Every year during the San Marcos National Fair the streets of downtown Aguascalientes come alive with action. Art, music, dance, culture and great people fill every corner of the city – a true sensory treat. Here are a few shots that I took while walking through the...
This is my first time in Aguascalientes and I don’t think that I could have picked a better time to visit. I came to Aguascalientes because I wanted to see what the San Marcos National Fair was all about. I read that it was supposed to be one of the most authentically...
The journey has officially begun. I am writing this post in a bus heading to one of Mexico’s smallest states, Aguascalientes (literally meaning ‘Hot Waters’), to check out the San Marcos National Fair. I just awoke to the sight of mountains in horizon, pastures of...
1. Respect the country and its laws– It never ceases to amaze me how so many travelers act as though Mexico were a fairytale land where laws were meant to be broken and every police officer is open to bribery. Yes, Mexican police are grossly underpaid and corruption...
On my recent trip to the Mexico’s Mayan Riviera, snorkeling was one of the ’must-do’ activities on my list. I purchased my tour ticket at the Weary Traveler Hostel for $45USD and it was worth every penny spent. We left the hostel at 10 a.m. and headed for the white...
In front of me is a copy of Forbes Magazine from December 2008 with a cover story titled “Mexican Meltdown – Narco Terror, Collapsing Oil Prices, Economic Chaos”. I haven’t had the opportunity to read the article as yet but it will be interesting to see if they made...
Hi I'm Joel Duncan, the adventurer behind AdventureJo! Like many others, I have an insatiable appetite for travel and all the excitement that comes with it. I am currently traveling in Central and South America, writing, photographing and sharing tips to help you to plan your own crazy adventure. Read More...