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11 Things To Know Before Renting a Scooter in Cozumel

2019-03-09T18:57:44+01:00

A trip to Cozumel was one of the first things I did on my 2-months trip traveling around the Yucatan Peninsula.

I rented an amazing condo at El Cantil Cozumel and went some snorkeling trips, then decided to rent a scooter to explore Cozumel in search for deserted beaches.

12 Best Cenotes Near Valladolid Mexico: Complete Valladolid Cenotes Guide

2019-04-20T22:12:26+02:00

On my Yucatan itinerary I saved some days for visiting Valladolid and this time not for its nearby world wonder: Chichen Itza. To me the incredible cenotes around Valladolid is what makes this city one of the best places to visit in Yucatan Peninsula.

After you read this travel guide about the Valladolid cenotes I am sure you get itchy feet visiting this city in the center of the Yucatan Peninsula.

13 Things To Do In Costa Maya / Mahahual in 2025

2019-04-01T22:10:52+02:00

The Yucatan Peninsula has always been one of my favorite places to visit in Mexico. And one of the best places to see in the Yucantan Peninsula is the lovely beach village Mahahual in Costa Maya. Don't hesitate to add this place to your Yucatan itinerary!

More than anything I loved the super laid-back vibe at this fishing village transformed into a popular tourist destination in Yucatan. In this Costa Maya travel guide I will tell you all the best things to do in Costa Maya and secret travel tips I found out about Mahahual.

14 Things About Cenote Agua Dulce & Palomitas

2019-04-27T15:31:26+02:00

On my Yucatan Peninsula road trip I decided to visit all the cenotes near Valladolid and found some hidden gems you won’t often see in other Valladolid travel guides. With Cenote Suytun and Ik Kil being so immense popular people are forgetting about those cenotes a little off the beaten track, but these ones are just as gorgeous.

14 Things To Know About Cenote Sac Aua

2019-05-17T14:09:52+02:00

While most people flock to cenote Suytun, cenote Ik Kil or cenote Xcanche when they travel to Valladolid there are a couple less popular cenotes that are equally stunning. Off the beaten path in Yucatan, not touristy yet very unique is Sac Aua. One of the 12 cenotes around Valladolid worth visiting.

18 Things To Know About Cenote Suytun

2019-04-28T00:01:02+02:00

During my 2 months backpacking in Yucatan I visited Valladolid Mexico 3 times. The laid back vibe of this sleepy town is contagious and on top of that it has some of the most beautiful Yucatan cenotes around. Cenote Suytun is one of them and in this blog I will tell you all about it. I visited cenote Suytun two times and these are all my tips. In this blog you will also find a Suytun vlog.

18 Things To Know About Cenote Zaci in Valladolid

2019-04-18T03:12:01+02:00

Traveling to Valladolid in Yucatan and looking for a cool cenote to visit? Cenote Zaci is right in the heart of Valladolid, only a couple blocks away from the main square. In this Cenote Zaci travel guide you can read everything you need to know before visiting Cenote Zaci: price, opening hours, cliff diving, restaurants and much more.

20 Best Places to Visit in Mexico in 2026

2021-01-08T15:13:23+01:00

Mexico is one of those countries that never stops surprising me. From colorful colonial towns and ancient Maya ruins to Caribbean beaches, Pacific coast sunsets, jungle waterfalls, volcanoes, deserts and one of the most exciting capital cities in the world, the list of best places to visit in Mexico in endless.

I first wrote this Mexico travel guide years ago, but after spending more than 8 months traveling around the country, driving thousands of kilometers in rental cars, taking almost 15 domestic flights and visiting 26 of the 31 Mexican states as of 2026, it was time for a serious update.

21 Best Places To Visit in Yucatan Peninsula in 2026

2019-04-04T01:58:52+02:00

Are you planning your trip to Yucatan and wondering what are the best places to see? I visited the Yucatan Peninsula many times and stayed in total a couple months. It took me a couple years to visit all the tourist attractions and highlights in the Yucatan Peninsula.

In this list you will find the best places to visit and coolest things to do, but don't worry you don't need a couple months the see the best places. But if you want to see the main tourist attractions you will need a couple days, preferably somewhere around 2 weeks.

22 Things To Know Before Traveling To Valladolid Mexico

2019-05-19T18:56:53+02:00

One of the most laid-back cities in the Yucatan Peninsula is Valladolid. A small and charming city right in the heart of the peninsula. This is a complete guide for traveling to Valladolid with things to do, places to see, where to eat, rooftop bars, where to stay and everything else you need to know when visiting Valladolid in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

25 Things To Know About Cenote Ik Kil Yucatan

2019-04-14T04:58:32+02:00

There are more than 10 cenotes around Valladolid in Yucatan Peninsula and I visited all of them. Last but not least on my bucketlist was Cenote Ik Kil. In this travel blog you will find everything you need to know when you visit Ik Kil. The opening times, how to get there, prices, facilities and even how to get the cenote all to yourself! Also find a vlog below of my adventures visiting Cenote Ik Kil.

In Mayan language Ik Kil means: The Place of The Winds!

26 Things To Do In Isla Mujeres in 2026

2019-05-21T10:54:34+02:00

Traveling to Cancun any time soon? Don't forget to put Isla Mujeres on your things to do list. This gorgeous little island just off the coast from Cancun is a popular day trip destination in the Riviera Maya, but there is more. You can easily spend a couple days on Isla Mujeres and discover more of this beautiful island. In this complete guide I will you all the best things to do and places to see in Isla Mujeres.

Best eSIM for Mexico in 2026: Why I Recommend Airalo on Telcel

2023-12-02T01:05:44+01:00

Are you traveling to Mexico and looking for the best eSIM for Mexico in 2026? Then my first advice is simple: do not just compare prices, data plans or discount codes. In Mexico, the most important thing is the mobile network behind your eSIM.

After traveling through 23 out of 32 Mexican states during a 6-month road trip, I learned that Mexico is not just Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Mexico City. Once you travel beyond the main tourist hotspots, mobile network coverage becomes very important.

That is why Traveltomtom only recommends Mexico eSIMs that clearly operate on the Telcel network. Based on the latest prices, plans and network information, Airalo is my top recommendation for Mexico because it uses Telcel and offers the best overall value for most travelers.

Best eSIM for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Why Sim Local is the best choice

2026-05-11T19:08:41+02:00

Planning your trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and looking for the best eSIM for the FIFA World Cup 2026? This is a complete guide with everything you need to know about using an eSIM for traveling in the USA, Canada and Mexico during the World Cup including a comparison of the best eSIMs, network coverage, data plans, prices and real travel tips.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted across 3 countries and 16 host cities in North America including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

That means many football fans will not just stay in one place, but travel between cities, stadiums and even countries. Whether you are ordering an Uber after the match, navigating public transport, looking for restaurants or updating your social media live from the stadium, having reliable mobile data on your phone will be essential.

Best Itinerary for Backpacking the Yucatan Peninsula in 2026

2019-04-27T14:20:07+02:00

Throughout all my Yucatan travel blogs I have constantly been preaching that traveling the Yucatan Peninsula does not have to be expensive. Are you ready for an amazing backpack adventure in the Yucatan Peninsula then read below about the best routes, the best places to visit, things to do, safety issues and all my other travel tips.

Backpacking around the Yucatan peninsula will most probably cost only a fraction of what things cost back home. If you plan your backpacking trip right you going to have the time of your life.