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Curious about Merida, Mexico safe travel? It is actually known as the safest city in Mexico — but you’ve come to the right place to get a more thorough answer to the Is Merida Mexico Safe? — because I have lived in Merida since 2019. In this podcast, I’m sharing all my Merida and Yucatan Peninsula travel tips with you.

• Based on this blog: traveltomerida.com/is-merida-mexico-safe

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Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo travel safety items to pack, it’s all here! Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part podcast.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-vacation-alone
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Need some solo travel tips & advice? The solo travel advice in this podcast comes from the experts — female travel bloggers who have been on solo vacations, and have amazing solo travel info to pass on to you. From how to take epic solo travel photos, to solo travel safety measures and solo travel safety items to pack, it’s all here! (Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part podcast.)
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-vacation-alone
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Traveling to Mexico City alone? You’ve landed on the right podcast for Mexico City solo travel tips and advice — because I used to live there! That’s right, I spent about a year in Mexico City as a solo female traveler, and have a lot of info to share with you about how you can visit this amazing city and stay safe, just like I did.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/mexico-city-solo-travel
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Poonam, of blog Rex Angel, took her first solo trip in 2014. Since then, she has been to places including Mexico, London, Paris and Hawaii, all as a solo female traveler! In this episode of the podcast, we discuss 10 benefits of traveling alone, and Poonam offers advice for making the leap and embarking on your first solo female travel experience.
• Based on this blog: rexangel.com/benefits-of-traveling-alone
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In honor of my 50th episode, I decided to do an episode about how to start a travel podcast! From narrowing down your niche to what equipment you need, and picking a podcast host, designing your cover art and how to find guests, this will help get you on the right track to starting a podcast for FREE!
• Based on this blog: travelblogging101.com/how-to-start-a-travel-podcast
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Looking into a Mexico car rental? You’ve come to the right place, because I live in Mexico, and am going to walk you through the process of renting a car in Mexico. By the end of this article, you’re going to feel confident about the entire Mexico rental procedure, Mexico car insurance rules and you'll get 10 useful tips on driving in Mexico.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/renting-a-car-in-mexico

• Need additional tips? Check out these guides to renting cars in other cities in Mexico:

• Renting a Car in Cancun Mexico
• Renting a Car in Tulum Mexico
• Renting a Car in Playa del Carmen
• Renting a Car in Merida Mexico
• Renting a Car in Riviera Maya
• Renting a Car in Cabo San Lucas
• Renting a Car in San Jose del Cabo
• Renting a Car in La Paz Mexico
• Renting a Car in Loreto Mexico
• Renting a Car in Mexico City
• Renting a Car in Puerto Vallarta
• Renting a Car in Oaxaca Mexico
• Renting a Car in Puerto Escondido
• Renting a Car in Huatulco Mexico
• Renting a Car in Mexico City Airport

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This week's guest, Kelli of blog The Vanabond Tales, along with her partner, Eddie, traveled Mexico in their Chevy van for about six months! In this episode of the podcast we discuss the #1 question about van life in Mexico, and Mexico travel in general: Is Mexico travel safe? We also cover what you need to know to drive into Mexico, the best app for van life, if you need to know Spanish for van life in Mexico, and much more.

• Based on this blog: thevanabondtales.com/is-it-safe-to-drive-through-mexico
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🏝️ For a complete guide to visiting Tulum, visit my newest site, Tulum Travel Secrets! Tulum travel planning on your mind? If you’ve never visited Tulum (or even Mexico), the thought of traveling to Tulum might be overwhelming — but by the end of this podcast, you will be a Tulum pro. How do I know? I lived there for a while, and in this episode of the podcast, I'm sharing all my Tulum travel tips with you!
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/ultimate-tulum-travel-guide
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Brittany, of the blog She Goes With Purpose, a self-proclaimed homebody who loves solo travel, says "I don’t believe that anyone is truly fearless." In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk about some of her fears and anxieties about solo female travel, and how she has learned to cope with them, learn from them, and transcend them — and how you can too!

