After a rather disappointing first encounter with Ciudad de Mexico, I carefully planned my brief second stopover in town before … More
Category: Mexico
Ciudad de Mexico: First Impressions
I was looking forward to my short stay in Mexico City. More like two stopovers, really – one en route … More
Texcolo Waterfall, Veracruz
It’s important that we visit Texcolo falls, I insisted to my team. Right, but Cortés never passed by, said somebody. … More
Following the Footsteps of Cortés in Xico, Veracruz
Yeah, yeah…what a corny title, you may be thinking. Granted – it could work as just the right title for … More
B-Side Pre-Hispanic Sites in Veracruz, Mexico
I was much looking forward to my first full day following the footsteps of Hernán Cortés. Veracruz state was, after … More
Two Rooms and a Tree: Quirky accommodation in Xalapa, Mexico
I must admit it: there’s something to be said in favour of letting someone else pick your accommodation. Someone who … More
