Author name: Mexico Beach Life Club

Paddleboarding trips to Los Arcos National Marine Park are a fun way to see wildlife. Los Arcos is a cluster of rock islands that jut above the water, surrounded by coral reefs.Several species of birds and mammals like blue-footed boobies, pelicans, frigatebirds and bats call these rocks home.Large paddleboards that can accommodate several people carry […]

Visitors to Puerto Vallarta should visit the Malecon, the large pedestrian walkway that meanders along the city’s shoreline.The Malecon has several modern sculptures along the length of the walkway and restaurants offering a range of cuisines.Look out for a lovely Italian restaurant called La Dolce Vita, which has a second-floor dining room that overlooks Banderas

Puerta Vallarta is a sprawling beach town on the Pacific Coast of Mexico with a rich history and culture. Puerto Vallarta is a quintessential Mexican seaside destination with world-class beaches and vibrant nightlife.Despite the urban sprawl, Puerto Vallarta protects its remaining natural areas; the city has plenty of trees and clean water to swim in.

300 miles (482 km) of Pacific coastline comes with great surfing opportunities and one of the best surfing secrets is the beach of Barra De La Cruz (or ‘Barra’ to the locals).This wide white-sand beach, bordered by lush palm trees, gets some of the best surf conditions in Oaxaca.For experienced surfers, the swells are best

If your idea of a good holiday is soaking up sun and sea, Oaxaca will not disappoint. The beaches in Oaxaca are hidden gems and naming the best beaches in Oaxaca is tricky because there are so many worthy contenders.Two favourites are Playa La Punta at Puerto Escondido, which gets some great waves and is

The mountainous region of Sierra Norte is a hiker’s paradise and is perfect for multi-day treks.The mountainous region of Sierra Norte is a hiker’s paradise and is perfect for multi-day treks.Here you will find a community of 8 villages, known as the Pueblos Mancomunados, that have marked out more than 62 miles (100 km) of

If you’re familiar with Mexico, you’ve probably heard the term “pueblo magico” (magic town), which are towns around Mexico that are awarded this title because of their outstanding beauty or rich history.It is a mark of excellence and usually means it’s worth spending a day or two exploring the location.Mitla or San Pablo Villa de

Teotitlan del Valle is a charming artisan village only 19 miles (30 km) away from Oaxaca City and famed for its outstanding production of woollen rugs. Each rug is so intricate that it can take eight months to complete and follows an ancient Zapotec weaving tradition practised for over 1,000 years.After a visit to the

Learn about ancient pottery-making traditions in the artisan village of Santa Maria Atzompa, where you will find some unique souvenirs to take home. Situated just 7 miles (12 km) from Oaxaca City, Santa Maria Atzompa is known worldwide for its unique style of colourful pottery.The pottery uses a technique called “sgraffito”, which involves scratching designs

Wonder at the impressive civilizations that came before by taking a trip to the ancient city ruins of Monte Alban. Monte Alban is one of Latin America’s most important archaeological sites, as it was once the home of three indigenous civilisations from Oaxaca: the Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs.There are two scalable pyramids at Monte Alban.