Cozumel Travel Guide: Your Perfect Day Trip in 2021

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Located in the sparkling Caribbean Sea about 19 kilometers (12 miles) from the mainland of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the island of Cozumel beckons with sparkling turquoise waters, fascinating Mayan ruins set in the jungle, hotels & beach clubs in abundance, and the world’s second largest barrier reef system waiting to be explored by snorkelers and divers alike.

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Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Isla Mujeres, Mexico 2021 // Punta Sur // Photo by @travelinglamas

Best Things to Do, Eat & See on Beautiful Isla Mujeres: a 2021 Travel Guide

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Isla Mujeres: a literal slice of paradise tucked into the sparkling waters of the Mexican Caribbean. This tiny island gem stretches just 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) long and barely 1/2 mile (650 meters) wide, filled with swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, laid back island vibes and stunning coastal views.

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Hotel Review: The Grand at Moon Palace Resorts Cancun, Mexico During the Covid Pandemic / Photo by @travelinglamas

We Stayed at a Mexico Resort During Covid (Feb ’21), and This is What it Was Like.

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Following our recent roundup of resorts in Mexico’s Riviera Maya offering free Covid testing and, in the event you test positive, low to no-cost quarantine accommodations, we decided to check one out for ourselves. And what better way than checking in to The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun? A sprawling beachfront retreat located just 45…

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Best Mexican Hotels & Resorts Offering Free Covid Testing AND Quarantine Stays to American Travelers / The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun / Photo by @travelinglamas 

These Resorts in Mexico’s Riviera Maya Are Offering Free Covid Testing AND Quarantine Accommodations

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The best resorts in Mexico’s Riviera Maya offering free, pre-departure Covid testing to guests AND in the event you test positive, low to no-cost quarantine accommodations.

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Best Things to Eat, See & Do NOW in Oaxaca City, Mexico (January 2021 / TravelingLamas.com / Photo by @travelinglamas

Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Magical Oaxaca City, Mexico 2021

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Your ultimate guide to the best things to do, eat and see in Oaxaca City right now (2021), covering everything from restaurants to street food, mercados to mezcal bars, historic sights to archaeological sites and the best hotels for post-exploration R&R.

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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Oaxaca's Famed Pasillo de Carnes Asadas (Grilled Meat Hall): A Step-by Step Guide / TravelingLamas.com / Photo by @travelinglamas

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting (& Mastering!) the Famed Grilled Meat Hall at Oaxaca’s Mercado 20 de Noviembre

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Your step-by-step guide on how to master Oaxaca’s famed Pasillo de Carnes Asadas (Grilled Meat Hall) like a pro.

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Best Restaurants in Oaxaca: Interview with Chef Toño Garcia of Oaxaca's Teocintle / TravelingLamas.com / Photo by Alberto Lama @travelinglamas

This Young Chef is Changing the Game in Oaxaca’s Fine Dining Food Scene

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On the outskirts of Oaxaca Centro sits an unassuming, five-table restaurant effectively changing the game on fine dining cuisine in the magical capital of Mexico’s Oaxaca State. More impressive than the inventive, five-course tasting menu offered nightly for just $350.00 pesos…

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Where to Stay in Oaxaca City: The Best Boutique Hotels in Oaxaca City to Check Into Now (December 2020) / TravelingLamas.com / Photo by @travelinglamas

The Best Boutique Hotels in Oaxaca City 2021

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Mexico or Morocco? If the above photo is any indication, the boutique hotel scene in vibrant Oaxaca City is growing more and more intriguing by the day. Whether you want to be transported to the city’s historic roots, surrounded by minimalist architecture or fascinated by a blend of past, present and cultures alike, these beautiful boutique hotels are offering it all – not to mention a serious dose of rest & relaxation for your stay in the cultural (and literal) capital of Mexico’s Oaxaca state.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Tulum's Best Beach Clubs in 2020 (Post-Lockdown) / TravelingLamas.com / Photo by @travelinglamas

Your Master Guide to Tulum’s Best Beach Clubs in 2021

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Everything you need to know about visiting Tulum’s best beach clubs in 2021, from entry policies and minimums to parking and pool access, wifi to cuisine, happy hours and more!

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La Catrina: Mexico's Grande Dame of Death / Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Photoshoot by @travelinglamas / TravelingLamas.com 

LA CATRINA: Mexico’s Grande Dame of Death

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While in Oaxaca, Alberto had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful portrait series celebrating Mexico’s iconic Catrina, the famed figurehead now synonymous with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Held in collaboration with an incredibly talented team, we are thrilled to share the results!

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