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Chapulines are a staple dish in parts of Mexico.

This ancient, tasty Mexican snack could be the future of food

What will we all be eating in 10 years’ time? For the answer, perhaps we should look to the past.

  • Ben Groundwater
La Fragua Restaurant and Bar in San Miguel de Allende.

The UNESCO-listed small city voted the best in the world

A destination’s popularity can often be assessed by how many people relocate to it to live. Barcelona was hot, then it was Lisbon. Now it’s San Miguel de Allende.

  • Lee Tulloch
The host of the opening game in 2026, Mexico City, also hosted the final in 1986, when Diego Maradona and Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.

What you need to know about travel to the FIFA World Cup

The US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 edition of the most-watched sporting event on the planet – the FIFA World Cup. But will cup travel be simple?

  • Julietta Jameson
The perfect snack, Mexican gorditas.

The sensationally tasty snack created by an ancient empire

When you dish up this delicious flatbread, you may also dish up long-held arguments as to its origins.

  • Ben Groundwater

This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location

On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.

  • Katherine Scott
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Art is front and centre at Casa Malca.

Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel

Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.

  • Katherine Scott
Poolside and seaside.

This Mexico resort elevates ‘all-inclusive’ to new levels of indulgence

This resort in Mexico elevates “all-inclusive” to a new level of indulgence. As the staff member who shows me to my room puts it – “we are here to spoil you”.

  • Rob McFarland
Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico.

The ‘magical’ Mexican town that deserves more than a day-trip

Often visited as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas, the arty town of Todos Santos is well worth an extended stay.

  • Rob McFarland
Kukulkan pyramid at Chichen-Itza archaeological site, Yucatan, Mexico.

On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless

An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.

  • Carolyn Beasley
Pozole – the Mexican stew.

This classic Mexican dish has a shocking origin story

This thick, hearty soup is a classic of Mexican cuisine, with a story of creation as fiery as any chilli that goes into it.

  • Ben Groundwater

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