Abastos Market in Oaxaca City: 4 acres of everything you can imagine
Go to to Oaxaca’s largest mercado on Saturdays to see the most goods.
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5 tips for Monte Alban during ‘canicula’ (and canicula explained for gringos)
The best time to go to these Zapotec ruins in Oaxaca City.
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The bus trip from San Cristobal to Oaxaca City, and the immigration stop along the way
Something new happened on this 10-hour ride in southern Mexico.
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A beautiful canyon in Chiapas with an ugly secret
Just one river, in one canyon, in one region on Earth.
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Marimba Park in Tuxtla & Christ Cross in Copoya
Two must-see attractions when you visit the Chiapas capital.
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Five points on month-long visits to San Cristobal, Mexico
I would come back and stay even longer in Chiapas.
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Earth history and human stories: Two museums to visit in San Cristobal
Na Bolom and the Amber Museum are inexpensive and unique.
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11 super restaurants in San Cristobal
It’s all good, but there are a few fantastic places.
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Shopping for new, cheap jeans in Mexico
Sizes go from 3 to 13, like junior sizes in the U.S.
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San Cristobal de las Casas slow travel stop
Hilltop churches, chocolate drinks, indigenous lifestyles have my attention.
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Hold tight! The crazy shuttle bus ride from Antigua to San Cristobal
Another wild ride on our budget travel adventure!
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Volcanoes, earthquakes, ruins: Early retired life in Antigua, Guatemala
As budget slow travelers, we had a great month.
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Retire early and travel: Beach trip to Monterrico from Antigua
Our day trip to a black sand beach.
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Challenging hike to see the Fuego volcano erupt
I’m glad I did this before I’m any older.
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Living in Airbnb in early retirement
Pros and cons of the Airbnb system.
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Museum walk in Antigua at Casa Santo Domingo
Ruins, sculptures, paintings, and bones.
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Hike into clouds near Antigua, Guatemala
We only passed two locals carrying firewood on this trail.
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3 rooftop cafes to enjoy coffee in Antigua, Guatemala
A place with amazing coffee is on this list.
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