by The Eye | Aug 13, 2018 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel
Many view Traveling with Children in Mexico like running out of gas at a busy intersection. Frustrating, irritating, embarrassing, and you have no one to blame but yourself. Why bother, they say, believing that travel with children is a prolonged duration of tears,...
by Erin May | Jul 30, 2018 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Playa La Entrega lies toward the outer edge of bahia Santa Cruz, Huatulco. During the sixteenth century the bays of Huatulco were the main seaport for the Spanish Viceroy. In 1831, former President, and Mexican hero, Vicente Guerrero, fell victim to treacherous...
by Erin May | Jul 23, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food, My Life in Mexico
Abigail Mendoza, the famous cook of the zapotec She is going to receive you with a smile, like it or not. She and her sisters serve at Tlamanalli, a small zapotec restaurant- kitchen in Teotitlán del Valle, 35 km of Oaxaca. Her kitchen is gorgeous, a powerhouse...
by Erin May | Jul 16, 2018 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Bahia Maguey is the perfect beach to spend the day. Whether it be relaxing on the fine white sand or swimming in the clear, warm Pacific waters, this is one beach you don’t want to miss. The name Maguey is one of the most representative plants in Mexican...
by Brooke Gazer | Jul 9, 2018 | Area Attractions, My Life in Mexico
Visitors to Huatulco cannot help but notice prominent signs displaying the name FONATUR and many ask what they mean. The name is an acronym that loosely translated signifies “National Tourism Development Fund”. This government fund was established in 1974 with a...
by Erin May | Jul 2, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food, Mexico Travel
Street Food Street food is okay; you can drink the water in restaurants; salads are safe; and you can even ask for ice in your Coke. There. I’ve said it. But of course there’s more, and expanded explanations are warranted. So here they are,...
by Erin May | Jun 25, 2018 | Area Attractions, Food
When you’re traveling to Mexico, you won’t want to miss out on the delicious fare that awaits! From taco stands to ma-and-pop restaurants, you’ll get a taste for authentic flavors that are missing in the touristy establishments. Now’s your chance to eat like a...
by Erin May | Jun 18, 2018 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Playa Manzanillo is located west of the lighthouse in Puerto Escondido. Of Puerto Escondido’s seven beaches, Playa Manzanillo, is one of the safest for swimming. It’s also one of the best for snorkeling as it offers a nice sandy ocean floor with calm, clear waters. To...
by Erin May | Jun 18, 2018 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
Playa Principal is the main beach that parallels the pedestrian-only portion of Puerto Escondido’s Adoquin, a cobblestone road for tourists. Playa Principal Puerto Escondido is the main beach and the hub of fishing, boating and water taxi activities. Pick up some...
by Erin May | Jun 18, 2018 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
The point or La Punta is located in the southernmost section of Playa Zicatela at the southern end of the beach. The rocky outcrop, also referred to as The Point features a lighthouse and a number of homes spread across a wide area. Favored by surfers from all over...
