TAXIS (Cancún) – at this tourist enclave, taxis are a popular transport option, although they’re not regulated and cabbies frequently overcharge. If you choose to take a taxi, negotiate the price before getting in the car. Most hotels have taxis on standby, and are easy to hail throughout the Hotel Zone. Also, updated rates are […]
Zócalo (Calle Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico, Mexico City) — the zócalo – or to give it its full title, Plaza de la Constitución – is one of the Mexican capital’s most well-known landmarks and plazas. This historic spot dates way back to the time of the Aztecs, and is certainly one of the […]
Templo Mayor Museum (Calle Seminario 8, Centro Historico, Mexico City) – this site (the great temple of the Aztec people), is located in the center of the Mexican capital. Many tourists miss out on visiting this outstanding archaeological site because they don’t know it is there. Although it is right beside the Cathedral, and a […]
Uber in Mexico City: in recent years, Uber has entered the Mexico City taxi market in a big way, bringing much needed competition among pre-existing taxi companies, more safety, and a level of modernization that was non-existent before. The lower cost of using Uber versus the other taxi companies are a big factor in […]
TAXIS (Mexico City) — There are several types of taxis in the capital, the most common are white. You can pick up a taxi in any avenue or street in the city. However, we recommend you go to the taxi stop (sitio), or you may identify these taxis by the B card they display on […]
Yamil Lu’um (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 10, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) –– Located on Cancún’s highest point (the name means “hilly land”), this archaeological site is on the grounds of the Park Royal Cancún and Westin Lagunamar, which means that non-guests can only visit from the beach side. The concierges at either hotel may let you enter […]
Palacio Nacional (Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City) – located at Mexico City’s main square, it’s home to the offices of the Mexican President, the Federal Treasury, and the National Archives. The Palace has a long history. When Hernán Cortés invaded Mexico, the Spaniards destroyed Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Cortés then built his […]
Ruinas El Rey (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 617, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — Large signs on the Zona Hotelera’s lagoon side, roughly opposite Playa Delfines, point out the small Ruins of the King. Although much smaller than famous archaeological sites like Tulum and Chichén Itzá, this site (commonly called El Rey) is worth a visit, and makes […]
Pyramid of the Sun (55800 San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico City) — Teotihuacán is a large and majestic archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings […]
Puerto Vallarta – this coastal Pacific town is another cruise ship destination (known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife. For years Puerto Vallarta lived in relative obscurity, eclipsed by more popular resorts like Cancun. But over the last 50 years, word of Puerto Vallarta’s beauty has gotten out. The town was a frequent port […]