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Yucatan

my home in Mexico for many years – this state will always hold my heart 

green text box: everything you need to know about the maya train route. 4 photos - 1 of empty train seats, 1 of track stretching into distance, 1 of snack (plantain chips and blue can of water) on train table, 1 of front of train
Campeche

The Maya Train route: everything you need to know

Find everything you need to plan your Maya train adventure from how to buy tickets to the realities of luggage & snacks on the train

By Cass, 8 months18/03/2026 ago
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Mexico

How to visit Izamal, the yellow pueblo mágico

The Yellow City of Izamal is a great place to spend a day exploring. Check out this article to learn what there is to do in Izamal.

By Cass, 10 months26/01/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your expert guide: the best pet-friendly hotels in Yucatán

This list of the top pet friendly hotels in Yucatán, by animal expert, Colette, will ensure you and your pet feel welcome in Yucatán.

By Colette, 10 months26/01/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your expert guide answers: how pet friendly is Yucatán?

If you’re considering a trip to Yucatan with your pet this article will help you figure out where you can go, stay & eat together. Happy travels!

By Colette, 10 months26/01/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your expert guide answers: “Is Mérida (Mexico) pet friendly?”

If you’re heading to Mérida (Mexico) with your dog, use this guide to figure out how you’re going to get on, get around and what you can and can’t do

By Colette, 10 months26/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

Everything you need to know about visiting Mérida’s cementerio general

This article will help you plan your trip to Mérida’s cementerio general. It explains how to get there, what to take and what you’ll see.

By Cass, 10 months21/01/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your expert guide to the Mérida Carnaval

The Mérida Carnaval 2025 looks set to be bigger than ever before. Find everything you need to enjoy “¡Amazónico!” right here

By Cordelia, 10 months20/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

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, 10 months20/01/2026 ago
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Yucatan

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, 10 months14/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

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, 10 months13/01/2026 ago

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Hi, I'm Cass, I'm based in Sevilla, Spain and previously I lived in Mérida, Mexico. This website is full of my experiences, observations and guides to visiting places I absolutely adore. Enjoy!

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