The Land of Silver Mining: Hacienda of Santa María Regla The Hacienda of Santa María Regla was my first visit to a Mexican Hacienda, even though I’d already lived in the country for about ten years. I had seen listings for haciendas in my Lonely Planet guide book....
San Sebastián del Oeste: A Journey Back to the Wild West Why do we travel? What do we get out of it? What does it do for us? What drives our desire to get out in the world and see new places? I was visiting with a friend one day and asked her what she liked...
Guachimontones: Circular Pyramids near Guadalajara Guachimontones is a tongue twister. It’s easier to remember if you break it down. “Guachi” was for a local type of fruit tree growing on the site. “Montones” means mounds. So, it basically means mounds where the fruit...
Grutas de Tolantongo: Hot Springs Resort A Desert ParadiseImagine yourself soaking in pools of naturally-heated water, cascading down the steep mountainside, the water flowing from one pool to another, with breathtaking views of the canyon below. When you’ve had...
Discover Taxco: Mexico’s Silver Capitol Silver and so much more!Blanketing the side of the La Bermeja mountain, Taxco is one of Mexico’s most picturesque cities. The white-washed buildings and red-tiled roofs are endless, accessed by a labyrinth of narrow,...
San Jose Los Laureles: The Shangi La of Morelos If you love small, old Mexican villages San Jose Los Laureles is for you. Sitting on a mountain outcropping it is just two miles from the town of Tlayacapan, making it an easy side trip.You can reach San Jose (as it is...
