04/08/2026
Mexico’s hidden gems Pt 2 🇲🇽
Another side of Mexico, captured through my own illustrations and photographs. 🇲🇽✨
This part of the journey was all about culture, traditions, and landscapes. From the colourful streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas and the towering cliffs of Cañón del Sumidero where we saw crocodiles, to the vibrant city of Oaxaca, where we had the chance to experience Día de los Mu***os.
Seeing this celebration in person was unforgettable. The streets were filled with cempasúchil flowers, beautifully decorated altars (ofrendas), candles, calaveras, catrinas, music, and families coming together to honour loved ones. It’s a tradition full of colour, symbolism, and remembrance. Very different from how it’s often portrayed.
The journey ended on the Pacific coast in Puerto Escondido, the perfect place to slow down after weeks of exploring.
Mexico continues to surprise me with its incredible diversity. Every region has its own history, traditions, and atmosphere, making each stop feel completely different from the last.
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