By Reese Jones Picturesque beaches, endless fiestas, and bottomless tequila are usually what come to mind when people think of Mexico. But nestled in the hills of Baja California is the hidden gem that is Valle de Guadalupe. Valle de Guadalupe has come to be known as Mexico's response to California’s iconic Napa Valley and the fast-rising Temecula Valley— minus the hefty … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do in Guadalupe Mexico
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Funky Monkey Hostel and Other Mazatlán Adventures
By Tim Gardiner ITWPA Member Last winter, an invitation was extended to my friend and me to travel to Mexico for a stay at his hostel in Mazatlán. We were anxious to escape Colorado’s hostile freezing temps. We packed up and headed south, ready for anything. After a relatively easy border crossing at Juarez Mexico, our excitement started to mount as we entered the great … [Read more...] about Funky Monkey Hostel and Other Mazatlán Adventures
Treasure Shopping in Tulum
By Terra Liddil Shops stocked with beautiful handicrafts made by local artists line the main streets of Tulum Mexico. You can spend hours wandering through tiendas (shops) searching for that unique gift item to take home. There are also plenty of synthetic, artificial, and machine-made look-alikes. If you don’t know what to look for, you may end up with a collection of … [Read more...] about Treasure Shopping in Tulum
Quetzalcoatl’s Nest: Magic in Mexico City
By Peg Hess ITWPA Member The online ad invited us to come and dream in Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, an awesome place, famous for its architecture. But we were totally blown away by the magical kingdom that awaited us for our three-day stay in Quetzalcoatl`s Nest Airbnb in Naucalpan, Northern Mexico City. An immense blue-green sculpture of Quetzalcoatl (quetzal ~ bird and … [Read more...] about Quetzalcoatl’s Nest: Magic in Mexico City
Monarch Butterflies Peacefully Invade Mexico
By Ellen Federico ITWPA Member Every September millions of migrating Monarch Butterflies fly the sky road clocking over a hundred miles a day to a winter destination in Central Mexico where they will end their remarkable nine-month life cycle. Where do they go exactly? Why do they do it? For centuries fourth generation Monarch Butterflies that weigh less than a penny fly … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterflies Peacefully Invade Mexico