Monthly Archives: May 2013

It was a real pleasure to stay in San Cristobal for a week and a half. It’s the first place I’ve been to in Mexico where I could plunk down. If I wasn’t likely to return on my way back … Continue reading →

Calakmul didn’t happen. I got to Xpujil around noon but soon found out it was highly unlikely I would find other tourists to share the expense of getting to Calakmul. The guy at the tourist kiosk at the bus station … Continue reading →

Tulum is also a popular destination for tourists. It’s close enough to Cancun that you can get there, and back if you can handle about seven hours in a bus coming and going, less if you are with a group … Continue reading →

As for Cancun, I can say I’ve been there. If your thing is Miami Beach or Waikiki, Cancun would be great. Cancun itself is basic big city with many budget options for vacationers. The beach strand is east of a … Continue reading →

Campeche was nice, really. I hung out there for several days. As usual, though, I know when it’s time to go, so on to Merida I went. Normally, the guesthouses, hotels and hostels I stay at aren’t worth mentioning. I … Continue reading →