• Based on this blog: shegoeswithpurpose.com/how-travel-forces-me-to-face-my-fears
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🇲🇽 For a complete guide to visiting Merida, check out my newest site, Travel To Merida! Making your Merida, Mexico travel plan? How exciting! If you’ve never visited Merida (or even Mexico), the thought of Merida travel planning might be overwhelming — but by the end of this podcast, you will be a Merida expert! How do I know this?! Well… I live here! In fact, have been living in Merida since July 2019, and I feel I know the city well… and after this podcast, so will you.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/merida-yucatan-mexico
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Louisa, of @theoffgridgirl, was on sabbatical from work in Denver, and decided to buy a camper and do some solo travel in Mexico for six months! In this episode of the podcast we talk about solo female travel in Mexico, what it's like to drive in Mexico, her adventures going to about half the states in the country, adopting a kitten named Paquito on the side of the road — and why listening to your intuition is the best piece of solo travel advice.

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Need useful Mexico travel tips? You’ve come to the right place because, well, I live in Mexico, and also because the 50 best Mexico travel tips are all right here! By the end of this podcast, you’ll discover all the tips for traveling to Mexico that will make your trip smoother, safer and more enjoyable.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/tips-for-mexico-travel-tips
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Mexico isn't all beaches and tropical weather, and in fact, Mexico City and Central Mexico are much colder than most people think they are. This episode covers everything you need to know about how to dress and what to wear in Mexico, what to pack for the beaches and what to pack for cities in Mexico — and most importantly, what NOT to pack for Mexico.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/ultimate-packing-list-for-mexico
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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Sue, of the blog Sue Where Why What, has been a solo traveler for more than 30 years! On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss one of the most common reasons women don't take their first solo trip — They think they will be lonely. Sue talks what it means to be alone vs lonely, and gives 15 Tips to combat loneliness in solo travel.

• Based on this blog: suewherewhywhat.com/alone-vs-lonely
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One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Is Mexico safe for travel? While this question has no real answer (I wish it did!), I am offering 20 Tips on how to travel to Mexico as safely as possible. I have been to 14 out of 32 states now, most as a solo traveler, and encountered NO ISSUES at all — Find out how I stayed safe in this episode... And how you can too.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/is-mexico-safe-for-solo-female-travellers
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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆We all miss travel — but when it's safe to move freely again, What will you do different? This week's guest, Kylie, of the blog Kylie Nathan, spent some time teaching English in Thailand and doing both group and solo travel through Asia. Relatively new to solo travel, she says she learned the art of slow travel and mindful travel while venturing out on her own. Tune in to this week's episode for 5 EASY tips anyone can put into practice and become a more mindful traveler.

• Based on this blog: kylienathan.com/do-these-5-simple-things-to-become-a-more-mindful-traveler-in-2021
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One of the biggest questions in the Mexico travel world is — Can I drink the water? To quickly answer that, NO, tap water in Mexico isn't safe to drink. While tap water should be avoided (no one drinks it, btw; not even locals!), some people also avoid more than they need to... like street food. There are ways to choose the right street food stand, as well as many other tips on How to NOT get sick in Mexico in this episode for you to discover!

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-not-get-sick-in-mexico
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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Michelle, of the blog Wander Eat Write, has traveled to all 7 continents, on all 7 seas — for $0! She has done everything from teaching English abroad in Japan, to being a youth counselor on cruise ships, to even living and working in Antarctic at a U.S. research facility. We talk about the highs and lows of this lifestyle, and how with some sacrifices, anyone can get paid to travel just like Michelle.

• Based on this blog: wandereatwrite.com/7-continents-7-seas-how-i-got-paid-to-travel-the-world
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One of the biggest questions from first time solo female travelers is — Will I feel lonely? Spoiler alert: Most likely. However, loneliness is normal human emotion — and the better question is How do I combat the feelings of loneliness? In this episode, we'll chat about some strategies to transcend loneliness while solo traveling, and why feeling occasional loneliness isn't actually the end of the world.

