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Towers of Lady of Immaculate Conception church Campeche

Yucatan

24 hours in Campeche

on July 24, 2021September 30, 2021 by Bas Campeche, Mexico

You want to visit the Yucatan peninsula without too much tourist fuzz? Campeche might be a place for you. The city centre with its medieval walls is a beauty, the seaside location pretty. And it's far away from Cancun international airport. Yes, you have to make a bit of an ... View Post

Colombia

Short history of Colombia

on June 30, 2021January 20, 2021 by Bas

If you don't want to fly in the dark when visiting Colombia, it might be a good idea to know a bit about its complicated history. So here are some of the essentials of Colombia history. The one essential thing to know to understand Colombia? The Civil War of 1946. ... View Post

Yucatan

Tulum: paradise or tourist hell?

on March 18, 2022January 29, 2021 by Bas Tulum, Mexico

Tulum: paradise or tourist hell? Disclaimer: this is not a fair review. I only visited Tulum on a daytrip from Valladolid. And yes, the ruins and the beaches are great. But boy, did this place tick all the boxes of a tourist trap. The moment you exit the ADO bus ... View Post

Mexico Yucatan

Quick travel guide to Puebla in Mexico

on July 12, 2021December 11, 2023 by Bas Puebla, Mexico

Often overlooked by tourists on their way from Mexico City to Oaxaca, the city of Puebla is a mixed bag. The historic centre and the world-class Baroque Museum justify a visit, the industrial mess in between does not. (more pictures of Puebla can be found here) Located against the backdrop ... View Post

Yucatan

Uxmal, a Mayan wonder waiting to be discovered

on March 12, 2022January 29, 2021 by Bas

Quieter than nearby Chichen Itza, but just as impressive, Uxmal is a place still waiting to be discovered by the masses. Where is it? Pretty much in between Merida and Campeche, on the Yucatan peninsula. It's about a 90-minute drive from both places. From Merida public buses go every two ... View Post

Destinations Yucatan

The Mayan ruins of Ek Balam

on March 6, 2022January 29, 2021 by Bas

The icing on the cake maybe? Ek Balam is smaller than the most famous Mayan ruins, but that gives it its own charm. Where is it? Between Valladolid and Tizimin, in the heart of the Yucatan province. It's a two-hour drive from Cancun, so it can be done on a ... View Post