could come back for multiple trips and never run out of fun things to do.
If you’re planning a trip to Tulum, you can see quite a lot in Tulum and the surrounding area within a few days. Some of my favorite places near Tulum were the Suytun Cenote, Tak Be Ha cenote, Calavera Cenote, Gran Cenote, Tulum Ruins and Lake Bacalar. Hope this helps!
Laura
I’ve just spent a wonderful time reading your article! Beautiful shots and incredible info. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind comment : ) I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Laura
Great post, right when I am planning my vacation to Yucatan. It will definitely be useful. And I appreciate the details about how to get the best shot, with very specific camera and setting used. Thanks
Wow, a mind-blowing post I have read many articles but didn’t describe the places as you did. For these kinds of places, photos are a must. Thanks for sharing this information!
Your article is so cool. It makes me want to go back to Mexico again and visit the places you have mentioned. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Laura and Joel,
Just wanted to tell you that I love your site, the photography is amazing and your travel adventures make me smile.
Thank you!
Julie
We visited some of them thanks to your article thanks !! Bacalar is so beautiful indeed !!
So glad to hear that! Bacalar is such a wonderful hidden gem in Mexico!
Your articles and adventures are so inspiring! The photos are magnificent! I love the style of your towels and blankets, do you mind sharing where you got them? Thanks so much!!
Hi Suzi,
The blankets are by Sackcloth & Ashes. I’ve had them for years and love them. The quality is really great and they fold small so they’re easy to bring along on trips.
Thank you sooo much for a beautiful article. I’m a photographer so really appreciated it. We are headed to Mexico in October/November and my husband has restricted me to 3 weeks. We have a week with my niece in Porto Vallarta and then I have no idea how to juggle the rest. I want to see Mexico City and Chichen Itza and a beautiful beach and colonial towns and wildlife and waterfalls and cenotes and and and!! When we travel we usually hire a car and base ourselves somewhere for a few days and give ourselves time to rest and relax. Do you have ANY idea how I could do all that in the time I have been allotted without having a coronary?? We love peace so I really don’t want to go on a tour. Any advice would be so gratefully appreciated.
Hi Michelle,
If you only have 3 weeks (2 weeks besides Puerto Vallarta), I would focus that time on a smaller area. We spent 6 months in Mexico and barely covered the surface as there is so much to see and do!
As one option, I suggest flying into Mexico City and visiting Teotihuacan Pyramids. Then rent a car, and drive to Grutas Tolantongo. From there, you can also spend a week or two in San Luis Potosi which has beautiful waterfalls, nature, and cenotes.
As option two, you can fly to Mexico City for a couple of days and then fly to Cancun. From there you can visit Chichen Itza, Tulum, Bacalar and Cenotes.
Hope this helps!
I love how you always manage to find hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Your blog has introduced me to so many unique destinations.