Hola Mexico-loving friends! The hot weather is arriving in Mexico, which is usually the low season in the country.

Hola Mexico-loving friends! The hot weather is arriving in Mexico, which is usually the low season in the country. But that doesn't stop many from booking a last-minute (cheap) vacation south of the border. If you are thinking about coming to Mexico in the next few months, you can no doubt get a great deal on flights, hotels, and rental cars, especially if you want to head inland or to quieter resort areas like Huatulco, Mazatlan, or along the Oaxaca coast. May and June are great times to sneak in a trip to Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, or Guadalajara before the wet season begins in late June.

Mexico Content from Eternal Expat

My second video from my trip to Michoacan is live and it's one I am so excited to share with you. Seeing the Monarch butterflies in the mountains of Michoacan is something I have dreamed of doing for years and it was even better than I imagined it could be. Check out that video and experience here. Our team has been busy with lots of new Mexico content this month: Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta A Guide to Cancun Nightlife A Guide to Shopping in Tulum Stunning Hotels in Cabo Pulmo

Mexico News from Around the Web

I try to stay up to date with news in Mexico and general helpful information that I think is important to those who are considering an upcoming trip to the country.  Mexico City's air quality is at an all-time low. When I was living in the city, this time of year was always the worst. It's a wonderfully dry time of year, but the lack of rain means that nothing is clearing the build-up of pollution in the air. It was a normal day to blow my nose and for the contents of the tissue to be a sort of grey color. If you are sensitive, have allergies, or have asthma, this is definitely not the time of year to go to Mexico City. Headed to Puerto Vallarta this May? So is everyone else. This month will see no fewer than 10 cruise ships docking into this city's marina.  The drought and water shortage issues continue in Mexico. This month we see the trouble affecting the beautiful magic town of Patzcuaro.

Expats & Locals Around Mexico

As always with Mexico, I highly recommend seeking out people who are currently living in the places that you want to visit. Speak to the locals living in those places and find out how you can better integrate. Ask questions, be curious and kind. For updates about Mexico City, as always I recommend following Ubish Yaren on Instagram. You can also follow Anais of The Curious Mexican for updates on the restaurant and food scene in Mexico City and what is back open. For updates about what's going on in Oaxaca and around Mexico, Susan of Brooklyn Tropicali has been sharing a trip that she is taking around the country, but she also shares off-the-beaten-path Oaxaca content. Trisha of PS I'm On My Way currently lives in Cabo San Lucas and can share some insights into what is happening there with you. Check out her website here. She also has a great Mexico-specific website called Mexico Insider which you can read here. For regular updates about life in Merida and around the Yucatan, check out Mexico Cassie who has also recently written a fantastic guide about Traveling Yucatan with Kids. Shelley of Travel Mexico Solo also shares her experiences in Merida and around the Yucatan. She also has a fantastic blog all about Merida here and all about Oaxaca here.  The Yucatan Times is the local English newspaper in Merida that shares local updates and news reports. To keep up with what's going on in and around Guadalajara, follow Alex of the Backpacking Brunette. Vallarta Daily is the local English news there where you can learn about any changes in the situation in Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding Nayarit beach towns as well. Unfortunately, this has been purchased by Mexico New Daily and all articles now sit behind a paywall, but if you are living in Vallarta, then it may be a subscription you want to consider. Riviera Maya News is the local English newspaper there where you can keep up with changes. I believe this is the region that is changing the most in regards to safety at the minute and if you plan to independently travel here (renting a car and exploring without tours or away from resorts), then I highly recommend speaking to someone who is there right now. As always, a great place to keep up to date with news about what's happening all over Mexico in English is Mexico News Daily. The newspaper is going through some changes, so I'm never 100% sure whether I'll be able to see a bunch of articles or none at all on a given day, but it seems that if you register as a user (for free), you are able to see more articles at the moment.

Visiting Mexico Soon?

If you are planning a trip to Mexico soon, I hope you'll have a browse of the different Mexico guides on my blog or have a search through my YouTube videos to help you plan your trip! I also have FOUR extensive guidebooks available for Baja California Sur, Mexico City (updated February 2023!!), Merida, and Guanajuato! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me by simply hitting reply on this email. Speak soon and safe travels, Laura

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