32 Insanely COOL Things to Do in Oaxaca
Planning a trip to Oaxaca and trying to figure out what to do there? Here is a list of 32 things to do in Oaxaca for those who love food, history, culture, and a bit of adventure. If you don’t have time to do all 32 of them, my TOP 6 things to do in Oaxaca are …...
Homun Cenotes: BEST Cenotes Near Merida
The best day trip you can take from Merida is a visit to the Homun cenotes. Located an hour’s colectivo ride from Merida, Homun is a small town with over 20 (yes 20!) drop-dead gorgeous cenotes. The only problem is that it’s hard to find accurate,...
20 FABULOUS Things to Do in Puebla, Mexico
Have you ever visited a city that you didn’t expect to be very good? But then you arrive… And you fall in love with the place. That’s what happened to me with Puebla. Friends from Mexico urged me to go, so I added it to my Mexico itinerary. Then just before...
15 DELIGHTFUL Things to do in Valladolid + Itinerary
If you’re passionate about the history and culture of Mexico, then Valladolid makes an excellent base for exploring some of the BEST Maya ruins and cenotes in the country. You’ve got the ancient ruins of Ek’Balam and Chichin Itza, seven amazing cenotes that you can...
How to Get to Cenote Dzitnup and Cenote Oxman
Two of the best cenotes near Valladolid are Cenote Dzitnup and Cenote Oxman. But how do you get to them without spending tons of money on a tour? In this post, I’m going to tell you EXACTLY how to get to Cenote Dzitnup and then how to get to Cenote Oxman by bicycle....
How to Get to Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
So, you’re in Palenque and you’ve heard about these amazing waterfalls that you can swim in called Roberto Barrios. But you’re not sure how to get to them without joining a tour. Perhaps you asked people at your hotel or hostel about how to get to Roberto Barrios and...
7 EPIC Things to Do in Palenque + Itinerary
Palenque is one of those underrated destinations in Mexico that people don’t realize has so much to offer travelers. I’ve put together a list of 7 epic things to do in Palenque plus a suggested itinerary that you can adjust to fit into any Mexico bucket...
15 BEST Things to Do in Campeche: Mexico’s Most Underrated City
The UNESCO-listed city of Campeche is probably the most underrated destination in all of Mexico. A five-hundred-year-old city surrounded by walls built to keep out invading pirates, colonial buildings the color of Easter eggs, killer sunsets, ancient Maya ruins...About Me
Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel & digital nomad blog, dedicated to helping women over 40 travel the world safely, cheaply, and comfortably. Whether you’re going for a one, two- or three-week vacation, exploring the world as a digital nomad, or staying home and discovering the world from the comfort and safety of your home, you’ll find loads of information to help inspire and inform you in your wanderings.
