It was one of the main motivations for visiting to this part of Mexico and it did not disappoint: in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur it is possible to see 3 types of whales: gray whales, humpback whales and blue whales. In addition, although it is not a whale, it is also possible to see and swim with the whale shark. If you also want to live this experience, in this guide you will find everything you need to know to whale watch responsibly in the wild on your trip to Baja California Sur.
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Best things to do in Baja California Sur (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
We traveled for a month in the state of Baja California Sur and it became one of our favorites of the six months we spent in Mexico. The whales were the main reason for making a trip there, because in this state, at a certain time of the year, you can see humpback whales, gray whales and the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale, up close. If you have a good time, as a bonus, you can even swim with the majestic whale shark, frolic among sea lions, watch gentle turtles and an impressive coral reef. In addition to the adventures among its marine wildlife that became among the most special of our lives, the scenery, the slow pace and the beaches of Baja California Sur (in our opinion, some of the best we’ve seen in Mexico) made this state one of our favorites in Mexico. In this guide we try to show you all the things to see and do in Baja California Sur with specific itineraries (from a weekend, 5 days, one, two, three weeks or a month) with practical suggestions, where to stay and even where to eat to make your trip as special as ours has been.
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Best things to do in Playa del Carmen (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
Playa del Carmen (or just “Playa” when you gain confidence) was not one of our favorite destinations in the Riviera Maya by far due to the type of tourism it is oriented to (and the amount of tourists it receives) but it has two advantages that make it attractive: beautiful beaches that can be accessed […]
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Best things to do in Chiapas (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
The cultural and natural richness of the state of Chiapas made it one of the states we most wanted to visit in Mexico and it did not disappoint. It is one of the states with the largest indigenous population that still speaks pre-Hispanic Mayan languages today and getting a little closer to their world in […]
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Best things to do in Palenque (Chiapas, México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
Although what attracts most travelers to Palenque is precisely the archaeological site of one of the most important cities of the classic Maya period, the possibilities of the area are not exhausted there. The lungs of Chiapas, the Lacandon Jungle, is one of the most biodiverse areas of Mexico and hides, beyond lush trails where […]
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Human Watching in Baja California Sur: a guide for Whales
It is said that laughter is the best medicine. This guide, written with a bit of humor, aims to raise awareness to all those people who want or are about to undertake the activity of whale watching to do it in the most responsible way possible. The idea to write it came after our trip […]
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Best things to do in San Cristóbal de las Casas (Chiapas, Mexico) [with MAP]: a travel guide with everything you need to know
Considered the intercultural capital of Chiapas and one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, San Cristóbal de las Casas (SanCris, as it is called when you gain some confidence) was one of the first places to be declared Pueblo Mágico in the country and is an excellent starting point to get to know Chiapas. In addition to getting into the interesting and curious things that the city hides, you can also explore various parts of the Chiapas region in one-day routes, from its biodiverse nature to the villages of communities descended from the Mayas, with their own customs and languages. In this guide we try to show you everything you can visit in San Cristobal de las Casas and its surroundings with specific itineraries for a day, a weekend or up to 7 days, practical suggestions, where to stay and even where to eat to make your trip as special as ours has been.
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Mexico SIM/eSIM card: Mobile internet in Mexico
In this article we tell you everything you need to know to buy a sim or an eSim card in Mexico: which companies are available, what data plans and prices they have, how to recharge money and get more internet, how to make local calls, etc.
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Best things to do in Bacalar (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
Bacalar ended up becoming one of our favorite places in this part of Mexico. Beyond the impressive freshwater lagoon that conquered two sea lovers as we are in RandomTrip, its slow-paced town where tourism has not yet stepped too hard caught us. So much so that we extended our planned days here and do not […]
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Best things to do in Holbox (México): a travel guide with everything you need to know
With some of the most beautiful beaches we enjoy in the Yucatan Peninsula, waters that glow at night thanks to their bioluminescence and the possibility of meeting the whale shark, Holbox has plenty of reasons to understand why it attracts more and more tourists. However, Holbox also has a less friendly B side for the island and its local population. In this guide we tell you not only what to see, when to go, where to sleep and which restaurants to go (and not to go) in Holbox, but also practical tips that we wish we had read before setting foot on the island.