Experiences

Wellness & retreats

Temazcal ceremonies, yoga towns, hot springs. What is grounded in real tradition, what is repackaged for foreigners, and how to tell the difference.

Pacific Coast

A one-cove fishing village turned quiet-beach hideout north of Sayulita

Sayulita's quieter neighbor -- one main street, a big beach, a strong shorebreak

The faded 'city of eternal spring' south of the smog

UNESCO colonial looks, a big expat scene and dollar prices

Maya ruins over the Caribbean, and a beach-club scene that priced out the beach.