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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Heather, of the blog Heather Begins, left the U.S. corporate world after 25-years to travel the world solo! In the last four years, she has slow traveled to more than 20 countries, making new and lifelong friends all along the way. In this episode, she gives 11 tips on how to make friends as a solo traveler — and explains why it's much easier than you think!

• Based on this blog: heatherbegins.com/10-ways-to-make-friends-when-solo-traveling-the-world
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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆Wondering where to visit in Mexico on your first solo trip? There are the obvious big destinations, like Tulum and Mexico City, but there are also some great off the beaten path places like Bacalar and Guanajuato. However, deciding where to go comes down to one key element — your trip goal. Check out this week's episode of the podcast to find out what this means, and all the other things to consider when planning Mexico travel.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/is-mexico-safe-for-solo-female-travellers
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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Rose, of the blog Where Goes Rose, spent six months traveling all around Mexico having a solo travel adventure, before she had to cut the trip short due to Covid. She went to more than 10 states in Mexico, and shares tips, advice and recommendations for traveling to destinations all over Mexico, from the big cities of Guadalajara and Mexico City, to smaller towns like San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca.

• Based on this blog: wheregoesrose.com/solo-female-travel-mexico
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Planning your trip to Tulum, Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula/Mexican Caribbean? You’re in the right place because I used to live there, and can offer some (ex) local’s tips for how to visit Tulum and not break the bank! Truth be told, this is completely doable, no matter what your budget is —  and I have 10 Tips on how to do it — as well as some tips on how to plan out your overall travel budget.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/tulum-on-a-budget
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This week's guest, Daria, offers up Mexico tips for solo travel and general travel in the Yucatan Peninsula. This popular area, considered one of the safest in Mexico, includes Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Merida, Isla Holbox Island, Valladolid, Cozumel Island, Isla Mujeres, Izamal "The Yellow City," Lake Bacalar, Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins, Las Coloradas Pink Lakes, and more! Daria spent one month in the Yucatan, some of it as a solo female traveler, and shares her best advice on exploring this region of Mexico.

• Based on this blog: thediscoverynut.com/tips-for-mexico-travel

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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This continuation of last week's episode offers more tips for solo travelers! Always dreamt of solo travel? Is your first solo trip coming up — and you're unsure how to feel about it? This is the podcast episode for you! I traveled solo throughout Mexico and Guatemala for years, and I'm spilling the tea on all my tried & true pro tips for traveling alone. As you might imagine, after years of solo travel, I have quite a bit of knowledge to share with you, so this had to be a 2-part episode. 

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-travel-alone-for-the-first-time
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This week's guest, Marquita, "The Traveling Twin Mama" of the blog Marquita's Travels, spoke with me about making the time to travel! She is a busy mom to twin boys, and works full time.... but still makes the time for solo travel. We discuss why solo travel is important, and her last solo trip to Tulum, Mexico, where she says she was able to rediscover herself, create memories, and re-fill her own cup.

• Based on this blog: marquitastravels.com/solo_vacation_for_mom

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🏆WE ARE A TOP RATED TRAVEL PODCAST ON FEEDSPOT 🏆This week's guest, Flavia of the blog Latina Traveler, spoke with me about everything from her involvement with Latino World Travelers, an organization that promotes Latinx travel and connects Latinx travelers, to her dissertation on the lack of BIPOC representation in the travel industry, and also her first big solo trip. In 2017, she traveled solo for about 2 months to Colombia and Panama, where she learned about the kindness of strangers during a mudslide, and the importance of trusting your intuition above all as a solo traveler.

• Based on this blog: avagailadventures.com/2020/08/27/solo-travel-escapdes-colombia-panama
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Traveling to Mexico City? This is the travel itinerary you need in your life! I lived in CDMX, as it's known, for about 1 year, and in this episode, I break down a neighborhood-by-neighborhood itinerary so you'll see all the most amazing sites in a total of 5 neighborhoods. Head to the blog this podcast is based on, to get even more Mexico City travel tips, Airbnb recommendations, links to recommended tours, places to eat the best tacos... and more!

