In 2019, after exploring each the US and Canada with our camper, we took the plunge and crossed the southern border into Mexico. We didn’t know what to anticipate of our travels and have been nervous at first due to all of the information we heard on TV. But after nearly a yr on the street with an RV in Mexico, the nation has been one in every of our favorites.
There are so many nice locations to go to in Mexico, however locations may be unfold out and public transportation is tough to seek out. So among the finest elements about exploring the nation with your personal RV is having the ability to go to all of the completely different locations with your personal wheels and by yourself time.
So on this put up, we go over 4 of our favourite issues to do throughout an RV street journey by Mexico!
Food Galore!
This ought to come as no shock. Mexico has among the world’s hottest meals and no journey by the nation is full with out sampling the nation’s numerous gastronomy. And even for those who contemplate your self well-versed in America’s Tex-Mex and Cali-Mex delicacies, Mexico has way more to supply.
Below is only a sampling of a few of our favorites!
- Taquitos – Ditch these massive hard-shell tacos full of minced beef and decide up a tiny soft-shelled taco (aka “taquitos”) layered with juicy pulled pork and topped along with your favourite do-it-yourself sauce and recent guacamole. And don’t neglect the lime. We guess you may’t eat only one!
- Barbacoa en Consome – An enormous chunk of slow-cooked meat simmering in a stew pot. This dish is often discovered within the out of doors markets of Oaxaca state, within the southern a part of Mexico. Served with a aspect of tortillas and a mountain of recent cilantro.
- Mole – “Mole” is a common time period for a thick sauce that’s usually lathered over enchiladas or rooster. And completely different areas of Mexico serve sorts of mole. Some sauces are candy and others are savory. Our favourite mole sauce comes from a small mountain city known as Xico within the state of Veracruz!
- Chilaquiles – A conventional Mexican breakfast consisting of deep-fried tortilla items and lathered with both inexperienced sauce, crimson sauce, or each! They are just like nachos, however much less greasy.
For extra info, try our article on Mexico’s greatest meals.
Beaches, Beaches, & More Beaches
With over 5,500 miles of shoreline, Mexico has a variety of seashores. No matter what sort of seaside you might be into, Mexico has it. Isolated seashores, get together seashores, browsing seashores, tranquil seashores; you will discover all of them in Mexico. Here are three of our favourite shoreline areas:
- Baja California – For many, Baja is the primary place individuals go for his or her first RV journey into Mexico. The area is protected, the roads are (principally) easy, and the seashores are chic. If you like to surf, there are many unbelievable seashores alongside the Pacific Ocean. But for those who choose extra calm and tranquil vibes, head over to the east aspect of the Baja Peninsula and pick a seaside alongside the Sea of Cortez.
- Yucatan Peninsula – Mexico’s most well-known seaside area lies alongside the Caribbean, and for good motive! The waters are fantastically blue, waves are calm, and the sand is comfortable and white. If you’re keen on to fulfill others, head over to Tulum or Cancun. But for a extra peaceable expertise, journey off the primary street to Holbox and Mahahual.
- Oaxaca – In our opinion, this area of Mexico combines the perfect of Baja and Yucatan, however with considerably much less crowds. While Puerto Escondido is for browsing fans, Mazunte & Zipolite supply a extra tranquil expertise. For absolute quiet, head over to Bahia San Augustine.
For extra, try our Baja California street journey put up, the place we particularly checklist a few of our favourite seashores!
Waterfalls, Cenotes, & Hot Springs
But there’s a lot extra to Mexico than seaside and surf. Head away from the shoreline and into the nation’s inside to find among the nation’s greatest saved waterfalls, cenotes, and sizzling springs. Many of those locations are off the primary vacationer path, so the perfect factor about visiting these locations along with your RV is that you may simply get there with your personal automobile.
Below are a number of of our favorites.
- Waterfalls – For the perfect assortment of waterfalls, journey to the state of San Louis Potosi and meander by Mexico’s Huasteca Potosina area. We visited six waterfalls in 4 days and notably loved the Minas Viejas, Tamasopo, and Tamul waterfalls.
- Cenotes – Scattered all through the Yucatan peninsula are Mexico’s cool and refreshing cenotes; underground reservoirs of water fashioned inside limestone caves. Popular cenotes can get overcrowded, so drive out to the Cenotes Reserve southwest of Merida metropolis for a extra ‘off the beaten path’ really feel.
- Hot Springs – With a lot volcanic exercise in Mexico you’re certain to come back throughout a plethora of sizzling springs throughout your Mexico RV travels. But for some of the distinctive and IG-worthy experiences, head over to Las Grutas de Tolantongo. Here, sizzling water rushes out of the canyon partitions and cascades all the way down to the river under. Bathe in sizzling swimming pools that line the canyon’s partitions or swim within the heat river waters. Either means, we’re positive this place might be one in every of your highlights in Mexico!
Yuko can personally attest that one in every of her favourite actions in Mexico is perusing the retailers and out of doors markets for lovely hand-made items. From Mexico’s far north to deep south, we’ve embellished our camper van with colourful, artisanal souvenirs. Below are two of our favourite locations for top-notch Mexican souvenirs.
- Oaxaca State – For the perfect all-around procuring expertise, head south to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. From the state capital, you may drive out to all of the completely different workshops and purchase instantly from the artisans themselves. For a DIY, self-driving memento tour, we suggest beginning in Oaxaca City and driving south to San Martin Tilcajete for the very best high quality Alebrijes; brightly coloured Mexican folks artwork animal sculptures. Next, lower over to Teotitlan del Valle for splendidly woven wool rugs. In every city you will discover workshops that give free excursions (in English!) that educate you concerning the historical past and means of their craft.
- Guadalajara – For all issues leather-based, drive out to Mexico’s second largest metropolis and head to Mercado Libertad. In this sprawling market you will discover leather-based belts, sneakers, saddles, and hats. Everything you can ever need, you will discover it on this market. You would possibly even discover some artisanal tequila with a scorpion fermenting contained in the bottle!
For extra on Oaxaca’s artisanal product scene, learn our put up right here.
Conclusion
Of course, these are simply 4 of our favourite actions when touring by Mexico. But there may be a lot extra to discover and expertise within the nation, corresponding to colonial structure, magical cities (pueblos magicos), and gorgeous pure landscapes. We cherished our time in Mexico and we all know you’ll as effectively. If you’ve any questions concerning touring Mexico in an RV, be happy to achieve out to us at [email protected].
Happy touring!
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