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Ready to visit Mexico City? 🇲🇽🕊️↓ Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 This is not a random group trip. I am showing you my home, introducing you to my friends, and welcoming you to Mexico. This trip is a spark, one that lights the firecrackers of your homecoming, your return to the motherland. I can’t wait to host you. With all my love, Carmen 🤍 ————————— Mexico City group trip, Visit Mexico City 2026, Mexico City Vibe, Women’s Group Trip Mexico City, Culture and Cuisine Mexico City, What to do in Mexico City, Visit Mexico City with me, #mexicocitylife#mexicocityart #mexicocitytravel #mexicocity 2025-09-24 19:25:01 .. 119 -69% 8 -51%
Mexico City together? 🇲🇽🕊️↓ Politics have reached a fever pitch. Holiday frenzy is approaching. Winter’s gloom is setting in. Need something to look forward to in 2026? Join my Mexico City group trip! I am hosting 5 mexican american women in Mexico City in late February 2026, just in time for Spring’s bloom in the city. This trip is for you if… 🫀you’re a Mexican-American woman who longs to have your own connection to Mexico, outside of family members 🫀you’ve never knew how to respond to “where are you from?” despite growing up with both US and Mexican influences 🫀you want to travel with Latinas who have real conversations about growing up between two cultures 🫀you want to see authentic Mexico City & avoid tourist traps Lista? Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 Here’s a taste of what we’re doing… 🥀 eating our way through the city, hitting both high-end restaurants and delicious street food stands 🥀 exploring Mexican Excellence through artists like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Luís Barragán 🥀 ‘rediscover your roots’ photoshoot where you’ll get to see your heritage reflected back at you in the camera 🥀 a guided tour to the Teotihuacán ruins, where we’ll learn we’ll learn about the spirituality of the Sun and Moon pyramids Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you details 💌 ————————— Mexico City group trip, Visit Mexico City 2026, Mexico City Vibe, Women’s Group Trip Mexico City, Culture and Cuisine Mexico City, What to do in Mexico City, Visit Mexico City with me, #mexicocitylife#mexicocityart #mexicocitytravel #mexicocity 2025-09-10 18:44:28 .. 236 -38% 11 -33%
what’s your ‘i’m 🇲🇽🇺🇸 but…”? For most of my life, these all applied. And I felt less ‘latina’ because of it. But after learning Spanish, dancing cumbia, and living in México, I realized that none of it mattered. I was always mexican american. I always will be. Have you felt iffy in your 🇲🇽🇺🇸 identity because you don’t fit the stereotype? Co-creation with the marvelous latinawithoutborders 🤎 ————————— Mexican American | mexicans americana | Mexican American Problems | Ni de aquí, ni de allá | Mexican american pride | Mexican american culture | Chicano | Chicana | Tejano | Tejana 2025-09-04 18:10:30 .. 1,467 +286% 76 +366%
translating my favorite phrase 🤍↓ “Mejor sin prisa, pero con toda el alma” “Better not to rush, but to give it your whole soul” is the (rough) translation of this spanish saying! The shortened version goes “sin prisa pero con alma.” But, I prefer the longer phrase, as it holds the spirit of the sentiment. Western society prefers convenience over community, career over craftsmanship. But living among descendants of the Maya in Lake Atitlán drops you into an older time. Women make masterpieces at the loom, men set out each morning for the day’s catch, families pass their days in each other’s company. Things are done with soul. I am nostalgic for this life, a life I personally have never known. But somewhere in my bones I crave the slowness that my ancestors knew. The intentionality of each moment, the pure presence that accompanies right action in the world. What is your favorite Spanish saying? pssst…are you learning Spanish? want my (free!) guide to learning Mexican-style Spanish? Comment SOBREMESA 🤍🇲🇽 ————————— Spanish sayings | Learn Spanish Online | Speak Mexican Spanish | No sabo | No sabos | Sin prisa pero con alma | Online Spanish course | Mexican Spanish | Slow life | Slow travel 2025-08-28 17:16:34 .. 512 +35% 5 -69%
