Mexican March Madness

On Stay Adventurous March equals Mexico. Yes, it is always All Mexico All March on the stay adventurous platform.  It’s Mexican March Madness (#MexMarchMadness).

Holding Cacao in Tabasco

Mexican March Madness for 2020

We skipped 2019, and have slowed the #mexMarchmadess some in recent years, well, truth be told, my Villanova Wildcats have proved themselves, making March madness about more than just Mexico. Yet this year, the madness of March is certainly different. But to provide entertainment and information about one of the best countries to visit, I decided to revive #MexMarchMadness on Facebook and post my Mexico destination podcasts to allow more listeners to listen.

So, get ready for March on /StayAdventurous (Facebook) with #MexMarchMadness.

Come along for the ride and learn more about one of my favorite countries this and some of the best things to do in Mexico  as I will showcase all the places featured on the Staying Adventurous podcast. Places such as in Cozumel, Tabasco, Chiapas, La Paz, Puerto Vallarta, and more. Much more. Let’s explore the riches and diversity Mexico offers its visitors.

The Restaurant at Hacienda Cabo in Los Cabos

Why Travel to Mexico?

If you know me, it’s no secret I love Mexico.  If you don’t, well, welcome aboard. Hopefully after each March you will learn more and even start to appreciate all the positives the country offers its visitors.

Don’t be afraid to love the country either. You may even be surprised about what you’ll find. There are many reasons Why I love Mexico and my love affair runs deep, very deep. It started with the 16 months when I lived in Mexico City (CDMX) and traveled across the country. Since then, I have considered Mexico my second home. Now it is a place I love to return to a few times each year. But ….

Is Mexico Travel Safe?

the first course, yes, there was a second… stay delicious

Yes. Yes, it’s safe. And no, I am not naive. I understand there are areas of Mexico that might be dangerous such as border towns or even certain neighborhoods in certain cities. But I lived in the New York City – there are certain neighborhoods I avoided there and all across my country.  And no I am not talking about in odd, unique times such as with the fear and panic over the COVID-19 pandemic. I am tlaking normal times, and hopefully that is in alll of our futures, I believe it is.

So,  I recommend visitors come to New York City and the United States in general. And I recommend you visit Mexico. Hey, you can probably get a good deal too.

But, how do you really know Mexico is safe?

Well, how do you know it’s not safe? Have you been there? I visited Mexico on average between four-five times each year since 2010. That’s a lot of air miles.  The recent destinations include: Chiapas, Tabasco, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, and Puebla.  During my adventures I spent time with tour groups, attended conferences, traveled with friends, worked as a travel writer, led a tour – Stay AdvenTours to Mexico City and also traveled solo. I never felt threatened or in danger once. Not once.  So are you ready to give Mexico a chance (or another chance?)

Ok, I’ll give Mexico a chance, but what do you plan to cover in the Series?

Glad you asked. In the past I’ve published adventures from multiple destinations and continued with the current themes: Sunset Sunday, Culture Through Cuisine, Beach Thursday, Where to Stay?,  and more. You’ll see some again this March and more.

2020 Mexican March Madness

prepare to discover Mexico

This year, we plan to review all the destinations visited on the Staying Adventurous Podcast. Of course, the podcast visits more than just Mexico, but in its 42 episodes, we have visited Mexico 13 times once I release episode 43 on the pueblo Magico Valle de Bravo at the end of this month of madness.

Well, here they all are, and each will be shared on the Facebook: /stayadventurous fanpage.  this month too.

1. the State of Yucatan – A Unique Mexico
2. A Taste of Puebla, for Cinco de Mayo
3. Eco-Adventure in Puerto Vallarta
4. Adventure Travel to the Frontier in Chiapas, Mexico
5. Playing in Playa del Carmen
6. Touring Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas an Adventure Capital of Mexico
7. More than Cruising to Cozumel, Mexico’s Caribbean
8. Traveling to Tabasco
9. Boarding the Copper Canyon Train through Chihuahua
10.  The Magic of Malinalco, Mexico
11. The Culture, Cuisine and Colors of  Colima
12. Peace, Love and La Paz, Mexico
13. Valle De Bravo, Mexico

dropping in on #mexMarchMadness

2018 Mexican march Madness

This year, the theme will focus on diversity inside Mexico. Essentially the currently marketing campaign slogan is “A world of its own” and I could not agree more. There is so much to see and do inside this incredible country. So this month we shall explore of few of these options and showcase the diversity of adventure that awaits the traveler in Mexico.

