When you think of Mexican food, taco is the first word that comes to mind. And for good reason. They are incredible. In the Yucatan peninsula region of Mexico, ingredients like cochinita pibil and the habanero pepper make the tacos stand apart from the rest of the country. Cochinita pibil is a slow roasted pork…
Category: Mérida
An Unexpected Mayan Spiritual Experience in Uxmal
While traveling the world, you inevitably come across amazing, inspiring people. When we toured the Mayan ruins of Uxmal, we crossed paths with Jorge, a man from a small Mayan village. Little did we know we had encountered more than just a tour guide. We were about to embark on an unexpected Mayan spiritual experience…
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5 Reasons Mérida, Mexico Is A Great Digital Nomad Destination
Welcome, to Mérida, Mexico. The largest city of the Yucatan peninsula and the capital of the Yucatan State. A colonial city founded in 1542, Mérida’s economy is growing at three times the rate of the national average and shows no signs of stopping. The White City is finally gaining the notoriety it deserves. This capital…
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How to Visit the Yellow City of Izamal for $5
Izamal is known as the Yellow City for good reason. Everything in the city center is yellow! But it is also known as the City of Hills. The hills aren’t just hills though. They are the remnants of ancient Mayan temple-pyramids. Izamal is a small city with charm, ruins, friendly people, and interesting history. And…
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How to Get from Mérida to Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá. One of the new 7 Wonders of the World. A complex of Mayan ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico that will leave you astonished. How did they build it? Why did they put so much effort into every detail? These questions may never be answered. But one answer The Bros can give…
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What Can You Get for $10 in Mercado Lucas de Galvez?
When traveling to a new location, many people focus on bucket list items. Salar de Uyuni, Oktoberfest, and Rainbow Mountain are classic examples of this. However, what is often just as exciting as visiting a local market in the new destination. Local markets give a glimpse into the way locals live and the things they…
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Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Dzibilchaltún
The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is filled with ancient Mayan ruins at almost every turn. Of course, there are sites that are world-renowned such as Chichen Itza and Uxmal. But you would be truly missing out if you passed on visiting the underrated Mayan ruins of Dzibilchaltún. These ruins are not only memorable and impressive,…