antigua recs i’d give my besties 🇬🇹↓ ☕️ alegria.antigua is the perfect ambiance for journaling or long discussions 12onzas (order the mocha la joyita with local flavors of coffee, cacao, & cardamom!) cafecondesaantigua for the yummiest cakes and coziest courtyard! pssst…follow theslowertraveler for mexico and guatemala travel tips! 🏛️ other colonial-era ruins: - Convento Santa Clara - Convento La Capuchina - Colegio San Geronimo 🥘 caobafarms for the most delicious farm-to-table meal, and a little self-guided farm tour afterwards! 🌋 step into El Tallercito and browse their beautiful artisanal leather goods! Then head over to the cero de la cruz hike for the most beautiful volcano views! 💃🏻 dinner fondadelacallereal and please whatever you do order the mole negro! salsa dancing laspalmasantiguaguatemala (go on thursday or sunday evenings for the best dance!) what should I add to my little tour? ————————— Antigua Guatemala | Antigua in three days | Streets of Antigua | Guatemala Itinerary | What to do in Antigua 2025-08-18 18:15:19 .. 168 -56% 9 -45%
lake atitlán towns you shouldn’t miss 🇬🇹↓ Don’t skip these twin lake towns — 🦋Santa Catarina Palopó 🦋 San Antonio Palopó pssst…send this to the person taking you to lake atitlán 🤍 Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán is a salve for the soul. Sunlight turning lake water into shimmering sapphires. Airborne moments while cliff diving. Mayan descents that still speak ancient languages. So many travelers focus on the hotspot places: Panajachel, San Marcos, & San Pedro. But the old-world magic of the lake doesn’t live there. It dwells in the smaller towns. Two of my favorite being Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó. Women in traditional dresses, offerings of ceremonial cacao, and the ancient craft of weaving. This is the real Guatemala, not some lakeside resort. Santa Catarina is famous for its colorful houses, painted blue and purple, as part of an initiative for locals to draw tourism. The town is famous for its vibrant textiles that feature Mayan symbols. San Antonio is known for its ceramic workshops, where you can see artisans hand painting their craftsmanship. You’ll also see local women doing their washing in the lake. If you go, learn a few words in the Mayan language Kaqchikel: Thank you — Matyox How are you? — Ütz awäch? How to get to these towns: take a lancha to Panajachel or if you’re in Pana, head to the docks. Once there, grab a red tuk tuk and tell the driver you’re headed to Santa Catarina (25Q per person). In Santa Catarina, grab another tuk tuk to San Antonio! ————————— Lake Atitlán Guatemala, What to do Lake Atitlán, Thing to do Lake Atitlán, Hidden gems guatemala, Mayan towns Lake Atitlán 2025-08-12 19:04:34 .. 97 -74% 2 -88%
Antigua in 3 days 🇬🇹↓ Day One — 🥐 Breakfast 12onzas (order the mocha la joyita with local flavors of coffee, cacao, & cardamom!) 🏛️ Experience the colonial-era ruins of - Convento Santa Clara - Convento La Capuchina - Colegio San Geronimo 🫘 Lunch at El Tallercito and browse their beautiful artisanal leather goods! This spot is right by the… 🌿 Cero de la cruz hike! A 20ish minute hike to one of the most beautiful view in Antigua (you see both volcanoes) 🪡 Pssst…follow theslowertraveler for more 🇬🇹 🍲 Dinner at lacuevitadelos and be sure to order the patan en mole! 🍸Skip the touristy cocktail bars and head straight to cafenose for a local band and the vibes (the mezcal is just ok tbh) Day Two — 🥐 Breakfast Panaderia Cuchi Cuchi (try traditional sweets like pan de banano, champurradas, y polvorosas) 🌋 If you’re light and lithe, hiking Acatenango is well worth the effort. But, if you’re not, Pacaya is a good alternative — plus you get to eat volcano-roasted marshmallows! Acatenango is overnight, while Pacaya is a 3/4 day trip! 🫧 Back in Antigua the same day? Try a traditional mayan temazcal casadonya.antigua 🍲 Dinner at the swanky lostrestiempos or the more local Rincóncito Antigüeño (order the pepián de pollo at either spot!) Day Three — 🥐 Breakfast alegria.antigua for some fruit-and-veggies heavy plates! 🎨 Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala is a visually stunning building to walk around, even if art is not your thing! 🫘 Lunch at Mercado Central to try tamales or Jocón (traditional chicken soup!) at Comedor las Canchas 📿 Shop around for jade, jewelry, & other bits - La Tienda de Doña Gavi - Jades Imperio Maya - Xibalba 🍲 Dinner fondadelacallereal and please whatever you do order the mole negro! What must-do did I miss in Antigua, Guatemala? follow theslowertraveler for more 🇬🇹 ————————— Antigua Guatemala | Antigua in three days | Streets of Antigua | Guatemala Itinerary | What to do in Antigua 2025-08-08 21:02:17 .. 149 -61% 9 -45%
