b'Bo with local guide Juan in Puebla citySwimming in a cenote, YucatanLast spring, I was given the opportunity totown came to life with easy-going locals travel to Mexico on a two-week work trip. I playing music and dancing in the main happily accepted the enviable task of goingsquare, I thought to myself, these people to experience all the wonders that thisUsing their personalreally do have life figured out.amazing country has to offer. As a Seniorknowledge, our expertMy fianc met me in the Yucatan for Travel Consultant at Enchanting Travels, it isTravel Consultants workthe last week of the trip. We spent our time my job to design customized trips to exoticwith you to plan and designrelaxing on gorgeous beaches, swimming places around the world. What better wayin crystal-clear cenotes (underwater caves), to do this than experience the destinationa trip that will exceed youreating delicious seafood, and sampling for myself? I immediately called my fiancexpectations native Mayan dishes.and told her to pack her bags and join me After returning from this adventure, I on my last week in Mexico. was eager to share with guests details of all In May 2019, I set off on a three-weekthe amazing places I had visited. Since then, journey across Mexico. For the first twoIve planned several trips for Enchanting weeks, three of my Enchanting Travelswill stay with me include swimming in theTravels guests, and all have returned colleagues and I ventured across multipleturquoise waters of the Agua Azul waterfall,awestruck and inspired by the same things states. We visited the capital Mexico City,cruising along the coast of Isla Mujeres inthat make this one of my favorite countries charming colonial cities, and several ofa golf cart, and climbing to the top of thein the world. The knowledgeable guides, the 35 UNESCO World Heritage sites in theMayan Ruins of Coba.incredible accommodations, and unique country, including Chichen Itza, with itsMy favorite destination on the trip wasexperiences that come with an Enchanting massive stepped pyramid of Kukulkan.easily San Cristobal De Las Casas, a cutetrip to Mexico are key reasons to add this to Upon arriving in Mexico City, I waslittle colonial town nestled in the highlandsyour travel bucket list. Take my word for it.delightfully surprised by the number ofof Chiapas. As the sun went down, and thethe al pastor alone is worth the trip. green spaces and huge trees throughout the city. We were greeted by our expert guide who was excited to share the greatEl Castillo (Temple of variety of wonderful Mexican food. WeKukulkan), Chichen Itzabounced from restaurant, to cantina, to food stall, taking in all the sights, smells, and tastes of this vibrant city. I must say the al pastor we devoured on our food tour most definitely lived up to the moniker as best taco in the world. A few days later, we were in Oaxaca sampling the local mezcal and eating traditional mole. PHOTO: BO CREW (MEN IN STREET)While many people think of Mexico as a place just to relax or party at an all-inclusive resort, travelers that venture off the tourist trail just a bit are in for a real treat. Everywhere we turned we were greeted by friendly people, gorgeous scenery, endearing colonial towns, and interesting historical sites. A few memories that I know ENCHANTING TRAVELS \x1a 55'