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If there’s one country you wouldn’t necessarily associate with train travel, it’s Mexico. Yet with ambitious new projects on the horizon, things could soon change dramatically for those who love exploring a country by rail. 3,000km of New Passenger Lines Coming After decades of near-abandonment, Mexico’s passenger rail service is experiencing a revival with several projects currently underway. Until recently, train travel in the country was limited to a few commuter lines around the capital, plus two tourist routes: the Chihuahua al Pacifico and the Tequila Express. The former is THE premier tourist line, featuring a small train that covers … Read more

Mexico, this land of ancient origins, has always attracted tourists. If you’ve decided to travel there, it’s important to know where you’re stepping foot. Mexico, despite being a major tourist destination, has cities with high crime rates where living conditions aren’t always ideal. Before departing, it would be wise to know Mexico’s most dangerous cities. Los Cabos Los Cabos is a popular tourist destination located at the tip of the Baja California peninsula, encompassing the cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Despite a recent surge in crime-related violence, primarily linked to drug cartels and gangs, tourists are rarely targeted. Security … Read more

Mayans, Aztecs, Incas… it’s true that we often get confused about where, when and how these civilizations developed their cultures. What we do know is that they were all incredible builders who constructed monumental pyramids, often at the heart of cities, that we can still see today. So let’s embark on a journey to three truly remarkable pre-Columbian pyramids located in Mexico. Chichén Itzá: The Most Famous This is visually the best-known pre-Columbian site in Central America, featuring its famous impeccably preserved pyramid. Chichén Itzá, this ancient Mayan city located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is indeed considered one of the … Read more

Tourist destinations can be like celebrities—after their moment in the spotlight, some fade into obscurity or even fall from grace entirely. This is exactly what happened to one Mexican coastal resort that once captured imaginations worldwide but now leaves its residents desperate to move away and tourists looking elsewhere for their vacation. Welcome—if we can call it that—to Acapulco! Rise to Fame Acapulco is a coastal resort city and port on Mexico’s Pacific coast, located in Guerrero state just a few hundred miles south of Mexico City. Nestled in a deep bay that’s almost entirely enclosed, the city made its … Read more

These are obviously among the questions we ask ourselves when traveling abroad. What currency is used there, what money should I bring, where to exchange it, what budget to plan for on-site, should we leave tips, etc. Here we offer you some answers to get you started. Today, we’re heading to one of the most tourist-friendly countries, at least in certain regions, to talk money. Welcome to Mexico and more specifically to that coastline around Cancun known as the Riviera Maya. What Currency Does Mexico Use? The peso has been Mexico’s currency for over 150 years. Precisely since 1863 when … Read more