How I learned Spanish in 9 months ↓ pssst...comment SOBREMESA for info on my Spanish immersion program 🇲🇽🤍 My Story — One C- stained a report card full of As. In Spanish of all subjects. That stung. Wasn’t I part Mexican? Wasn’t I supposed to speak Spanish already? Wasn’t it “in my blood”? Tears welled, spilling over into sobs.  I had put paper-cut blood, nervous sweat, and endless tears into learning Spanish. Only to come out with a C- and an identity crisis. I enviously watched as white friends breezed through grammar rules and difficult conjugations.  Why couldn’t I — the supposed Latina — do well in Spanish? But, here’s the thing. Languages are not meant to be taught in a classroom — like math or science. Language is meant to be used, exercised daily to communicate. I was determined to learn the language of my mother’s people. My people. Mexicanos. So I started looking for better ways to learn Spanish. After a bit of searching, I found the method that would change my life: language acquisition.  The rules were strange — no grammar instruction, no English allowed? How was I supposed to learn without English translation? But, I was desperate to learn Spanish.  In 4 months, I was ordering seamlessly at the taquería. In 6 months, I was invited in on the family chisme. In 9 months, I started using Spanish at work. People complemented my accento mexicano. “You get a Mexican boyfriend?” a tía asked me. But I didn’t just learn a language. I discovered a part of myself that had been dormant, asleep all my life. I discovered new crevices of my identity.   My world was cracked open and Spanish was the portal. I found new jokes, new curiosities, new ways of expressing myself. I finally felt complete in my identity. The hole in the pit in my stomach was finally filled. It wasn’t magic. It was the statically-proven method of linguistic acquisition.  That is the exact method we’ll use to get you conversational in Mexican-style Spanish in 12 weeks — by the end of June. Comment SOBREMESA for more info on the immersive program! ————————— Language learning | Learn Mexican Spanish | No sabo | Spanish in 12 Weeks | Language immersion 2025-07-25 00:52:53 .. 49 -87% 0 -100%
more on these words 🇲🇽↓ Want to speak Mexican Spanish? Learn more untranslatable words? Easily use local slang and sayings? Then comment SOBREMESA for more info on the immersive Spanish course starting August 1 🤍🇲🇽 Chucherías (noun) — Small things that hold no actual value but are consumed for nothing but pleasure. In Mexico this often refers to small candies or snacks with no nutritional value. But it can also refer to trinkets, knickknacks, baubles or ornaments! Malcriado (noun) — To be badly brought up, especially used as an insult to mean poorly mannered. It could also simply mean that someone has been spoiled! Engentarse (verb) — The feeling of being overwhelmed by a large number of people, especially in a city, concert, or large outdoor market. Zangolotear (verb) — To shake without rhyme or reason in any which direction! Think long hair or the branches of a tree being whipped by the wind. Or a person shaking some sense into someone else! Empalagar (verb) — To disgust over excess sweetness, richness, or sentiment. Think of that one gushing aunt who is sappy about everything or a sweet iced tea with a few too many spoonfuls of sugar. That cringing sentiment is exactly what this is! pssst...comment ‘SOBREMESA’ for info on the immersive Spanish course 🤍🇲🇽 ————————— Untranslatable words, No translation from Spanish to English, Mexican slang #culturamexicana #untranslatablewords #mexicanspanish 2025-07-19 21:56:06 .. 1,090 +187% 32 +96%