• Paradise Beach, Cozumel
• Exploring the Mexican Caribbean in Cozumel (Staying Adventurous Podcast)
• Just Be in Cozumel – Where to Stay
• Learning and Tasting the Stages of Cacao
• Adventures Await in Tuxtla, the Capital of Adventure in Mexico
• Touring Tabascao, (Staying Adventuorus Podcast)
• Comalcalco Mayan Ruins near Villahermosa

2017 Mexican March Madness

Day 01 of Filming in Riviera Nayarit

This year, the focus will be on a my Mexico video travel vlog and my work with Visit Mexico to showcase two destinations, one paradise. So get ready to see my in action and on video this March, as we showcase the 12 videos I made with Visit Mexico during the “Live It To Believe It” campaign. See me explore the riches of both the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta (6 episodes each).

Riviera Nayarit

• Episode 01. An Introduction to Riviera Nayarit
• Episode 02. Nuevo Vallarta y Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit
• Episode 03. Punta Mita Luxury
• Episode 04. Sayulita, San Francisco y Mas
• Episode 05. San Blas y Mexcaltitan
• Episode 06. Tepic, Nayarit

Puerto Vallarta

• Episode 01. An Introduction to Puerto Vallarta
• Episode 02. The Bay of Banderas
• Episode 03. Viejo Vallarta
• Episode 04. San Sebiastian del Oeste
• Episode 05. Hacienda Dona Engracia
• Episode 06. La Bufa

2016 Mexican March Madness

For 2016 it is all about diversity again, but this time with the ruins. The country is far from just Mayan and Aztecs.  entire country.  Let’s explore and visit a few ruins I haven’t posted on, but visited. For exisitng ruins posts, find Coba, Chichen Itza, and Teotihuacan already described, but let’s discover more:

I made it to Palenque :-)

• Tulum (Mayan);
• Bonampak (Mayan)
• Palenque (Mayan)
• Paquimé (Pueblo)

and more post relating to adventures in the regions.

• Adventure in Chiapas with ATMEX
• the Villahermosa Sunset Sunday from Red-hot Tabasco
• Episode 13 – Adventure Travel in Chiapas

2015 Mexico March Madness

This year, 2015, is a little different. Yes, it will be a month of all posts on Mexico, but this year I will explore more of Mexico and attempt to do something for the entire month… 31 days, 31 states. Ever want to know a Mexico location, learn the best Mexico travel tips, well then come with me and explore Mexico State by State.   Yes, Mexico, or the United States of Mexico has 31 states and a capital. So for Mexican March Madness in 2015, I will do an story, identifying the best Mexico Travel tips and the Where to go in Mexico and providing the location and advice for each of the 31 states in 31 days.

<CORRECTION> Mexico City officially became a state in 2016, making the number of states in Mexico 32. I added a video from my Stay AdvenTours – Mexico City tour, to allow you to see and explore this wonderful new city-state.

I plan to showcase something each day and highlight a different state. Remember 31 days in March and 31 states in Mexico. (correction: in early 2016, Mexico City became the 32nd state – It was just a DF – federal district, not unlike Washington DC for those in the States, but now it is a full state)

So for the 31 days of March in 2015, we will explore the 31 States of Mexico. True Mexican March Madness.

• day 01. Puebla – the sunset view of Popocatépetl
• day 02. Baja California Sur – Let’s Go for a Ride in Baja
• day 03. Oaxaca – Come to the Party in Full Headdress
• day 04. Yucatán – See a Stand of Pink Flamingos
• day 05. Aguascalientes – An Angel in the Museum of the Dead
• day 06. Campeche – A Peaceful Sea of Green
• day 07. Sinaloa – Setting Sail with el Pacifico in Mazatlan
• day 08. Quintana Roo – Sunset from Isla Mujeres
• day 09. México – The Mystery in the State of Mexico
• day 10. Durango – The Perfect Road Trip in Mexico
• day 11. Nayarit – The Magic of Mexcaltitan – Zarandeado
• day 12. Baja California – The Rural Heart of Mexico
• day 13 – Querétaro – The Big Rock of Bernal
• day 14 – Morelos – Love is Eternal Spring in Cuernavaca
• day 15 Jalisco – Flying High at Sunset in Puerto Vallarta
• day 16 Chiapas – Discovering the Undiscovered Mexico
• day 17.Chihuahua – Mexico’s Best Souvenir Mata Ortiz Pottery
• day 18. Guerrero – Dive into Acapulco
• day 19.  Tlaxcala – Big Enough to Amaze
• day 20. Guanajuato – The Best Fiesta in the World?
• day 21.  Nuevo León – Refressh in Matacanes Canyons 
• day 22. San Luis Potosí – the Spiritual Sunset 
• day 23. Colima – The Party in the Plaza of Comala
• day 24. Hidalgo – See Mexico by Hot Air Balloon
• day 25. Coahuila – Don’t Skip its Many Wonders
• day 26. Michoacán – The Monarch Migration Miracle
• day 27. Tabasco – The State; not the Hot Sauce
• day 28. Sonora – Mexico’s Warm Welcome
• day 29. Veracruz – The Catholic Cross Arrives with Cortez
• day 30. Tamaulipas – Crossing the Border to Heaven
• day 31. Zacatecas – Discovering Zacatecas from Above and Below
• ADDED – State 32 Mexico City – The Mexico City Travel Experience with Stay AdvenTours;