• Check out all my Mexico City itinerary guides: 3 Days in Mexico City, 4 Days in Mexico City, 5 Days in Mexico City

Mexico City is amazing, and despite what the mainstream media might lead you to believe, it's a safe place to travel. My guest this week, Leigh of the blog Campfires and Concierges, joins me to talk about her not one, but two, solo trips to Mexico City. That's right, she loved it so much she visited a second time! Get practical travel tips, neighborhood recommendations, and more from this veteran CDMX visitor.

• Based on this blog: campfiresandconcierges.com/mexico-city-travel-tips

I often refer to solo travel as “the quickest form of therapy” because of all the lessons I learned about myself, some seemingly overnight! One of the biggest was to always trust my intuition (AKA inner voice, higher self, etc.). As a solo traveler, I made it a point to never question my intuition — and by never, I do mean never ever. Tune in to learn how to become BFFs with your intuition, just like I did.

• Based on this blog: insearchofsarah.com/important-lessons-learned-from-travelling
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Do you think you could stay silent for 10 straight days? Are you considering a Vipassana? You’ve come to the right place for info, because I did a 10-day silent meditation retreat at Hridaya Yoga in Mazunte, Oaxaca, Mexico! To those considering doing the same, this podcast has everything you need to know before, during & after your retreat... as well as my spiritual breakthrough & the lessons I learned in silence.
• Based on this blog: Hridaya Yoga Mexico Retreat Review: Read Before You Go

Do you have a "good" excuse as to why you "can't" find the time or money or whatever to travel? My guest this week, Carrie of the blog Overworked and Undertraveled (www.undertraveled.com) joins me to talk about how to reframe your excuses (yes — they are excuses!), make a travel plan, and start crossing some destinations off your bucket list.... using the same method she did! We also talk about why travel is good for you.

• Based on these blogs: undertraveled.com/5-reasons-why-you-should-travel
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This podcast will tell you everything you need to know about safely traveling to Tulum. This travel podcast also covers everything you'd need to know about Tulum, Mexico travel: from Tulum solo female travel safety, to how to get there and where to stay, to which Mayan ruins and cenotes to visit, the Tulum tours you can't miss, where the best bars and beach clubs are... and, of course, where to find the best Mexican street food tacos and drink the best coffee in Tulum.
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/is-tulum-open

Sarah, of the blog Last Minute Wanders, traveled solo for a longggggg time — as in 5 years long! On this episode of the podcast, she talks about her first solo trip, how she thought she made the biggest mistake ever by doing it, and how she pushed through her feelings of anxiety & discomfort, to go on to have the experience of a lifetime! Tune in for 5 reasons Sarah says you should definitely travel solo.

• Based on this blog: lastminutewanders.com/5-reasons-you-should-travel-solo
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Anxious about traveling alone? You landed (pun intended!) on the right solo travel podcast. Anxiety holds us back from so much we want to do, so you’re not alone. Even as a veteran solo traveler, I feel anxiety while traveling alone from time to time. This podcast has 5 of the tried & true tips I used throughout my last few years as a solo traveler to help transcend my anxieties — and they will work for you too!

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/solo-travel-anxiety
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Kathryn, of Vivien Travel, joins me to discuss La Catrina — the skeletal icon of Mexico's famed Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday! La Catrina's origins & significance are as complex as the last century of Mexican history, but today, she represents, among other things, Mexico’s choice to live joyfully in the face of death... and even celebrate it, both during Dia de los Muertos & year-round. We also talk about celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday in Oaxaca, which showcases one of the vast differences between Mexican culture and U.S. culture, with our divergent views on death.

There's no better time in Mexico than during Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)! There are a few large celebrations in various parts of the country — but nothing compares to the festivities in Oaxaca City during this Mexican holiday. Check out the podcast to see why I recommend making your arrangements to attend at least 6 moths before the festivities... as well as everything you need to know about celebrating Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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🇲🇽 For a complete guide to visiting Oaxaca, visit my newest site, ⁠Travel To Oaxaca⁠! Mexico's off the beaten path travel destinations are kinda my thing! Looking to travel to some Mexico hidden gems? If so, you’re in the right place… and you’ve come to the right guide. In this podcast, we're going to be discussing my absolute favorite place: Oaxaca! Why Oaxaca? You might be wondering. Oaxaca, in a word, is magical. I really believe that Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) is the Mexico people imagine Mexico to be!