the co-conspirator to my impulsive escapes ↓ From misty mornings in Tepoztlán to golden afternoons wandering Oaxaca’s cobblestone streets. Light enough to follow a whim but sturdy enough to hold the whole weekend. Crafted in Mexico with heart, The Weekender is stitched with the heritage of it’s creator. gaelatulum blends Italian flair and French soul. I have hesitated to partner with brands, not wanting to lose authenticity. But, Gaëla’s founder sat me down in her living room over a cup of tea. We gushed over leather samples, the excellence of Mexican craftsmanship, and the simplicity of slow & soulful travel. I knew then that I had to share Gaëla with my community. For you all, I’ve gotten a little discount code: carmenengaela for 10% off if you please 🤍🇲🇽 ————————— #mexicanfashion #cdmxfashion #madeinmexico #diseñomexicano #modamexicana #mexicandesign 2025-07-12 23:46:54 .. 32 -92% 4 -75%
send this to your mom 🤍 After some family turmoil, my mom and I drove up the California coast to let off some steam. I usually travel alone or with friends. But I was surprised at how much I loved adventuring with my mom — watching her giddiness at the small delights. Growing up in the US, I learned to value independence and individuality. I left home at 18, eager to start a life away from my family. I traveled far, and often alone. But living in Mexico has shown me a different model — where family comes first. Families often vacation together. And not just the nuclear family but los padrinos, los abuelos, and los tíos as well. My family is not the typically large mexican-american family. But we’ve a lot of heart. So as the resident trip-planner…I am plotting more mini getaways for us later this coming year. For all the mexican americans, remember to remember your family in your next big adventure 🤍🇲🇽 Have you had a ‘homecoming’ back to your family? Please do tell us the story in the comments 🫶🏼 2025-06-04 02:39:14 .. 79 -79% 8 -51%
how to see ‘las chinampas’ today ↓🌿 Chinampas are man-made islands used to grow food — created by weaving reeds, stakes, & roots underwater to hold up the earth. Simply genius. The Aztecs did not create this method. But they brought it to large-scale cultivation. You can visit the chinampas at Xochimilco. But if you want to eat food grown in this ancestral way, then I recommend arca.tierra’s farm-to-table dining experiences. Follow theslowertraveler for part 2 & 3 of the Nahuatl Gossary 🤍🇲🇽 As many of you know I just finished reading ‘Conquest’ about Cortes’ invasion of Tenochtitlán — the capital of the Aztec empire. Las Chinampas played a crucial role in the Aztec’s defeat, as the Spanish cut off access to the food supply. By starving out the city, the Spanish eventually won the war for Tenochtitlán. In a 21st century world, access to food can seem easy. But to fully understand the full meaning of Las Chinampas to the Aztec, its important to recognize that food was not always readily available on a societal level. I wonder, do you think we’ll experience societal-level food insecurity in our lifetime? What other Nahuatl words should I include in this series? Parts 2 & 3 coming this week 👀 🎞️ Shots are from asupperseries dinner a few weeks back, thank you for the invite! ————————— Indigenous languages, cultura mexicana, náhuatl words, náhuatl language, untranslatable words #culturamexicana #untranslatablewords #mexicanspanish 2025-05-17 09:40:49 .. 353 -7% 2 -88%
visit Oaxaca City during Muertos ☠️↓ 🥀 8 worldly travelers 🥀 Oaxaca City during Día de los Muertos 🥀 Curated culture-forward itinerary 🥀 October 30 - November 3 Comment LULAA for more details! In the meantime…here’s my experience: Death is waiting for you. It is certain. She will wrap you in velvety darkness. She will envelop us all. There’s no escape. No reprieve. Growing up in the United States, I rarely thought about it. Halloween explores the spooky, the scary. But not Death. So when I traveled Mexico to rediscover my roots, I was shocked to see that Death is actually…celebrated. You see, Mexicans relate to Death differently… For Mexicans, Death is a continuation of living. Life and Death dance together in an eternal waltz. Both are to be celebrated, in different ways, on the same day… Día de los Muertos unites the living with the dead. Mexicans make ofrendas (altars) to their deceased loved ones. Meanwhile, the spirits of the deceased make a journey back to earth for two days only. But these days are no for mourning. It is a celebration. Eating pan de muerto, drinking mezcal, and covering the streets with cempasúchil (marigolds)! Mexicans associate Death with celebrating. And so, many Mexicans do not fear death the way we do in the states. Having this yearly ritual, they accept the finite hand that humanity has been dealt. I too, have come to accept Death. Through rediscovering the Mexican culture around Death, I find comfort in knowing that I, too, will make that yearly journey. So when she takes my hand, meeting Death will be like greeting an old friend. ————————— Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Mexico Day of the Dead 2025, Oaxaca City, Visit Mexico 2025, Mexico’s Trip 2025, 2025-04-30 03:30:02 .. 102 -73% 1 -94%
