Iván García

Zacatecas in 1 day!

By Ivan Garcia Mexico, Things To Do6 Comments

From museums, old mines and historic buildings to lively callejoneadas, Zacatecas has plenty to offer. If you are running short on time, read about my 1-day walking tour of this wonderful city! Zacatecas Historic Downtown About this Trip Zacatecas is…

Road trip through Guanajuato

By Ivan Garcia Mexico, Road Trips8 Comments

Magical towns, abandoned mines, and colonial towns, this state has that and more. Read my list of top things to do in Guanajuato and plan your trip! When someone talks about Guanajuato, most people refer to the city. However, you’ll miss…

List of recommended books for planning a trip to Mexico

By Ivan Garcia Mexico, Travel Tips

When planning an amazing trip to Mexico, it's best to do a little reading. Read my list of recommended books for planning a trip to Mexico. I usually spent a decent amount of time planning before any trip. You probably…

Scuba Diving in Belize

By Ivan Garcia Adventure Travel

From the Great Blue Hole to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, scuba diving in Belize is amazing! Read about my diving trip in Belize and plan your trip! This trip started off as a 3-day weekend for which I didn’t…

The Yucatán Less Traveled

By Ivan Garcia Adventure Travel, Mexico, Road Trips10 Comments

Swimming in cenotes, scuba diving near Cozumel, and visiting amazing archaeological sites: there is plenty to discover in the Yucatán peninsula.

Road trip through Chiapas

By Ivan Garcia Mexico, Road Trips4 Comments

Take a road trip through Chiapas and experience its history, culture, archaeological sites, and fantastic food. Read my list of top things to do in Chiapas. Chiapas Has Something for Everyone Our road trip through Chiapas is one of those…

Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption in Lagos de Moreno

The Best Pueblos Mágicos (Magic Towns) in Mexico

By Ivan Garcia Adventure Travel, Culture, Mexico31 Comments

Pueblos mágicos are rich in history, culture, and natural wonders. These magic towns highlight the best Mexico has to offer. In this blog post I rank the best pueblos mágicos I have visited during my travels to Mexico. What are…

Things to see and do in Oaxaca

By Ivan Garcia Culture, Road Trips, Things To Do5 Comments

Its history, rich culture, amazing archaeological sites, and fantastic food make this city a top destination. Read my list of top things to do in Oaxaca. Oaxaca was a place that my friends from central Mexico often talked about as…

My list of top 10 archaeological sites in Mexico

By Ivan Garcia Adventure Travel, Mexico26 Comments

Here I have listed my top 10 archaeological sites in Mexico to help you plan your next trip. I have even included the metrics I used for my rankings. If you are planning a trip to Mexico you may be…

Our trip through the amazing state of Michoacán!

By Ivan Garcia Culture, Mexico, Road Trips16 Comments

A mix of colonial Mexico, incredible food, amazing sites, and magical towns, Michoacán offers many things to do. Read my list of things to do in Michoacán. When planning a trip, hardly anyone would ever consider visiting the state of…