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    • Carretera Internacional, Mexico

      Explore El Aguacero

      El Aguacero is the most mystical waterfall-filled canyon you’ve ever seen. Imagine Zion National Park and Havasupai with lush green jungle. Now imagine a canyon with 724 steps that switchback down to the canyon floor, where a warm water river is running below. Once at the bottom, the canyon walls...
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    • Tulum, Mexico

      Explore Cenote Dos Ojos

      5.0
      This Cenote will be the first recommendation from a local, if you’re looking for the grandeur of the famous Grand Cenote, but minus the crowds. The name comes from the two large underground caves connected by a very large, complex cavern, complete with the deepest known cave passage in Quintana R...
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    • 23.498263,-109.791981, Mexico

      Cascada Sol de Mayo Waterfall

      5.0
      0.35 mi / 148 ft gain
      Cascada Sol De Mayo can be found just beyond the village of Santiago off Highway 1, the main road between La Paz and San Jose Del Cabo. After turning off Highway 1 towards Santiago, simply follow the signs for the "Waterfalls", Cascada Sol De Mayo, and/or Ranchero Ecologico Sol De Mayo.  Eventua...
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    • Rosarito Beach Municipality, Mexico

      Surf in Baja Norte

      Hit an ATM before crossing the border, then take the 1 down the coast past Tijuana and into Rosarito. Make sure to pack the wallet with singles and nickels to pay the $2.05 at each booth.Make your way down to K38 where you can have your pick of beach, point, or reef break. Robert's turnoff from...
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    • Tulum, Mexico

      Visit the Mayan Ruins in Tulum

      4.6
      About a two hour drive from Cancun, these Mayan ruins are one of the most visited in the Yucatan Peninsula. Although it is accessible to the public, most people go with tour companies! Although this isn't the most adventurous way to go, tour guides can really make this experience awesome. Most gu...
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    • Toluca, Mexico

      Hike the Nevado de Toluca Cirque

      4.3
      6 mi / 1900 ft gain
      Entering the Nevada de Toluca National Park, follow the windy road toward the crater rim. There will be a small parking lot on your left which offers a state-run hut for acclimating, although if you've spent time in Mexico City you should have no problem completing this hike in 1 day.The hike beg...
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    • Hidalgo, Mexico

      Big Wall Climbing El Potrero Chico

      5.0
      El Potrero Chico (“Little Corral”) is located north of Monterrey, in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, just under two miles outside of the small town of Hidalgo. A straight drive down I-35 from San Antonio TX through Laredo totaling around 5.5 hours this can be done in a short three day weekend. A...
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    • Tulum, Mexico

      Kayak in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

      5.0
      Located just south of Tulum, Mexico, along the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula, the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is considered a UNESCO World heritage site due to the exceptional diversity of fauna and flora it hosts. Spreading over 500 000 hectares of land and water, it is one of the larg...
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    • Tulum, Mexico

      Bike around the Coba Mayan Ruins

      5.0
      3.1 mi / 20 ft gain
      A short 45 minutes from Tulum, Mexico lies the partially excavated Mayan ruins of Coba. Encompassing 80 square kilometers, ancient Coba was connected via a network of elevated roads called sacbes.After paying a small entry fee to the Mexico National Institute of Anthropology and History ($64 peso...
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    • Tinum, Mexico

      Explore the Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza

      3.0
      Located in the small town of Piste, about 2.5 hours outside of Cancun, Chichen Itza is a drive to get to, but well worth it! Most people visiting the ruins go with a guide or a tour company, and this is definitely the way to go. Guides have a deep attachment to the site, and provide visitors with...
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    • Akumal, Mexico

      Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

      5.0
      Just 25km north of Tulum and 39km south of Playa del Carmen lies Akumal Bay. Despite its proximity to the big vacation destinations and massive resorts, Akumal remains relatively quiet. There are several ways to get there, the easiest being by rental car which are insanely cheap in Mexico. Parkin...
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    • El Aguajito, Mexico

      Off-Road to La Lobera Sea Cave

      The road from the highway to the coast is packed sand and gravel. Fortunately the marine fog keeps the sand in good condition for traveling over. A 4x4 is not needed to make this drive, but a high ground-clearance is a must. The beach road erodes heavily during the winter months, so proper planni...
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    • cañon del diablo, Mexico

      Hike to the Waterfalls at Cañon del Diablo

      5.0
      3 mi / 300 ft gain
      You start outside of San Felipe, Baja California at kilometer 181 and drive on a mostly dirt roads for 33 miles to reach the trailhead. A 4x4 vehicle isn't necessarily needed but you will cross a dry lake bed and sandy sections that could be tricky. There is no cell service out here. You can find...
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    • Loreto Municipality, Mexico

      Kayak Coronado Island in Loreto Bay

      5 mi
      There are several ways to kayak to Coronado Island at the north end of Loreto Bay. The easiest way is to drive north from town on Davis Street. Davis Street begins as pavement before it crosses a wash and weaves along the dunes north of Loreto. Most of the street is fenced in, and it is easy to f...
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    • Amecameca, Mexico

      Climb the Iztaccihuatl Volcano

      5.0
      6 mi / 4140 ft gain
      To reach the Izta-Popo National Park from the city of Puebla, you will have to drive 31 miles on the open road to "Paso de Cortés" towards San Nicolás de los ranchos. Once in the National Park, you have to register and pay 32 pesos. After you are registered you can drive 4.5 miles to "La joyita" ...
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    • PIco de Orizaba, Mexico

      Summit Pico de Orizaba

      4.0
      3.8 mi / 4625 ft gain
      From the Piedra Grande base camp at 14,025ft an alpine start is recommended. Beginning at 2am will offer the best weather near the summit. Begin by hiking along the concrete aqueduct above the hut. The first 1,500ft of elevation gain is a steep, rocky slope. Be careful for rockfall and slipping i...
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    Baja for the Holidays 2018 Spotify Playlist

    Baja for the Holidays 2018 Spotify Playlist

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    Baja for the Holidays

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    The New Moab: Exploring Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

    The New Moab: Exploring Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

    Holly Mandarich

    We Found a Glamping Gem near Taos, New Mexico

    We Found a Glamping Gem near Taos, New Mexico

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    Life at Potrero Chico, Mexico's Awe-Inspiring Rock Climbing Destination

    Life at Potrero Chico, Mexico's Awe-Inspiring Rock Climbing Destination

    Carter Clark