follow theslowertraveler for more Oaxaca recommendations 🤍 ————————— Things to Do in Oaxaca City, What to do Oaxaca, Activities in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca History, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden,#MajaguaHotelBoutique #oaxacamexico #oaxacalotienetodo #oaxacagarden #traveloaxaca #everydayoaxaca 2025-04-13 05:49:22 foll.. 72 -81% 0 -100%
where nature meets narrative ↓ once planned to be a parking garage, you’ll find the stunning… 🌱 Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden 🌱 but you can’t simply visit, you’ll need a tour: The English tour is ONLY at 11am (tues, thurs, & sat) But, if you speak Spanish, the tours run every hour from 10am to 12pm and again at 5pm (everyday!) pssst…FOLLOW for more oaxaca content!! 💌💌 The garden is a story of collective action ↓ 🪴 When the Santo Domingo Convent shut, in the 90s, the city had planned to turn its garden space into a hotel parking lot. 🪴 But, local artists & activist rebelled. And activist Francisco Toledo put forward a proposal for the garden. Thanks to this pushback, the space was turned into a sprawling garden & cultural center. 🪴 Nowadays it is a space to study the flora & fauna of Oaxaca state. It showcases how plants are used by local Indigenous communities for food, medicine, and herbalism! ————————— Things to Do in Oaxaca City, What to do Oaxaca, Activities in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca History, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, #oaxacamexico #oaxacalotienetodo #oaxacagarden #traveloaxaca #everydayoaxaca 2025-04-13 05:42:18 .. 93 -76% 0 -100%
more on these words 🇲🇽↓ Want to speak Mexican Spanish? Learn more untranslatable words? Easily use local slang and sayings? Then comment SOBREMESA for a free guide to learning Mexican-style Spanish! 🤍🇲🇽 Sobremesa (noun) — when the meal is over but you’ve not yet left the table. The sobremesa is a space for people to discuss, come together and generally enjoy each other’s company. Apapchar (verb) — originally a word in Mexico’s native náhuatl language, it poetically translates to a caress for the soul. In use, it can mean “to spoil.” As in, my abuela spoils me by making a pozole. Buen Provecho (noun) — in Mexico, this is a common way to acknowledge people eating or to start a meal yourself. Saying buen provecho (or the cutesy “provechito”) fosters a sense of community. Comadre / Compadre (noun) — being comadre/copadre describes the relationship parents have with their child’s godmother or godfather. In Mexico, it signifies the deepest kinship two adults can establish. Estrenar (verb) — in Mexico, there are various ways to use Estrenar. First, to wear something for the first time or to “break it in.” Second, to perform something for the first time, be it a show, opera, or movie. Third, to start a new job or profession. Madrugar (verb) — usually this verb is used to mean waking up with the sunrise or to get up very early. Waking up anywhere from 1am to 6am is considered “madrugando.” pssst...comment ‘SOBREMESA’ for info on the immersive Spanish course 🤍🇲🇽 Untranslatable words, No translation from Spanish to English, Mexican slang #culturamexicana #untranslatablewords #mexicanspanish 2025-03-21 21:49:36 .. 3,225 +749% 133 +715%