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Mexico's off the beaten path travel destinations are kinda my thing! Looking to travel to some Mexico hidden gems? If so, you’re in the right place… and you’ve come to the right guide! In this podcast, we're going to be discussing 4 of my favorites: Bacalar, Guanajuato, Holbox Island and Sayulita.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/mexico-hidden-gems

Travel blogger Elizabeth, of AdventuresInFluency.com, joins me to talk about the importance of learning (at least the basics of) the language before visiting another country. To date, she has learned 8 languages, and explains all the ways this has benefitted her personally, as well as the ways it helped her while traveling. For those who don't think they can learn a language, Elizabeth explains that you absolutely can — and exactly how to make learning it fun.

• Based on this blog: adventuresinfluency.com/why-should-you-learn-the-language-before-you-travel
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Emma, of the blog Forever Lost in Travel, discusses how she overcame her fears & got comfortable dining solo while traveling! Although she describes dinner for one as "the scariest part of traveling alone," she has developed about 15 of her own tips & tricks for confidently dining alone while traveling — from picking the exact seat you want to taking your time while eating — we're discussing them all on this episode of the podcast.

• Based on this blog: foreverlostintravel.com/eating-alone-while-traveling-tips-for-solo-dining

Let's talk travel destinations & how to pick the best one! In this episode you'll learn 5 reasons why Mexico is the ideal destination for U.S. travelers (solo & not-solo!).... but also things to consider when picking a travel destination. We'll also discuss solo travel safety in Mexico, and some general travel safety tips, including enrolling in the free STEP Program.

Travel blogger Naa Adei of The Pursuit of Flyness joins me to talk about her February 2020 trip to Cancun... one of Mexico's biggest tourist destinations. With 6+ million visitors annually, Cancun actually ranks as one of the world's most-visited beach towns on the planet — but is it a place everyone will actually enjoy visiting 🤔🤔🤔?
• Based on this blog: thepursuitofflyness.com/blog/cancun-my-last-trip-before-corona

Do you want to learn how to get beautiful solo travel photos, and take your travel photography game to the next level? If so, you’re in the right place. Here’s why: 👋 I’m Shelley, and I’ve been traveling solo & taking photos all along the way since 2018… so I’ve learned a thing or two. Or 44! In this podcast, I’m going to pass that knowledge on to you.

• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/how-to-get-awesome-solo-travel-photos

Expat/Travel blogger Alex AKA the Backpacking Brunette joins me to discuss her 35 Tips for Traveling to Mexico for the First Time. Now, don't let the "first time" part of that throw you off! I've been living in Mexico since 2018, and even I learned a thing or two. Alex has also been living in Queretaro, Mexico for several years now, which is why you need her travel pro tips!
• Based on this blog: backpackingbrunette.com/mexico-travel-tips

Afraid to travel alone? If so, you landed on the right podcast (pun very much intended!). Fear is the #1 thing that holds us back from nearly everything we’d like to do, so you’re not alone. Even as a veteran solo traveler, I feel fear while traveling alone from time to time. This podcast has 5 of the tried & true tips I used throughout my last few years as a solo traveler to help transcend & breakthrough my fears & anxieties — and they will work for you too!
• Based on this blog: travelmexicosolo.com/afraid-to-travel-alone

Travel blogger Retha, AKA the Roaming Nanny, joins me to talk about her week-long trip to Cozumel Island in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Cozumel is a popular cruise ship stop and resort town — but it's also so much more than that! In this podcast, Retha talks about getting her PADI diving certification in Cozumel, snorkeling & diving, renting a car, visiting Mayan ruins, her favorite sunset spot at this Mexico beach town... and Cozumel's only microbrewery!
• Based on this blog: roamingnanny.com/blog/best-things-to-do-in-cozumel-mexico