Charlie, a true-blue Mexican, has set out to offer a local’s perspective of his wonderful country. His journey begins in La Paz, a quiet escape sitting on the Sea of Cortez that is often overshadowed by Cabo. While visiting beaches frequented only by those “in the know”, he takes a trip to a remote island, where he goes swimming with sea lions. 

Mexico’s Hidden Beaches 

Cabo San Lucas has blossomed into one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations, where days of water sports end in crazy sundowner parties. Charlie, however, knows and wants to enjoy a completely different side of the place: the action-filled side. With plenty of extreme sports on offer, Cabo can get visitors addicted to the adrenaline rush. But when Charlie gets a chance to try out one of its most popular activities, will he take that leap of faith?

Action In Cabo 

Of the three states that make up the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, Campeche is both, the largest and the least visited. Charlie introduces the treasures of this state, which include one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities and a colony of bottlenose dolphins hidden in a labyrinth of mangroves and lagoons. 

A Colony Of Dolphins

Merida, the cultural hub of the Yucatan Peninsula, feels like a world away from Mexico’s resort towns. In this city brimming with history, Charlie goes to the natural underground pools, which have held great spiritual significance since the Mayan era. What are the Mayan beliefs guarded by these sacred pools that the natives call ‘cenotes’?

 Mayan Trails

There is much more to the Yucatan Peninsula than Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Secret diving spots, under-the-radar lagoons where visitors can spot flamingoes, ancient Mayan ruins – this region of Mexico is full of hidden gems awaiting those who are ready to get off the beaten track and go the extra mile.

Offbeat Yucatan

Inviting beaches, top-notch shopping, and a lively bar and restaurant scene make Tulum the Bohemian paradise that travelers across the globe love today. It is also, however, one of the last cities that was built and inhabited by the Mayans. Charlie regales about the Mayan stories of this region. 

The Mayan Stories

Few places in Mexico are as rich in handicrafts as in the city of Oaxaca. The city has always exerted a pull on artists that they can’t shake – it is a destination that sparks creativity. Charlie introduces the indigenous handicrafts of Oaxaca, including the whimsical creatures which are designed to represent the story of a person’s life. 

Oaxacan Art

As Mexican cuisine continues its unstoppable rise on the global fine-dining scene, Oaxaca has emerged as the gastronomic capital. From indulging in a traditional breakfast of chocolate and bread at a market and trying a variety of curious flavours of ice cream at a street dedicated to it to learning how the heady mezcal is made, Charlie shares the best ways to navigate the vibrant food scene of this region.

Oaxaca’s Food Scene 

Pueblo Magicos or Mexico’s ‘Magic Towns’ are the ones that are known to possess a special quality that connects the visitors to the roots and traditions of Mexicans. Charlie goes to two such magical towns: Villa del Carbon and Valle de Bravo. In the former, he enjoys some of the greenery for which it is known, at a popular picnic spot among locals. While an ancient Buddhist shrine in the latter is where he is reminded of the spiritual power of the city.  

Mexico’s Pueblo Magicos

You have to know the past of a place to truly understand its present. The capital and namesake of Mexico is a city that has been continuously inhabited for over 700 years. From the Aztec reign to the Mexican revolution, it has witnessed everything, and bears the marks of all these periods in its architecture and culture. Taking you through different eras of the country’s history through a tour of its microcosm, Charlie offers a glimpse into everything that has shaped Mexico. 

Mexico City

How do you explore a tourist hotspot like Mexico on a deeper level? Enter Charlie Rubio: a bona fide Mexican, who is here to reveal all the wonderful things that make Mexico his favorite place in the world, from its friendly people and its habanero-seasoned dishes to its idyllic beaches and historic towns.  

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