The Best Travel Guides to Mexico and Canada
From colorful markets and cenotes in Mexico to turquoise lakes and mountain towns in Canada, these two destinations couldn’t look more different and that’s exactly why we love them.



Whether you’re craving tacos and Caribbean water or alpine hikes and European-style cities, here’s my curated collection of personal, practicable, and exciting guides to help you plan an unforgettable trip to Mexico, Canada, or both!
PS, if you’re looking for more North America travel ideas, don’t miss our guides to New England, the East Coast, and the Rest of the U.S.

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Top Mexico and Canada Picks
- Casually Eat Your Way Around Mexico City: 48 Hours
- Niagara Falls for First-Timers (US and Canada!)
- Weekends in Canada: A Quebec City Walking Food Tour Experience
- Remarkable women rug weavers in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Exploring the Great Outdoors in Vancouver, Canada
Mexico’s Cities, Culture and Food



- Food and Female Empowerment in Oaxaca, Mexico
- Making a Splash in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez
- Making Things a Little More Permanent in Loreto, Mexico
- Remarkable women rug weavers in Oaxaca, Mexico
- An Alternative Spooky Celebration in Mazatlan, Mexico
Canada’s Nature, Beaches and Outdoor Adventures



- Aboriginal Touches in Vancouver, Canada
- Niagara Falls for First-Timers
- Fossils and Fun in Canada: The Jurassic Forest
- Ontario’s Falls and Flutter-Bys
- The Best Adventures for Fall on the West Coast

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