If you are into Contemporary Art, then the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) in Mexico City is for you. You can get there using the Metro or Metrobus, and the entry fee is just 60 pesos (free on Sunday and Thursday evenings).
Visiting the Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) in Mexico City
The Mexico City Metro Museum (Museo del Metro) is another one to add to my list of Free Museums in Mexico City.
If you are a rail or transport enthusiast, you should definitely take time to go and have a look.
Discovering Monte Albán, UNESCO World Heritage Archaeological Site – Oaxaca (Mexico)
Visiting the Monte Albán Archaeological Site in Oaxaca, one of 36 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Mexico. One of the greatest ancient archaeological sites in Latin America.
Visiting the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site (Mexico City)
Cuicuilco was one of the most ancient and prosperous cities in the Valley of Mexico. It was destroyed following the eruption of the Xitle volcano in the third century AD.
I first visited the Cuicuilco Archaeological Site back in 2022. I returned for a second visit in August 2026.
Survive Your Next Backpacker Hostel Stay With These Real Tips
Thinking about staying in a backpacker hostel? Check out these hacks, written by a pro-traveller with over 30 years of experience.
Day Trip to the Colombian Heritage Town of Socorro (Colombia)
I visited the historical town of Socorro (Colombia) in the department of Santander, one of 17 Colombian Heritage Towns, on a self-organised day trip, using public transport from San Gil.
Belem: Things to See and Do for Backpackers + Safety Notes
If you are backpacking through northern Brazil, I’m pretty sure you’ll end up in Belem at some point.
Backpacking the Equator Monument in Macapá, Brazil
Visiting Marco Zero do Equador/Equator Monument or the Meio do Mundo, in Macapá, Brazil.
Backpacking the border town of Oiapoque in Brazil
Oiapoque in Brazil is not your typical tourist destination, that’s for sure.
Kourou to Oiapoque, including crossing the Río Oiapoque in a Pirogue
This is how I travelled overland from Kourou in French Guiana to the town of Oiapoque in Brazil, a journey that took just over four hours.