TECHNOBABES ON TOUR:
MEXICO WINTER 2022

Mid-January to the end of March

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

 All In music to accompany you, playlist at the bottom of this post.  

Following, you will discover some cool spots that I came across during my travels. Sometimes they come from previously given recommendations and sometimes I found them myself by luck. It is a nice mix between good cheap deals and chic places.
Have fun, travel safely and make life-lasting memories, L. 💕

CDMX – CUIDAD DE MÉXICO

Personalised recommendations upon request, contact Lauren via Instagram @TechnoBabes

But don’t miss the mystical Tepoztlán! The most incredible synchronicities and the realisation of my very best wishes happened there.

 

OAXACA STATE

If you are on a quest to explore the Pacific coast, El Estado de Oaxaca is the best pic. Surf, sea wildlife, nightlife, spiritual retreats…
There is so much to do and each city has its own vibe. Choose your favourite depending on your own preferences or explore them all and be a chameleon.

Stop by Oaxaca de Juárez or not?
I haven’t stopped by the state capital myself but it is said to be very charming, with plenty of coloured houses and street art. I have also heard that it is the best city to visit for foodies in all of Mexico.

 

📍Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido might be your first and inevitable stop as it is one of the main airports in the region. It is a great place for youngsters, surfers and evening drinks by the beach. A little too commercial and touristy for my taste but this town has a lot to offer nevertheless.

Trustful local contact:

Puerto-escondido.mx : excursions and info about Puerto and nearby beaches on their website
Or contact directly Pier Nik

Hotels:

Villa Mexicana
La coral beach house
both by Playa Coral

One Love Hostal
by the main beach Playa Zicatela

Restaurants:

Villas Carrizalillo Hotel, incredible view above Playa Carrizalillo
Omara Restaurant, Oysters and seafood, chic
I also had the best fish tacos as street food

Party venue:

SinXCensura: Cool venue and parties in the jungle

Places to work from as a digital nomad & cultural venues:

Pauline Creative Hub
La Julia Coffee, Market & Gallery

 

📍Zipolite

I loved Zipolite for its open-mindedness. It remains my favourite town in the area, even though I got bitten by a Chihuahua under a full-moon night which shorten my stay there. There is a very interesting mix of people. Perfect place if you like to connect with nature, do nudism and feel free. Delimited by two cliffs, it is an interesting condensed mix between nice parties on the beach, a little bit more spiritual than Puerto Escondido but less than Mazunte. Also a hot spot for LGBTQ+.

Hotels:

Hotel Angel del Mar, very cute hotel on top of a hill being at walking distance from Puerto Angel and Zipolite, you will have a unique view of both sunrises and sunsets
Posada Brisa Marina, there are plenty of affordable hostels/huts directly by the beach that are pretty rustic but you will wake up with your foot on the sand and can jump in the ocean. No shoes needed!
Naked Zipolite, if after all the travels you want to treat yourself with comfort but still want a special experience, try this nude hotel.

Be brave and try the scorpion-infused mezcal.

Party venue:

Do the tour of the bars / chiringuitos on the beach, it might give you a festival-town feeling

 

📍Mazunte

The place to be for a spiritual retreat or to catch the vibe.

Trustful local contact:

Alexis, if you need anything
Contact for plant medicine, upon request.

Hostel:

Hotel Posada El Manantial, a cute central hostal. In the morning, grab the best croissants in the nearby coffee place

Restaurants:

El Chiringuito, The black sand of Playa Mermejita is beautiful to see. No swim is recommended though, as the current is dragging strongly
Drink a fresh coconut a day keeps the doctors and troubles away

Music venue and sunset spots:

Terraza del Arquitecto, music venue, as well as best coffe spot
Everything closes at midnight! Get some rest in order to enjoy daytime activities.
Punta Cometa, for a unique sunset. Nice walk from playa Rinconcito to Playa Mermejita but not too late as you need to watch your steps to go along the cliff. Look at the horizon, you might see whales, dolphins or manta rays.
You may come across advertising for hippy / spiritual gatherings worth checking out if this is of your interest

Alternatively, the beach next door Playa San Agustinillo is a little less popular so you should have better deals on accommodations. You could have a long walk on the beach, all the way to the end (east / left-hand side when you face the sea) where you will discover a little cave accessible in low tide.

Plonge your legs in the sea at night to see bioluminescent animals.

 

📍Others

San José del Pacífico: Mushroom town surrounded by mystical mountains
Chacahua Lagoon: National parc and mangrove to explore if you have the time

 

Side notes and advice:
* In order to find accommodations in Zipolite and Mazunte, try your luck and walk the streets to find something available. Not all places are on Google Maps and it could be a bit tricky since the popularity of those places is rising. Hostels will often have a little sign at the entrance announcing if the place has remaining beds/rooms or if it is full. Flow, speak with people and get the best deals by taking over places from someone departing.

* Bring some cash with you always! Not all places take the cards and it happens that all cash dispensaries are empty… keep your coins too to buy in markets.

* Zipolite and Mazunte have very low internet reception, not recommended if you have some work to get done.

* The ocean can be dangerous and courant are very strong. Always ask locals before going for a swim.

* Remember that places such as Puerto Escondido, where there is a buzzing nightlife, are ruled by the local mafia. If you ever need supplies, deal with them and don’t bring anything with you to events that don’t come from their hands… Not even a piece of magic chocolate…  Be very mindful about respecting their rules and you will have no issues.

 

NAYARIT & JALISCO

Personalised recommendations upon request, contact Lauren via Instagram @TechnoBabes

Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, San Pancho, Guadalajara, Lago de Chapala

 

GOOD TO KNOW

Denuncia Paisano: the main thing to worry about in Mexico is being extorted by the police. There is an application for you to denunciate abusive behaviour or to use it as a threat to defend yourself (also for androids).
Drinking in the street is illegal

 

I hope those recommendations will help and inspire you.
Together we can create a virtual safe space. Share this page with your beloved ones and send me feedback. I’d love to hear about your own adventures. xoxo