How I learned Spanish in 9 months ↓ pssst...comment SOBREMESA for info on my Spanish immersion program 🇲🇽🤍 My Story — One C- stained a report card full of As. In Spanish of all subjects. That stung. Wasn’t I part Mexican? Wasn’t I supposed to speak Spanish already? Wasn’t it “in my blood”? Tears welled, spilling over into sobs.  I had put paper-cut blood, nervous sweat, and endless tears into learning Spanish. Only to come out with a C- and an identity crisis. I enviously watched as white friends breezed through grammar rules and difficult conjugations.  Why couldn’t I — the supposed Latina — do well in Spanish? But, here’s the thing. Languages are not meant to be taught in a classroom — like math or science. Language is meant to be used, exercised daily to communicate. I was determined to learn the language of my mother’s people. My people. Mexicanos. So I started looking for better ways to learn Spanish. After a bit of searching, I found the method that would change my life: language acquisition.  The rules were strange — no grammar instruction, no English allowed? How was I supposed to learn without English translation? But, I was desperate to learn Spanish.  In 4 months, I was ordering seamlessly at the taquería. In 6 months, I was invited in on the family chisme. In 9 months, I started using Spanish at work. People complemented my accento mexicano. “You get a Mexican boyfriend?” a tía asked me. But I didn’t just learn a language. I discovered a part of myself that had been dormant, asleep all my life. I discovered new crevices of my identity.   My world was cracked open and Spanish was the portal. I found new jokes, new curiosities, new ways of expressing myself. I finally felt complete in my identity. The hole in the pit in my stomach was finally filled. It wasn’t magic. It was the statically-proven method of linguistic acquisition.  That is the exact method we’ll use to get you conversational in Mexican-style Spanish in 12 weeks — by the end of June. Comment SOBREMESA for more info on the immersive program! ————————— Language learning | Learn Mexican Spanish | No sabo | Spanish in 12 Weeks | Language immersion 2025-03-20 19:43:42 .. 1 -100% 0 -100%
How I learned Spanish in 9 months ↓ pssst...comment SOBREMESA for info on my Spanish immersion program 🇲🇽🤍 My Story — One C- stained a report card full of As. In Spanish of all subjects. That stung. Wasn’t I part Mexican? Wasn’t I supposed to speak Spanish already? Wasn’t it “in my blood”? Tears welled, spilling over into sobs.  I had put paper-cut blood, nervous sweat, and endless tears into learning Spanish. Only to come out with a C- and an identity crisis. I enviously watched as white friends breezed through grammar rules and difficult conjugations.  Why couldn’t I — the supposed Latina — do well in Spanish? But, here’s the thing. Languages are not meant to be taught in a classroom — like math or science. Language is meant to be used, exercised daily to communicate. I was determined to learn the language of my mother’s people. My people. Mexicanos. So I started looking for better ways to learn Spanish. After a bit of searching, I found the method that would change my life: language acquisition.  The rules were strange — no grammar instruction, no English allowed? How was I supposed to learn without English translation? But, I was desperate to learn Spanish.  In 4 months, I was ordering seamlessly at the taquería. In 6 months, I was invited in on the family chisme. In 9 months, I started using Spanish at work. People complemented my accento mexicano. “You get a Mexican boyfriend?” a tía asked me. But I didn’t just learn a language. I discovered a part of myself that had been dormant, asleep all my life. I discovered new crevices of my identity.   My world was cracked open and Spanish was the portal. I found new jokes, new curiosities, new ways of expressing myself. I finally felt complete in my identity. The hole in the pit in my stomach was finally filled. It wasn’t magic. It was the statically-proven method of linguistic acquisition.  That is the exact method we’ll use to get you conversational in Mexican-style Spanish in 12 weeks — by the end of June. Comment SOBREMESA for more info on the immersive program! ————————— Language learning | Learn Mexican Spanish | No sabo | Spanish in 12 Weeks | Language immersion 2025-03-20 19:41:58 .. 342 -10% 76 +366%
