Rather than Jacarandas in Mexico City, most people think of Washington DC or Tokyo when they think of beautiful blossoms in the spring. In fact, people swarm to these destinations every spring for a glimpse of the cherry blossoms. They wait in lines and eagerly look for maps of the best places to take pictures. In Mexico City, we have our own incredible season that´s arguably a better option. This is jacaranda season in Mexico City. The crowds don´t exist and the trees are for everyone, and they create an incredible carpet of lavender blossoms on every block. They also…
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If you haven’t already checked them out, take a look at my two other posts, How to Plan A Wedding in Mexico – Part I & Part II which review everything from budget to choosing a venue and a DJ. In this post I’ll go over photography, flowers & decoration, transportation, and final touches. If you’re getting married in Mexico, this guide and my others are for you! Skip To Choosing a Wedding Photographer Timing 3-4 months in advance of the wedding. Things to Think About Choosing a wedding photographer is really all about the vibe you want. I recommend…
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If you haven’t already, check out my post, How to Plan a Wedding in Mexico – Part I, which goes over budget, wedding planners, and how to get legally married in Mexico. In Part II of this three part series, I will go over how to find a venue and hotel, and how to plan your wedding music. All of this is based on my personal experience of planning a wedding in Mexico in less than six months. Skip to: Choosing a Wedding Venue in Mexico Timing Five months in advance of the wedding, but recommend 6-12 months in advance…
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Getting married? Congratulations! If you’re anything like me, once you get engaged, the planning begins. Over this three part series, I’m going to tell you everything I know about how to plan a wedding in Mexico. I am naturally a big planner, so planning a wedding felt like on big fun project to me. I got engaged in March 2022, civilly married in May 2022 and had a wedding party in September 2023. This means we planned and did everything in less than 6 months! Here’s the thing – this is absolutely possible! Mexico, and I think other countries, aren’t…
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The magical city of Merida has been on my bucket list for ages. So when my husband decided to run a half marathon there, I said, “Let’s go!”. In this post I’ll outline some of the best things to do in Merida as well as where to eat and stay. A few of the fascinating tid bits about Merida include that it is the safest city in Mexico, it’s original name in Mayan is T’ho, and it’s been heavily influenced and impacted by colonialism throughout history. You’ll see this in everything from the architecture to the food. For example, the…
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Guadalajara is a large city in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, and another popular expat hub. We went to Guadalajara because my husband and close friend ran the Guadalajara half marathon, and it was such a fun trip. However, we didn’t really spend almost any time in Guadalajara itself, but rather, used it as a base to do a Tequila tour and visit Tlaquepaque, a Pueblo Magico nearby. Guadalajara is a great base to visit these two amazing destinations. A Day in Tlaquepaque On the Saturday before race day, we decided to go to Tlaquepaque. This little Pueblo Magico is…
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La Paz, Baja California Sur is one of the lesser known towns in Baja California Sur in comparison to Cabos, or even Todos Santos these days. We chose to spend a weekend in La Paz to explore the area, and it was a great choice. While the town doesn’t have a ton to offer, it’s quiet and close to the main attractions – which are mainly outdoor adventures. Baja California is one of my absolute favorite places in Mexico, and somewhere I see myself going back to and exploring again and again. It also happens to be where my husband…