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green text box: your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids. 4 photos, 1 of playground, 1 of fairground, one of child being taught to make a hammock and one of a small swimming pool

Your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids

Mérida is full of fun activities for kids. Whether you’re looking for culture, parks or organised activities, you’ll find plenty to keep the kids occupied and happy.

By Cass, 5 months20/01/2026 ago

green text box: finding the best family friendly beaches in Mexico- 4 photos - 1 of palm fringed perfect beach, 1 of 2 kids walking on a beach, 1 of beach palapa and 1 of kid in pink dress by calm water

Your expert guide to finding the best family beaches in Mexico

Whether you’re looking for baby’s first beach, a toddler friendly beach, surf lessons for teens or all of the above, this article can help you figure out the best family beach in Mexico for you

By Cass, 5 months19/01/2026 ago

green text box: how to take a day trip from tarifa to tangier. 4 photos. 1 of ferry on calm sea, 1 of inside of tangier shop, 1 of a large camel padlock and 1 of empty narrow street

Taking a day trip to Tangier from Tarifa: everything you need to know to make it happen

A day trip to Tangier from Tarifa is surprisingly easy as long as you’re organised and know what to do. Let’s take a look at the details.

By Cass, 5 months15/01/2026 ago

green text box: your expert checklist to exploring tarifa, spain. 4 photos - 1 of roman ruins against blue sea, mountains in background, 1 of a whale in the blue sea, 1 statue of a medieval king, 1 of moroccan shop

Your expert guide to the best things to do in Tarifa, Spain

Use the MexicoCassie checklist to the best things to do in Tarifa, Spain to ensure you don’t miss anything awesome while in town

By Cass, 5 months15/01/2026 ago

Your expert guide to fabulous things to do in Progreso, Mexico

Progreso is a really lovely place to visit, there’s plenty to explore or you can relax in a beach club or frolic on the beach

By Cass, 5 months14/01/2026 ago

green text box: planning your trip to El Fuerte, Sinaloa. 4 photos, 1 of tropical river, 1 of petroglyphs, 1 of sunset and 1 of gazebo on a plaza

Visiting El Fuerte, Sinaloa: everything you need to know

The small town of El Fuerte, Sinaloa is a perfect place to end your Copper Canyon adventure, or to visit for a relaxing day or two.

By Cass, 5 months14/01/2026 ago

green text box: the best cenote tours to take from Mérida. 4 photos of cenotes (various shades of green water)

The best Mérida cenote tours in 2026

This article offers a selection of the very best cenote tours from Mérida according to MexicoCassie. Find your ideal tour right here!

By Cass, 5 months14/01/2026 ago

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The Maquech Beetle: living jewellery in Mexico

The maquech beetle is something of a strange Yucatecan speciality. Read more to learn about this interesting part of Yucatecan culture.

By Cass, 5 months13/01/2026 ago

green text box: your expert guide to kid friendly cenotes. 4 photos of cenotes -3 have kids in (1 in kayak, 1 in rubber ring, 1 swimming)

Your expert guide to the best cenotes to visit with kids (and nervous swimmers)

Your comprehensive guide to child (and nervous swimmer) friendly cenotes across the Yucatán Peninsula, from Mérida to Tulum.

By Cass, 5 months13/01/2026 ago

green text box: your expert guide to spending 1 day in valencia. 4 photos - 1 of palm trees in front of old building, 1 of castle top with flag flying, 1 of museum display (80s electronics) and 1 of valencia science museum on sunny day

Your expert guide to spending 1 amazing day in Valencia

If you only have 1 day in Valencia, your best option is to go with a plan to ensure you see everything this beautiful city has to offer.

By Cass, 5 months08/01/2026 ago