Tijuana has always been a city that people think they understand before they've ever set foot there. For generations of Americans, the mental image was fixed: a rowdy border town of cheap drinks, questionable nightlife, and little else. That picture was always incomplete. Today, it's also increasingly outdated, though the full truth about Tijuana is more nuanced than either … [Read more...] about Tijuana Beyond the Border: What Travelers Actually Need to Know
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Why Semana Santa Is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
Mexico City’s Semana Santa holiday period offers a rare combination: reduced traffic congestion and a packed calendar of cultural and religious events, making it an ideal time for visitors. While many residents leave the capital for beach destinations, the city transforms. Traffic, normally a daily challenge, eases significantly. At the same time, the city hosts major … [Read more...] about Why Semana Santa Is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
Cozumel Tourism Booms with Record Cruise and Air Travel Numbers
The island of Cozumel, off Mexico's Caribbean coast, is expecting to welcome more than 9 million visitors during 2026. According to Mayor José Luis Chacón, a combination of improved air connections, a busy schedule of sporting events, and strong cruise ship traffic is driving the growth. Recent years have seen steady increases in tourism. In 2024, the island set a record … [Read more...] about Cozumel Tourism Booms with Record Cruise and Air Travel Numbers
Aman Opens First Mexico Proeprty: What We Know About the Luxurious Amanvari Resort
Photo courtesy Aman Aman, the Swiss-founded hospitality group behind some of the most exclusive hotels on the planet, is about to open its first property in Mexico this spring. Amanvari is an adults-only, 18-casita resort on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, about 45 minutes south of Los Cabos International Airport. The name … [Read more...] about Aman Opens First Mexico Proeprty: What We Know About the Luxurious Amanvari Resort
As Puerto Vallarta Flights Return… Should You Go? Yes, of Course. But Play Safe
Photo: Vagamood Sundaze / Unsplash International flights to Puerto Vallarta have resumed after a two-day shutdown triggered by cartel violence across Jalisco state. The disruption followed a Mexican military operation on February 22 that killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Cartel members responded … [Read more...] about As Puerto Vallarta Flights Return… Should You Go? Yes, of Course. But Play Safe