Travel guides
The Andiani Journal
Destination guides, cenotes, family trips and honest advice for the eleven places we host, written by the local teams who live there.
Mexico City
Day Trips From Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Beyond
The best day trips from Mexico City, starting with the Teotihuacan pyramids, plus Puebla, Xochimilco and Tepoztlan for longer stays.
October 11, 2026 · Read the guide
Holbox
Holbox vs. Isla Mujeres: Two Very Different Mexican Islands
Holbox and Isla Mujeres both sit off Mexico's Yucatan coast but offer very different trips — here's how to pick between them.
October 8, 2026 · Read the guide
Playa del Carmen
Beachfront vs. Ocean View: What You're Actually Paying For
The real difference between a beachfront and an ocean-view vacation rental, what each term actually guarantees, and how to check before booking.
October 5, 2026 · Read the guide
Cancun
Mexican Caribbean Weather and Hurricane Season, Explained
What hurricane season actually means for a trip to Cancun, the Riviera Maya or Isla Mujeres, month by month, and how to plan around it sensibly.
October 2, 2026 · Read the guide
Tulum
Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen: Which One Fits Your Trip?
A practical comparison of Tulum and Playa del Carmen: vibe, walkability, price, nightlife and cenote access, to help you choose your base.
September 29, 2026 · Read the guide
Cancun
Cancun With Kids: Family-Friendly Hotel Zone and Beyond
How to plan a Cancun trip with kids: which part of the Hotel Zone works best for families, calm beaches, and easy day trips that keep everyone happy.
September 26, 2026 · Read the guide
Long-Term Stays in Mexico: A Guide for Remote Workers and Snowbirds
What to know about booking a month or more in Mexico: monthly rate discounts, visa limits, internet reliability, and picking the right base.
September 23, 2026 · Read the guide
Why Booking Direct Beats an OTA for Your Next Vacation Rental
What you actually gain by booking a vacation rental directly instead of through Airbnb or Booking.com: price, support, and who you're talking to.
September 20, 2026 · Read the guide
Bucerias
Bucerias, Nayarit: Pacific Coast Living Without the Crowds
What to know about Bucerias, a low-key beach town near Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific coast, from its art walk to whale watching season.
September 17, 2026 · Read the guide
Xpu Ha
Xpu-Ha Beach: The Riviera Maya's Best-Kept Secret
Why Xpu-Ha's beach clubs and calm water make it worth the detour between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, and what to expect if you stay there.
September 14, 2026 · Read the guide
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende: A First-Timer's Guide to Mexico's Colonial Gem
What to know before visiting San Miguel de Allende: the historic center, altitude, best time to go, and why it's different from the Caribbean coast.
September 11, 2026 · Read the guide
Akumal
Swimming With Sea Turtles in Akumal: A Practical Guide
How to swim with sea turtles in Akumal responsibly: where to go, when they're most active, life jacket rules and how to avoid harming the reef.
September 8, 2026 · Read the guide
Playa del Carmen
Family Vacation Rentals in the Riviera Maya: What to Look For
What actually matters when booking a family vacation rental in the Riviera Maya: pool safety, kitchen setup, bedroom layout and location.
September 5, 2026 · Read the guide
Mexico City
Mexico City Neighborhoods: Where First-Time Visitors Should Stay
A comparison of Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco and Centro Historico to help first-time visitors to Mexico City pick a neighborhood.
September 2, 2026 · Read the guide
Holbox
Holbox Island Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
How to get to Holbox, what makes it different from the mainland Riviera Maya, whale shark season, and what to expect once you're there.
August 30, 2026 · Read the guide
Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos: The Quiet Reef Town Between Cancun and Playa
Why Puerto Morelos is worth a stop or a stay: its protected reef, low-key town square, and easy access to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
August 27, 2026 · Read the guide
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres: Day Trip or Overnight Stay? What Actually Makes Sense
Should you visit Isla Mujeres as a day trip from Cancun or stay overnight? A honest comparison of cost, crowds and what you'd actually see.
August 24, 2026 · Read the guide
Tulum
The Best Cenotes Near Tulum (And How to Visit Them Right)
A practical guide to Tulum's cenotes: which ones suit swimmers, divers and families, entry costs, and how to avoid the midday crowds.
August 21, 2026 · Read the guide
Playa del Carmen
Where to Stay in Playa del Carmen: A Neighborhood Guide
A practical breakdown of Playa del Carmen's neighborhoods, from walkable Centro to quiet Playacar, to help you pick where to book.
August 18, 2026 · Read the guide
Cancun
Best Time to Visit Cancun: A Season-by-Season Guide
When to book Cancun for the best weather, prices and crowds, month by month, including hurricane season and Spring Break dates.
August 15, 2026 · Read the guide