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Postcards from Mexico: On the beach in Playa del Carmen
Writer Ethan Jacobs sends his latest postcard from Mexico on the beach in Playa del Carmen, surrounded by life coaches, reiki healers and assorted "entrepreneurs."
Discovering Mexico: Puebla
A short hop from Mexico City, Puebla is the first real step to discovering a Mexico beyond the cliches.
Beyond the lechero: Veracruz’s new wave of coffee culture
From coffee plantations to a thriving café scene, Veracruz remains Mexico's coffee capital, with its eponymous port city at the forefront, writes Alan Chazaro.
Opinion: The real reason San Miguel de Allende feels so American
San Miguel de Allende is packed with American tourists — but is it actually better than Guanajuato or Querétaro? MND's summer intern says yes and no.
Dozens of UK cyclosporiasis victims had vacationed at Riviera Maya resorts
Health officials say that cause-and-effect cannot be assumed and that Mexico's 33 cases do not constitute a signficant outbreak, but inspectors are taking food and beverage samples up and down the Quintana Roo coast.
Tourism sector is staying afloat, but with warning signs
While in-country tourism by Mexican residents remains healthy and keeps the industry afloat, foreign visits are declining, both in terms of arrivals and in terms of spending.
MND Local: Baja California Sur by the numbers in 2026
Baja California Sur has the most coastline and the lowest population density in Mexico, but the unusual numbers don't stop there.
Despite travel media acclaim, these Mexican destinations face tough tests for sustainability
Being named one of the best destinations in the world by Travel + Leisure is definitely a boon, but only if these locales are managed sustainably, writes Charlotte Smith.
Tulum, known for its beaches and Maya ruins, is named the happiest travel destination in the world
The Mexican Caribbean coast resort's honor was the result of some rather elaborate research led by an Irish travel insurance company that searched more than a million reviews for happiness-indicating keywords. Oaxaca came in at No. 3.
How had I never heard of Guanajuato? A reflection by MND’s summer intern
MND summer intern Jared Tucker didn't expect to travel much in Mexico. A 24-hour trip to Guanajuato changed his mind — and made him wonder why more Americans don't visit.
Great escapes: Summertime adventures accessible from Guadalajara
One needn't drive very far from Guadalajara to find summer adventures galore, from hiking and climbing to spectacular waterfalls and volcanoes, writes John Pint.
Discovering Mexico: San Luis Potosí
Nature and history go hand in hand in San Luís Potosí, as we discover the latest Mexican gem in our ongoing series.
How new routes and renovations are reshaping air travel in Mexico
Across the country, new flights, upgraded airports and increased traffic have made 2026 a milestone year for Mexican aviation.
Postcards from Mexico: On the Cabo San Lucas Marina
The Cabo San Lucas is more than just a "parking lot for yachts," it's also a place with a distinctive variety of unusual sights and sounds.
Volaris will be the first Mexico-based airline to offer passengers Starlink satellite Wi-Fi
Because Starlink uses low Earth orbit satellites specially designed for tracking moving sources, in-flight users can take advantage of all Internet features offered on the ground.
New rail lines will connect central Mexico to the Pacific and points north
If the high-speed rail lines come to pass as planned, the current administraton may be mostly remembered for driving Mexico's transition from a moribund rail system to a new era of widespread train travel.
