Mexico – Indie Traveller

Where I Stayed In Puerto Escondido (Hotels & Area Guide)

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:47:35 +0000

You may have heard that Puerto Escondido is an excellent place to stay on the Oaxacan Coast. What you may not have heard is that exactly where you stay within PE matters enormously! My first time in Puerto Escondido I spent entirely in Rinconada. To be honest (and this will surely make me sound really ... Read more

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How To Travel Between Oaxaca City & The Coast In 2025

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:45:46 +0000

A lot of information online about the travel routes between Oacaca City and the Oaxacan coast is no longer correct. Much has changed in 2024, which is why I decided to summarize the current situation here. In January 2024, a new expressway finally opened between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido. This has shortened the journey ... Read more

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How To Get From Mexico City To Oaxaca City

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:45:44 +0000

The central location of Mexico City and the cultural and culinary richness of Oaxaca often lead both cities to be included in the same itineraries. However, given they’re quite far apart, you may wonder how best to travel between Mexico City and Oaxaca. Let me break down the options for you so you can have ... Read more

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Chiapas Travel Guide: Best Places, Tips & What To Expect

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:42:34 +0000

Chiapas is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more popular destinations like Cancun or Mexico City. But if you’re a bit of an explorer, you may well consider it one of the most fascinating regions of Mexico. Nestled in the southernmost part of Mexico close to Guatemala, Chiapas offers a unique blend of adventure, ... Read more

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Yucatan vs. Oaxaca: Which Mexican Region Is Best For You?

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:41:47 +0000

There are two regions in Mexico that are especially ideal for any first-time trip (or second or third time!)… the Yucatan Peninsula and Oaxaca State. However, both offer unique experiences, which can make it difficult to choose between them. While there is never a true answer when it comes to whether one place is “better” ... Read more

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Mexico City Like a Local: How to Explore Its “Hidden Neighborhoods”

Dustin Kemp — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:02:23 +0000

Exploring cities is one of my favorite things about travel, and Mexico City is one of my favorite places to do it for a few reasons. The culture across the city is incredibly rich, the people are among the friendliest urbanites I’ve ever encountered, and Mexico City’s urban design is spectacular. What really sets Mexico ... Read more

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Guide To The Oaxacan Coast: Best Beaches For Every Vibe

Marek Bron — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:40:33 +0000

The Pacific Coast in Mexico has rather blown up in popularity over the last five years. What used to be sleepy surf villages has now become everyone’s favorite Mexican escape, and it’s got every kind of beach vibe you could possibly want. Despite the Oaxacan coast finding a larger audience post-pandemic, it remains a laidback ... Read more

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Backpacking Mexico: Routes, Hostels & Travel Tips

Marek Bron — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:21:53 +0000

Mexico is one of those countries that has it all. From the bustling capital of Mexico City to the picture-perfect beaches, it’s just one big burrito of epic travel experiences. I first backpacked Mexico when I was in my twenties, travelling north to south mostly along the Pacific. I’ve since been going back to Mexico, ... Read more

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Puerto Escondido vs. Mazunte: Choosing Your Best Beach Town

Marek Bron & George Alvarez — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:34:19 +0000

The Oaxacan Coast is quickly becoming one of the hottest parts of Mexico to travel, thanks to an array of unspoiled beaches and many hip beach towns. Puerto Escondido and Mazunte are two of the main hotspots, so you may be left scratching your head as to which to choose. Here we’ll explore both Puerto ... Read more

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How To See The Monarch Butterfly Colonies In Mexico

Marek Bron — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:35:50 +0000

Mexico is home to one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world: the monarch butterfly migration. Every year, millions of monarch butterflies travel over 3,000 miles from the United States and Canada to the forests of Mexico. Witnessing the millions of overwintering Monarchs is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you definitely shouldn’t miss if ... Read more

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