Mexico – Yucatán Peninsula
The Yucatán Peninsula is a land of vibrant colour, ancient history, and natural beauty — where jungle-clad ruins meet turquoise cenotes, pastel colonial towns, and Caribbean coastlines alive with marine life.
From the reef-fringed island of Cozumel to the pastel streets of Valladolid, the cultural heart of Mérida, the historic charm of Campeche, and the blue lagoons of Bacalar, this region captures everything that makes Mexico so special.
Our detailed travel guides cover the best places to stay, what to eat, how to get around, and where to find authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences — whether you’re here to dive with turtles, explore Mayan temples, or simply slow down and soak up that Yucatán magic.
Wildlife Guides:
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Uxmal Archaeological Site: The Wildlife Enthusiast’s Guide to Mexico’s Best Maya Ruins
Forget Chichén Itzá. If you want a “Disney-fied” experience with a thousand vendors shouting at you while you bake in a crowd of five thousand people, go there. But if you want to actually feel the weight of history — and spot some of the Yucatan’s most spectacular birds and reptiles in total peace —…
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What Animals Can You See in Cozumel?
🐠 A Wildlife & Snorkelling Guide to Mexico’s Coral Island Cozumel might be best known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean waters — but it’s also one of the best places in Mexico to spot marine life up close. Sitting on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef system in the world, the…
Travel Guides:
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Backpacking Campeche: A Guide to Mexico’s Most Colourful Hidden Gem
If you’re backpacking Mexico, you’ll likely find yourself in the Yucatan, bouncing between the jungle ruins of Palenque and the cenotes of Mérida. But tucked away on the Gulf coast is a city that looks like it’s been hit by a Technicolor paint bomb: Campeche. Most travellers skip it, but if you want to arrange…
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Cozumel Island Travel Guide: Best Snorkelling Spots, Beach Clubs & Budget Tips
The island of Cozumel sits just off Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen. Known for its turquoise waters, coral reefs, and relaxed island life, Cozumel is one of the best places in the Yucatán Peninsula for snorkelling and diving — though it’s also one of the most touristy, thanks to…
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Merida Travel Guide: A Budget & Vegan Guide to the Yucatan’s Vibrant Capital
Most people treat Mérida as a quick pitstop on the way to the coast, but if you give this city a few days, it will absolutely charm your socks off. It’s a city of rusted Beetles, pastel-coloured walls that look like album covers, and some of the best vegan food in Mexico. If you’re looking…
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The Ultimate Bacalar Travel Guide: Backpacking Mexico’s Lake of Seven Colours
Welcome to Bacalar. Often dubbed the “Maldives of Mexico,” this 42km-long freshwater lagoon is a world away from the salty, seaweed-heavy beaches of the Riviera Maya. If you’re backpacking Mexico and looking for a spot that combines geological wonders, ancient history, and world-class vegan food, Bacalar is it. Here is everything we learned during our…
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Uxmal Archaeological Site: The Wildlife Enthusiast’s Guide to Mexico’s Best Maya Ruins
Forget Chichén Itzá. If you want a “Disney-fied” experience with a thousand vendors shouting at you while you bake in a crowd of five thousand people, go there. But if you want to actually feel the weight of history — and spot some of the Yucatan’s most spectacular birds and reptiles in total peace —…
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Valladolid Travel Guide: Ek Balam, Secret Cenotes & Why You Should Skip Chichen Itza
Everyone goes to Chichen Itza. They arrive in massive air-conditioned buses from Cancun, stand in the baking sun with 10,000 other people, and leave. That is the wrong way to do the Yucatan. Just down the road is Valladolid, a colonial town that feels weirdly like the Northern Quarter in Manchester—if the Northern Quarter had…
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What Animals Can You See in Cozumel?
🐠 A Wildlife & Snorkelling Guide to Mexico’s Coral Island Cozumel might be best known for its white-sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean waters — but it’s also one of the best places in Mexico to spot marine life up close. Sitting on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef system in the world, the…
