Mexico

Maria DiCicco

Apr 94 min read

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Pechuga Mezcal and How Mezcal is Made

Learn about how mezcal is made and the unique pechuga mezcal recipe that amps it up a notch.

The Best Practical Guide to Oaxaca for First Timers

Maria DiCicco

Mar 158 min read

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The Best Practical Guide to Oaxaca for First Timers

Review things to know before traveling to Oaxaca including safety in Oaxaca, driving in Oaxaca, things to do, what to wear and more.

Top 7 Oaxaca Ruins and Archaeological Sites Worth Visiting

Maria DiCicco

Mar 17 min read

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Top 7 Oaxaca Ruins and Archaeological Sites Worth Visiting

Learn more about Oaxaca's Archaeological Zones and book your Oaxaca ruins tours now.

Maria DiCicco

Feb 268 min read

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A Novice's Guide to Oaxaca Mezcal Tours

Take a Oaxaca mezcal tour to discover the magic of mezcal distilleries (palenques) along the Ruta Caminos del Mezcal.

Oaxaca Foodie Guide: Oaxacan Cuisine and the Best Restaurants In Oaxaca

Maria DiCicco

Feb 2412 min read

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Oaxaca Foodie Guide: Oaxacan Cuisine and the Best Restaurants In Oaxaca

Discover everything you need to know about Oaxacan cuisine including the best restaurants in Oaxaca, in this Oaxaca foodie guide.

Shopping in Oaxaca Markets, Handicraft Shops and Art Studios

Maria DiCicco

Feb 2310 min read

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Shopping in Oaxaca Markets, Handicraft Shops and Art Studios

Find black or green pottery, hand woven textiles, alebrijes, workshops and more while shopping in Oaxaca markets and art studios.

6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Guanajuato Instead of San Miguel de Allende

Maria DiCicco

Jan 317 min read

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6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Guanajuato Instead of San Miguel de Allende

With two neighboring Mexican cities rich in art and culture, which is the best? The choice es claro to me.

Try Authentic Mayan Cuisine at Ix Cat Ik In Valladolid, Mexico

Maria DiCicco

Oct 18, 20234 min read

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Try Authentic Mayan Cuisine at Ix Cat Ik In Valladolid, Mexico

Visit Valladolid's best kept secret at Ix Cat Ik restaurant to discover the magic of authentic Mayan cuisine.

Mexico City's Best Neighborhoods To Visit in a Weekend

Maria DiCicco

Nov 14, 20224 min read

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Mexico City's Best Neighborhoods To Visit in a Weekend

Experience Mexico City's best neighborhoods in a weekend with some helpful tips from Always Pack Tissues.

This EPIC Cancun to Merida Drive is Great for Families and Foodies

Maria DiCicco

Nov 7, 20228 min read

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This EPIC Cancun to Merida Drive is Great for Families and Foodies

Travel from Cancun to Merida by car on an exciting cultural and foodie filled journey.

7 Bone-chilling Places to See Tombs, Ancient Catacombs and Mummies around the World

Maria DiCicco

Oct 28, 20225 min read

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7 Bone-chilling Places to See Tombs, Ancient Catacombs and Mummies around the World

Tombs, ancient catacombs and mummies, oh my! Seven bone-chilling places to see them around the globe.

Cancun's Best-Kept Secrets: Bucket List Adventures

Maria DiCicco

Aug 25, 20227 min read

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Cancun's Best-Kept Secrets: Bucket List Adventures

Get (really) up close and personal with nature with these 4 cool and unique things to do in Cancun.

How to Choose Between Coba and Ek Balam Mayan Ruins

Maria DiCicco

Aug 18, 20227 min read

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How to Choose Between Coba and Ek Balam Mayan Ruins

Journey in the footsteps of Indiana Jones or Dora the Explorer at the Mayan ruins of Coba or Ek Balam, in Mexico's Yucatan.

Traditional Mexican Drinks: Origin Stories and History

Maria DiCicco

Jul 16, 20227 min read

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Traditional Mexican Drinks: Origin Stories and History

Mexico isn’t just margaritas and tequila shots. From pox to pulque, Mexico has lots of fantastic drinks that tourists need to know about now