Mexcaltitán may no longer be an official Pueblo Magico, but there is plenty of magic left on this sleepy fishing island. The magic exists in the Mexican must order Zarandeado or spelled Sarandeado (naturally I prefer the “Z” spelling). This fish dish is available along the coast of Nayarit and also on menus in southern Sinaloa, […]
Still plenty of Magic on the Island of Mexcaltitan, Nayarit with its Zarandeado
by Craig Zabransky on March 11, 2015 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel
Durango, the Mexico Road Trip Paradise
by stayadventurous on March 10, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel
Durango is one of the most appropriate places for eco-tourism in Mexico and a dazzling experience for lovers of highway journeys; the roads lead to majestic landscapes and are full of breath-taking horizons any photographer would fall in love with. It is the perfect place for a silver screen style Mexican road trip. Durango es […]
The Mystery of the State of Mexico – Teotihuacan
by Craig Zabransky on March 9, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
When driving through Mexico City (as a passenger of course), I couldn’t tell where the official federal district ended and the official state of Mexico began. But I do know I visited friends who lived in the state of Mexico (not the city) and enjoyed viewing a Sunday soccer (football) match in their home. It […]
The Roads to Zaragoza, Spain
by Craig Zabransky on March 9, 2015 in Destination
The road to Zaragoza can be classified as an easy drive, an historic event, or an epic pilgrimage. And a visit to the city located in the heart of Aragon will allow you to discover all three roads to Spanish city. An Easy Road from Barcelona or Madrid Whether you land in Barcelona or Madrid, […]
Sinaloa, Setting Sail with el Pacifico in Mazatlan
by Craig Zabransky on March 7, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
When I first transitioned to a travel writer, Mazatlan, the seaside city on the Pacific coast invited me to experience the Mexican travel destination. Since my first visit in 2009, I’ve returned eight times and now have numerous memories of the sun, surf, seafood, cliff diving, amazing sunsets on the malecon and sunsets in the […]
Campeche, a Peaceful Sea of Green
by stayadventurous on March 6, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel
When I think about Campeche, two images come to my mind. The first one is a warm night at the Capital city’s main square with locals playing lottery around the kiosk like in an old and small town. Soft lights on, children playing around, a sense of peace and harmony. The second one is the amazing […]
An Angel Inside the Museum of the Dead in Aquascalientes, Mexico
by stayadventurous on March 5, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel
Aguascalientes is not on the short list for lots of travelers as places to visit in Mexico. These days it’s more of a transport hub and industrial base than a tourist city. There’s one major reason to visit though: the Museum of the Dead (Museo de los Muertos). No, it’s not about narco battles or […]
The Pink Flamingo Stands in the Ria Celestun, Yucatan, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on March 4, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
Just before you arrive to Celestun, Yucatan there is a turn off for the Ria Celestun, a protected nature reserve. Inside the park visitors can rent a boat (includes the boat captain) for 1,200 pesos. The cost is often (and best) shared with other visitors. Once you pile in, the navigates the waterways to discover […]
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