Mexico Recap video: Watch it > All 31 Mexican States.

There is also the capital city – Mexico City, the destination my first tour, the StayAdvenTours will take you. (Now a State too)

Photos taken on my tours to Mexico City

 > Stay AdvenTOURs  Mexico City. 

2014 Mexican March Madness

• Acapulco – The Joys of Tacos al Pastor
• Acapulco – Grandma Knows Best
• Cancun – Spring Break Escape
• Cancun – The Sunrise Surprise
• Chihuahua –  A Stroll through Chihuahua City at Sunset
• Mazatlan – The Carnaval Celebration
• Puerto Vallarta – Racilla makes me happy
• Riviera Nayarit – Episode 1 – Discovering Nuevo Vallarta
• Riviera Nayarit – What’SUP Sayulita
• Riviera Nayarit – The Beach Town of San Francisco, Mexico (aka San Pancho
• Veracruz  – Sunset on the Rocks

2013 Mexican March Madness

• Ah Chihuahua – Walking Across Copper Canyon (Mar 01)
• Sunset on the River in San Blas (Mar 03)
• Hand Rolled Cigars of Catemaco, Veracurz (Mar 5)
• Playa Camarones, Mazatlan (Mar 7)
• Sunset at the RIU Hotel in Nuevo Mazatlan (Mar 10)
• Running through the Streets of Oaxaca (Mar 11)
• Bisabirachi Valley or Valley of the Monks (Mar 13)
• The Heart of Puerto Vallarta (Mar 14)
• Sunset in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua (Mar 17)
• the Five – Photos of Veracruz (Mar 18)
• Quenching the Thirst for Tequila (Mar 19)
• Tulum for Spring Equinox (Mar 21)
• Sunset in Plaza de Toros, Mazatlan (Mar 24)
• Mexico City’s Modern Art (Mar 25)
• The Children of Nanciyaga (Mar 26)
• A Mexicana’s Sweet 15 (Mar 27)
• Ciudada Juarez-Home to the Margarita (Mar 29)
• The Catedral of Copala, Sinaloa (Mar 30)
• Moonset in Puerto Vallarta (Mar 31)

2012 Mexican March Madness

• Sunset Sunday – Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita (Mar 4)
• Adventurous Lives – Jill Logan in Todo Santos (Mar 8 )
• Sunset Sunday – Las Majahuitas Resort (Mar 11)
• More than Whale Watching with Vallarta Adventures (Mar 14)
• Sunset Sunday – Dreams VillaMagna, Riviera Nayarit (Mar 18)
• Photo Essay – Walking the Streets of Yelapa, Jalisco (Mar 20)
• Sunset Sunday – Le Kliff Restaurant (Mar 25)
• A Day at the Spa – Casa Magna Marriott (Mar 27)
• Where to Stay? – Mazatlan (Mar 30)
• Sunset Sunday – Hotel Catedral (April 01)
• Photo Essay  – Convent of Valladolid, Yucatan (Apr 05)

2011 Mexican March Madness

• The Road to San Blas in a Rental (Mar 14th)
• Tips on the Top Three Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan for Equinox (Mar 21)
• Deer Island, Mazatlan, Mexico (Mar 3)
• Surfin´San Blas, Nayarit Mexico (Mar 10)
• Pizotita, Jalisco, Mexico (Mar 17 )
• Bonus – Three Beach Videos (Mar 31)
• San Blas Murals (Mar 25)
  
• Golden Zone, Mazatlan (Mar 6th)
• Puerto Vallarta (Mar 13th)
• Estrella del Mar, Mazatlan (Mar 27th)
• El Arrayan Translates to “Great Mexican” (Mar 14)
• Conde Naste Traveler Hot Listed afe des Artistes (Mar 16)
• Vallarta Adventures – Pizotita, Jalisco (Mar 17)
• the perfect Trio in Vallarta (Mar 18)
• International Gourmet Food Festival (Mar 31)

Stay adventurous, Craig