From Mexico’s rich culture and history to its expansive biodiversity, there isn’t any reason why the country shouldn’t be featured towards the top of your travel list. It may be the eleventh most populous country in the world, but it’s also one of the most-visited countries around the globe. Vogue got jewellery designers Deepa Gurnani and Jay Lakhani to give us a low-down on their recent adventures in Mexico. From the best spots to eat and the undiscovered cities to explore, scroll ahead for the husband-wife duo’s one-stop guide to Mexico.
The cities your must visit on your trip to Mexico
Valladolid
Valladolid is a small city in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. This hidden gem has an amazing hotel and perfumerię called Coqui Coqui, which you absolutely cannot miss out on. Coquicoqui.com
Izamal
Izamal is a small city located in Mexico’s Yucatan state that is historically known as the yellow city, since everything is painted in yellow here. We recommend planning a day trip from Tulum Beach. You’ll get to see artisans handcrafting dreamcatchers and hammocks—a beautiful tradition passed down through generations—on the drive from Tulum Beach to Coba.
Sian Ka’an
Another idea for a day trip is to visit the Sian Ka’an—a nature reserve that is literally heaven on earth. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, this area of Mexico is part jungle and part sea. It’s great for diving, snorkeling, wildlife watching and feeling one with nature. Visitsiankaan.com
Local hot spots to eat and drink in Mexico
When visiting Tulum Beach, make sure you stop by (all of) these local joints.
Ojo De Agua
Ojo De Agua offers fresh juices and all-day meals created using natural ingredients. Grupoojodeagua.com.mx
Nekhtar Tulum
Nekhtar Tulum is best known for its fresh juices and acai bowls. Nekhtartulum.com
Gitanoa
Gitanoa is like a scene in the jungle, and features everything from a great ambience to succulent meals and drinks. Grupogitano.com
Beso Tulum
Beso Tulum is a newly-opened restaurant and cocktail bar that makes the best Paella. Besobeach.com/tulum
Posada Margherita
Posada Margherita is a great hotel and Italian restaurant on the beach. Make sure you try out their delectable pizzas. Posadamargherita.com
Casa Jaguar
Casa Jaguar is a restaurant venue with an outdoor dining ambience that is enclosed by places for shopping. Casajaguartulum.com
Burrito Amor
Burrito Amor has the best burritos in town, and also offers other delicious local eats. Burrito-amor.com
Local stores to visit for some great finds
Caravana
Caravana sells artisan-crafted clothing and accessories all made in Mexico. Caravana.land
La Troupe
La Troupe also offers Mexican handwoven clothing and accessories. Latroupe.com.mx
Mixic
Mixic is a shop filled with Mexican artisan crafts and home goods.
World By Hand
World By Hand is a stunning home accessories and furniture store. It’s a great find when it comes to artisanal bed sheets and gorgeous handmade hammocks. The owner sources everything herself from all over the world. Worldbyhand.com
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