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Mexico City Centro Historico (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
There’s lots to see and do in the Centro Historico of the Mexican capital. In Part One, we saw the Catedral Metropolitana, Templo Mayor, and lots more. You’ll need at least one more day here to really take it all in, and it’s a busy one! In Part Two of our video tour, check out the…
Mexico City Centro Historico (Part One) Posted by sasha on Mar 22, 2017
Mexico City’s Centro Historico (Historic Center) is full of museums, markets, restaurants, and so much more. There’s enough to see here to spend weeks exploring, but two full days is enough to take in most of the major sights. Join us on a video tour of the area, as we visit the cathedral, Templo Mayor…
10 Things to Do in Mexico City Posted by sasha on Mar 9, 2017
Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the Americas and a fascinating place to explore. The Mexican capital goes by many names – Ciudad de México (CDMX for short), or Distrito Federal (D.F. for short). Whatever you call it, this bustling metropolis is a great city to visit. Check out 10 things to do…
Viva Mexico Wrap-Up Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2012
Well, it’s been a fun couple of months sharing stories and videos from my trip to Mexico with everyone here on the Transparent Spanish blog. Before I say “adiós”, here’s a little wrap-up of my trip, with some basic information and links to my previous posts in sequential order. For those of you hoping to…
Playa del Carmen (Video) Posted by sasha on Jun 24, 2012
While Playa del Carmen is a fully developed tourist destination – and by that I mean old, fat, shirtless men everywhere – it’s not quite as crazy as its neighbor to the north, Cancun. The pedestrian only 5th Avenue is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars, and its just a stone’s throw away from a…
Playing in Playa Posted by sasha on Jun 13, 2012
Although it was hard to leave Tulum, we had no choice, as our suitcasing adventure rolled into Playa del Carmen. Arriving in Playa via the ADO bus, we headed out onto the main road, Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue). This cobblestone road is pedestrian only and has a very relaxed beach side resort vibe about it…
Tulum Beaches and Cenote (Video) Posted by sasha on Jun 10, 2012
A trip to the ruins isn’t the only thing to see in Tulum. Beautiful beaches, fantastic restaurants, and quaint little shops abound. If you need to cool off, the Gran Cenote is not far away. Rent a bicycle and head out for a day of exploring the sights and tastes of Tulum with this video.