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...
15 Best Day Trips from Merida
One of the best reasons to visit Merida is all the wonderful day trips you can do to ancient ruins, cenotes, beaches, haciendas, and biospheres. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the best day trips from Merida that you can take. I didn’t have a car when I...
23 Insanely Amazing Things to Do in Merida, Mexico
Are you looking for a beautiful place to visit with authentic Mexican culture? A place not overrun with tour buses or hipsters? Mérida is the perfect untouristy destination for those seeking food, history, architecture, and culture. It’s also a great base for...
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,...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.