the real deal on safety in Mexico ↓ “Have fun getting k¡dnapped” It was a joke. A harmless comment. It was also my friend’s first reaction to my first trip to Mexico. That comment spooked me so much that I almost canceled my flight. Mexico is crucified in U.S. news. When news outlets talk Mexico it is almost always a shocking story meant to instill fear. And keep you glued to the screen… Don’t get me wrong, bad things do happen. But there is more to the story… Truth is? I have always felt safe in Mexico. I did my research. I found the places that were not worth the safety risk. While marketing my first all-women group trip to Mexico City, I got some questions around security. For women, the safety concern is double. I curated the itinerary specifically around making it the safest trip possible — no corners cut. A little tip? Traveling with someone who knows their way around is the best way to be at ease in Mexico! But ultimately, safety is deeply personal. What one person considers ‘safe,’ another considers ‘dangerous.’ Do your research. Check the U.S. travel advisory. And then check other country’s travel advisories to avoid biased, politically-driven safety ratings. Take news reports with a healthy dose of skepticism. Talk to friends (me!) and see what people are saying about the situation on the ground. My DMs are always open! In my experience, after a year exploring Mexico, the only time I felt unsafe was around another traveler — a French man. Oh and that friend? She had never been to Mexico. I am writing this, I’m realizing that she was just regurgitating what she had seen online or on the news. Don’t let misinformation stop you from visiting Mexico. Especially if you’re a Mexican-American traveling to rediscover your roots. Anyone have questions around safety while traveling in Mexico? Comment or DM and I will give you my honest opinion. Other women traveling through and living in Mexico, share your experience with safety while in the country! 🤍🇲🇽 2025-02-26 05:54:55 .. 465 +22% 30 +84%
follow for more 🇲🇽 content 🤍 💌 send this to your amor 💌 ——— Where to travel 2025, Mexico City Travel, Mexico Travel, Visit Mexico 2025 #mexicovacation #mexicocity #mexicotravel #aesthetictravel #mexicomagico 2025-01-28 01:25:20 .. 199 -48% 0 -100%
where coffee meets poetry ↓ 📍srita.caruso in Puebla, Mexico pssst…follow theslowertraveler for all things Mexico💌 So, you may be wondering, who is Señorita Caruso? According to the letter slipped under my coffee, she is every single woman in love. Not just with a partner — but also with her land, her family, her words, or even simply life itself. Poetic, no? Señorita Caruso café is inside the beautiful cultural center of La Colecturía. The building that was once storage for grains & seeds has been reimagined as an artistic center. You’ll find a small garden, mirror-like pools, & the sweetest pastries (try a concha!) This little café is the perfect place to journal your thoughts, read poetry, or discuss world domination with friends. ——— Puebla cafes, Coffee shops in Puebla, Things to do in Puebla Mexico, Puebla Mexico activity, Mexico cafes, Mexican culture, #mexicotravel #mexicomagico #aesthetictravel #travelmexico2025  #Puebla 2025-01-28 01:21:26 .. 36 -91% 1 -94%
join me in Mexico City! ↓ Politics have reached a fever pitch. Holiday frenzy is approaching. Winter’s gloom is setting in. Need something to look forward to in 2025? Join my Mexico City group trip! I am hosting 6 women in Mexico City February 14-19. There is ONE spot left! This trip is for you if… 🫀you’re a Mexican-American woman who longs to have your own connection to Mexico, outside of family members 🫀you’ve never knew how to respond to “where are you from?” despite growing up with both US and Mexican influences 🫀you want to travel with Latinas who have real conversations about growing up between two cultures 🫀you want to see authentic Mexico City & avoid tourist traps 💌 You in? Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 Here’s a taste of what we’re doing… 🥀 eating our way through the city, hitting both high-end restaurants and delicious street food stands 🥀 exploring Mexican Excellence through artists like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Luís Barragán 🥀 ‘rediscover your roots’ photoshoot where you’ll get to see your heritage reflected back at you in the camera 🥀 a guided tour to the Teotiohuacan ruins, where we’ll learn we’ll learn about the spirituality of the Sun and Moon pyramids Come hang out with me! Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 ————————— Mexico City group trip, Visit Mexico City 2025, Mexico City Vibe, Women’s Group Trip Mexico City, Culture and Cuisine Mexico City, What to do in Mexico City, Visit Mexico City with me, #mexicocitylife#mexicocityart #mexicocitytravel #mexicocity 2025-01-26 04:56:06 .. 96 -75% 0 -100%
