Puebla was a city that we enjoyed during our drive through Mexico back in the early 2000’s. When we passed by the VW plant we stopped at the gates and asked about a tour. We were told that it wasn’t possible. Then magically, within minutes, we were in a classy, open-air VW van being driven … More Puebla & Cholula- A church on top of a pyramid, on top of another pyramid.
The fifth largest city in the world seemed a little intimidating to us. But there were a few things there we wanted to see and do. Yet there were a few things we were afraid of: traffic, crime, expenses, traffic and crime (yes, I meant to repeat that! HAHAHAH). We had discussed heading into the … More Mexico City- a huge city, full of fun.
After many days in small villages we had accumulated some dirty laundry. So we made a plan to pass through Uruapan and drop the laundry. Then we would go to Tzaracua Falls for an overnight. When we passed back through Uruapan we would grab the clean laundry and then spend a couple of nights in … More Cascada de la Tzaracua (the trashy waterfall) and Ocotal Parque
Upon suggestion from other travelers and a person that lives in Michoacan, we decided that Lago Zirahuen might be a good destination. It has been a long time since we aired up the stand-up-paddleboard and this lake seemed like a possibility to use the board! We passed through the bustling city of Morelia and then … More Lago Zirahuen- a few days at the lake!
Visiting Patzcuaro felt a little bit like camping at a farm! The place we chose to stay had a wide variety of farm animals roaming free on the large property. The location was beautiful, on a grassy hill above the city. We had sweeping lake views and big shady trees around us. But each day … More Patzcuaro and Isla Janitzeo
Teotihuacan is one of those places that we visited briefly when we passed through in 2001. Coming back this time meant spending more time in the community and at the archeological site. The RV park in the town of San Juan Teotihuacan is a comfortable place to relax and stay a while. The grassy field … More Teotihuacan- pyramids from our past
Near the town of Rio Verde in the desert of San Luis Potosi, Mexico there is a strange phenomenon. As you drive towards it, you can feel the desert temperatures climb, and then the humidity begins to rise. The first sign that you are getting near is a swift flowing canal of water. Then the … More Media Luna-
After a great time exploring the abandoned mining area and the wonderful pueblo of Mineral de Pozos, we were ready for a change. We left the high desert and headed up into the mountains. The Sierra Alvarez area has some great opportunities for boondocking (off grid camping). No services, no fees, no hassles. We found … More In the cool mountains of Mexico
Mike and I travelled the length of Mexico in 2001. We drove from Bahia de Kino to the far tip of the Yucatan and even visited Belize. One of our favorite stops along the way was Guanajuato. And now, sixteen years later we are back and spending some quality time in this great city. On … More Guanajuato; we said we would be back someday.
Somewhere outside of Durango, Mexico we crossed another geographic milestone. This is a first for the new camper rig. Driving into Zacatecas we knew that we were in for a treat. Narrow streets, tight curves and low hanging tree branches set the tone for a colonial city to unfold before our eyes. The first … More We stumbled upon a music festival!