One week in Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido
We arrived in Oaxaca on a night bus from Palenque (via Villahermosa) after 5 awesome days in Chiapas. The ride was super long (about 13 hours, instead of 10) and extra bumpy. Really not pleasant. What to do in Oaxaca? Where to eat in Oaxaca? What to do in Puerto Escondido? Where to eat and drink in Puerto Escondido? We slept at Hotel Santa Fe. … Continue reading One week in Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido
5 days in Chiapas, Mexico
Chiapas is the poorest region in Mexico, but this should not scare you. There is plenty to see: a boat ride in a canyon, colourful murals, stunning maya ruins in a luxurious jungle, indigenous villages… and more! We landed in Tuxtla Gutierrez airport from Cancun (120€ for 2 and one baggage on hold with Vivaaerobus) end of December. We took a taxi (18€, pre-booked inside … Continue reading 5 days in Chiapas, Mexico
2 weeks in Ecuador
When you hear the word ‘Ecuador’, what do you think of? Besides an (awesome) song from the end of the 90’s of course. To be honest, I had … nothing in my mind. And that was kind of cool, it meant that it’s not very touristy. But in a few clicks, I discovered there’s a lot to see: volcanoes, jungle, colonial cities and of course… … Continue reading 2 weeks in Ecuador
2 days in Latacunga
The region around Latacunga is exceptional: volcanoes, laguna, páramo. It should definitely be on your bucket list should you be in Ecuador. What to do in Latacunga? Cotopaxi: Cotopaxi is the second highest volcano in Ecuador (5 897 m). And still considered active! I took an excursion from the Secret Garden Hostel in Quito to go to Cotopaxi for $59 (non negotiable) 1st stop (around … Continue reading 2 days in Latacunga
2 days in Quito
I arrived in Quito from Brussels (via Amsterdam) with KLM end of May as the world was slowly recovering from the 4th (5th?) wave of COVID-19 and its infamous Omicron variant. But with or without coronavirus, Quito seems not to be an over-touristy city. It was a nice feeling! What to do in Quito? Where to eat in Quito? Where to sleep in Quito? I … Continue reading 2 days in Quito
2 weeks in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
Here’s my guide for two great weeks in Yucatán and Quintana Roo in Mexico. To be honest, this trip to the Yucatán peninsula in December 2021 was not my first choice. This is the result of having to rebook a Costa Rica trip planned for April 2020 nicely cancelled by our dear COVID-19. But let me tell you, Mexico didn’t disappoint! 2 days in Puerto … Continue reading 2 weeks in the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico
2 days in Isla Holbox, Yucatan, Mexico
Christmas in paradise – that was my objective! And it was a great success. This island is the perfect place to chill out, admire colourful sunsets and eat good food. How to get to Holbox? Several ADO (and second-class) buses arrive here from Cancun, Merida, Playa del Carmen and Valladolid. A ferry leaves every half an hour (2 companies run every hour) from 6am to 10pm- … Continue reading 2 days in Isla Holbox, Yucatan, Mexico
2 days in Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
Valladolid is quite a small, but charming, town with plenty of excursion options all around it. A very nice surprise! What to do in Valladolid? Ek Balam: Ek Balam is yet another set of Maya ruins in the Yucatan peninsula, but less touristy ones. The site is super nice, relaxing, in the middle of the jungle and the only pyramid I was able to climb in … Continue reading 2 days in Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico
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