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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you traveling to Mexico and wondering what is the best prepaid SIM card in Mexico in 2026? My answer is simple: if you want to buy a local SIM card in Mexico, I recommend Telcel.

After traveling through 23 out of 32 Mexican states, including multiple long road trips of more than 3,000 kilometers / 2,000 miles, I learned that mobile network coverage in Mexico is not something to take lightly.

Mexico is not just Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Mexico City. Once you travel to places like Chiapas, Oaxaca, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Baja California, mountain towns, Pacific beach villages or long-distance highways, the difference between mobile networks becomes very noticeable.

Telcel has by far the best mobile network coverage in Mexico and that is the main reason why Traveltomtom recommends a Telcel prepaid SIM card for tourists who want a local SIM card. AT&T and Movistar can be fine in big cities and popular tourist destinations in Mexico, but for traveling around Mexico, Telcel is the safest choice.

Are you traveling to Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum or anywhere else in the Riviera Maya and wondering where to buy a SIM card? This guide shows you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Playa del Carmen in 2026, including the best mobile network, updated prepaid SIM card prices, where to buy one and whether an eSIM is now the easier option.

Playa del Carmen is one of the easiest places in the Riviera Maya to buy a local prepaid SIM card because there are official mobile operator stores, shopping malls and convenience stores all around town. However, that does not automatically mean that buying a local SIM card is always the best choice anymore. If you only need mobile data, an eSIM for Mexico can be almost just as good value and much more convenient.

My recommendation for Playa del Carmen is simple: if you want to buy a local prepaid SIM card, choose Telcel. Telcel has the best mobile network in Mexico and is the safest choice if you are traveling beyond Playa del Carmen to places like Isla Mujeres, Isla Holbox, Merida, Valladolid, Bacalar or other places around the Yucatan Peninsula.

After my Tulum and Coba tour I was often asked what I liked the most and therefore decided to write an article about it. In this Coba vs Tulum travel blog I will explain both Maya sites and which one I would recommend you to visit if you have to choose one.

Where to stay in Cozumel that doesn’t break the bank? A central place not too far away from the hustle and bustle on the beach with a pool... I found a Cozumel hotel for you! Have a look at this El Cantil Cozumel review and I show you what the place is like from the inside and around.

Welcome to a sleepy little beach town in and between two of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico! Sounds like a great plan to get a little away from the tourist trail and off the beaten track in Quintana Roo, right? The coastline down from Cancun all the way South to Mahahual surely has loads of undiscovered places and Puerto Morelos is one of them. On my Yucatan itinerary I reserved two days to get to know this lovely beach town. Read all about my experiences in this Puerto Morelos travel blog, with tips for restaurants and things to do.

Choosing where to stay in Playa Del Carmen can be difficult as there are many options and you can get easily lost in all tips that are offered to stay in this area. If you are looking for a Playa del Carmen boutique hotel which is located downtown in Playa del Carmen please be invited to read below review of Hotel Morgana.

If you haven't been to Mexico before you’re likely to stay in a large resort or perhaps somewhere in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, both cities are drawing many tourists. Obviously, there are also other places to visit which are less known by the large audience. Puerto Morelos is one of those little Caribbean towns with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Read all about it in my Puerto Morelos travel blog.

Explore a natural world wonder in one of the most beautiful underground river systems in Quintana Roo. Rio Secreto is a beautifully preserved cenote in the Yucatan Peninsula full of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. This mysterious system of caves and underground rivers can be explored with a professional guide on a great adventure in the dark.

In this blog you can read all about my experience taking the Rio Secreto Classic Tour and a review of the tour company.

A great day out in the Jungle and one of the best day trips from Cancun or Playa del Carmen! Quintana Roo is full of adventure theme parks, but the Selvatica Extreme Canopy adventure was one of the highlights of my trip to Quintana Roo. When traveling to Yucatan Peninsula and looking for adventure put this one on your bucketlist!

During my time traveling in Quintana Roo I wanted to get a slice of Mayan culture. I had so many adventures on my Yucatan Peninsula itinerary but nothing included any Maya ruins and that is one thing that definitely can’t be missed on your trip to Quintana Roo. There are a couple beautiful Maya sites and first I looked up the difference between Coba vs. Tulum, but in the end found a tour that was perfectly tailored to me: Tulum and Coba including a Maya Village Tour.