I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
High up in the mountains of the state of Queretaro lies the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve (Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra Gorda), where rivers, waterfalls, forests, and natural formations of unparalleled beauty await the outdoor adventure seeker. It’s also a fantastic place to see wildlife as it’s an area with a high level of biodiversity. …
The Huasteca Potosina is a paradisiac region in the state of San Luis Potosí with outdoor activities that will delight nature lovers: rappelling and jumping waterfalls, canoeing on bright turquoise rivers, seeing thousands of birds dance in the sky, or marvelling in the scenery of the place. The name of the region comes from the …
No matter how creative we all can be, we all need a booster shot of inspiration every now and then. You can take it by walking through a beautiful town or a nature preserve, by looking at different art media, or by working side by side with other artists and feeding on the collective energy. …
I loved Santiago de Querétaro so much that if I would ever move to Mexico, that would be my home. Commonly referred to as Querétaro (pronounced Ke-REH-ta-ro), it’s also the capital of the state that bears the same name, in Central Mexico. The Otomíes and the Chichimecas ruled this land until 1531 when the Spaniards …
Is Guanajuato the prettiest city in Mexico? Well, I haven’t seen them all so I can’t answer with a resounding “Yes!”, but it will definitely put up a good fight with any contender. This colonial city was founded by the Spaniards in the mid 16th century and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. …
With the intense blue of Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags) in the background, the sculptures gracing the Puerto Vallarta malecón make you wonder if they emerged from the ocean or landed from outer space on the long and beautiful seaside promenade. It’s the perfect place to soak up the sun in this slice of …
