Indigenous Art Made by Master Artisans
Del Corazón de la Tierra (Heart of the Earth), was my favorite store in Tlaquepaque. It has a great vibe, lovely helpful staff and a beautiful array of authentic, higher end pieces (furniture, table top, clothes).

Cazuela con Tequila at El Parian
Just a few steps from Del Corazon de la Tierra, you’ll find a courtyard filled with restaurants. At one of them, Peco’s, we learned to make a delicious Cazuela con Tequila, a typical Jalisco cocktail.

Hospicio Cabañas
The only tall structure, the chapel with its vaulted ceilings, houses the incredible murals of José Clemente Orozco. Not surprisingly, the Hospicio Cabaña has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. It’s a place to marvel at architecture, and use of space.

Mexican Rodeo
One of the most incredible and authentic experiences in Guadalajara was visiting one of the oldest arenas for charros–Mexican cowboys, and -girls, horsemen and -women, dedicated to the art of working with horses and kettle.

Southern Baja has a stunning new addition–the San Cristóbal–located an hour north of bustling Los Cabos and Hotel San Cristóbal
10mins from the magical town of Todos Santos. The hotel is the first international project by my favorite hotel guys, Bunkhouse.

Casa Azul
Casa Azul is one of a handful of Merida’s historical mansions, that have painstakingly been restored after decades of neglect. Today it is a beautiful 8-suite boutique hotel that provides its guests with a window…

The History of Chocolate, A Wildlife Refuge & Mayan Culture
Choco–Story is located just 5 mins from the archeological site of Uxmal, so we decided to check it out on our way back to Merida. It looks a bit touristy (disney-ish) from the outside, but it turned out to be a well-executed, interactive museum, that is built around the Mayan culture and history of chocolate.

Italian Fare in Merida
It’s a little strange to find yourself in an Italian restaurant in Merida, when your focus should be the local Yucatean cuisine. But when a young and talented chef like Stefano Marcelletti decides to cook for you at his brand new restaurant, it’s 100% worth the detour.

Apoala serves delicious Oaxacan dishes– traditional, and contemporary with a fresh take on preparation and ingredients. Many dishes are geared towards carnivores, but vegetarians won’t be disappointed either.

Mayan Ball Game
Pok-Ta–Pok is an ancient Mayan ball game, played thousands of years ago as part of a sacred, sacrificial ceremony, pitting good against evil. The general idea is that the ball, five pounds of solid rubber…