join me in Mexico City! ↓ Politics have reached a fever pitch. Holiday frenzy is approaching. Winter’s gloom is setting in. Need something to look forward to in 2025? Join my Mexico City group trip! I am hosting 6 women in Mexico City February 14-19. There is ONE spot left! This trip is for you if… 🫀you’re a Mexican-American woman who longs to have your own connection to Mexico, outside of family members 🫀you’ve never knew how to respond to “where are you from?” despite growing up with both US and Mexican influences 🫀you want to travel with Latinas who have real conversations about growing up between two cultures 🫀you want to see authentic Mexico City & avoid tourist traps 💌 You in? Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 Here’s a taste of what we’re doing… 🥀 eating our way through the city, hitting both high-end restaurants and delicious street food stands 🥀 exploring Mexican Excellence through artists like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Luís Barragán 🥀 ‘rediscover your roots’ photoshoot where you’ll get to see your heritage reflected back at you in the camera 🥀 a guided tour to the Teotiohuacan ruins, where we’ll learn we’ll learn about the spirituality of the Sun and Moon pyramids Come hang out with me! Comment FEBRUARY & I’ll DM you the info! 💌 ————————— Mexico City group trip, Visit Mexico City 2025, Mexico City Vibe, Women’s Group Trip Mexico City, Culture and Cuisine Mexico City, What to do in Mexico City, Visit Mexico City with me, #mexicocitylife#mexicocityart #mexicocitytravel #mexicocity 2025-01-26 04:43:42 .. 30 -92% 0 -100%
send this to your comadre 🫀 Comadre / Compadre (noun) — being comadre/copadre describes the relationship parents have with their child’s godmother or godfather. In Mexico, it is the deepest kinship that two people can establish. Oftentimes, a nuclear family will refer to this person as “la comadre” instead of their name or a nickname. pssst...follow theslowertraveler for chapter three of The Untranslatable Dictionary 🤍 Estrenar (verb) — in Mexico, there are various ways to use Estrenar. First, to wear something for the first time or to “break it in.” Second, to perform something for the first time, be it a show, opera, or movie. Third, to start a new job or profession. Madrugar (verb) — usually this verb is used to mean waking up with the sunrise or to get up very early. Waking up anywhere from 1am to 6am is considered “madrugando.” But if you “madrugar a alguien,” it means that you beat someone else to doing something. What words should I include in chapter three? Also, please do correct me if I didn’t get something quite right. My Spanish is not perfect, give me your (kind!) corrections 🤍 ——————————————— Untranslatable words, No translation from Spanish to English, Mexican slang #culturamexicana #untranslatablewords #mexicanspanish 2025-01-26 04:31:11 .. 371 -2% 1 -94%
more on these words ↓🥀 Apapchar (verb) — originally a word in Mexico’s native náhuatl language, it poetically translates to a caress for the soul. In use, it can mean “to spoil.” As in, my abuela spoils me by making a pozole. Language is fluid. I adore that Mexican Spanish is adopting sayings from Indigenous languages. pssst...follow theslowertraveler for part two of The Untranslatable Dictionary Buen Provecho (noun) — in Mexico, this is a common way to acknowledge people eating or to start a meal yourself. It is common to say buen provecho (or the cutesy “provechito”) to complete strangers who are eating near you, fostering a sense of community. Sobremesa (noun) — when the meal is over but you’ve not yet left the table. Or rather, the space left for conversation. This word emphasizes that meals are so much more than sustenance. They are a place for people to discuss, come together and generally enjoy each other’s company. What words should I include in part two? Also, please do correct me if I didn’t get something quite right. My Spanish is not perfect, give me your (kind!) corrections 🤍 Inspired by humerakilife 🫶🏼 ——————————————— Untranslatable words, No translation from Spanish to English, Mexican slang #culturamexicana #untranslatablewords #mexicanspanish 2025-01-26 04:28:53 .. 114 -70% 0 -100%

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