On Secret Trails https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/ Travel & Experiences Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:13:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png On Secret Trails https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/ 32 32 Mexico’s flora and fauna https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/mexicos-flora-and-fauna/ https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/mexicos-flora-and-fauna/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:09:22 +0000 https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/mexicos-flora-and-fauna/ We wrote this article as a guest post for fly.green.com. We are very happy about our new collaboration! Did you know that Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth? Due to the different climate zones, altitudes, and landscapes from desert to jungle to volcanoes and thousands of kilometers of coast, there is […]

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We wrote this article as a guest post for fly.green.com. We are very happy about our new collaboration!

Did you know that Mexico is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth? Due to the different climate zones, altitudes, and landscapes from desert to jungle to volcanoes and thousands of kilometers of coast, there is an unlikely variety of flora and fauna in Mexico. It is imperative to protect this biodiversity because in Mexico, pollution and other factors, such as irresponsible tourism, create problems for the environment and nature. It is, therefore, especially important to travel sustainably and observe the animals and plants without intervening or even disturbing them. We are committed to this because we want the beauty of Mexico’s flora and fauna to be accessible to our descendants and just as impressive as it is to us.

Mexico’s wildlife

Mexico is home to between 60 and 70 percent of the world’s known species, and the country ranks fourth among the nations with the greatest biodiversity. Monkeys, sloths, pumas, jaguars, and toucans live in the Mexican jungle. In the southern coastal regions, you can find colonies of flamingos, cormorants, pelicans, and parrots. The desert areas are overflowing with many animals such as wolves, coyotes, black bears, lynxes, tapirs, and much more. The colorful underwater world is home to a multitude of corals and fish in addition to sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and rays. The list could go on indefinitely.

Monarch butterfly of Mexico

Every year the glowing orange monarch butterflies flutter in millions from Canada to Mexico to spend winter here in the Mexican national parks from December to March. The butterflies cover up to 3,600 kilometers on their flight from North America to Mexico. Several hundred million animals overwinter in Mexico’s national parks. To experience the butterflies up close, you can hike on foot or horseback through a beautiful pine forest to the top of the mountain, where the butterflies play in the sun and turn the high treetops into a bright orange.

The best time to observe monarch butterflies in Mexico is between December and March.

Dolphins and whales in Mexico

Did you know that there are more than 37 species of dolphins in Mexico? Dolphins are such enchanting creatures, naturally curious, intelligent, and ubiquitous in Mexico’s coastal regions, whether on the Pacific, Atlantic, or Caribbean. Dolphins can be seen year-round, while whales migrate from North America to Mexico during the winter months. Therefore, the best time for whale watching is between December and March, exclusively in Baja California and on the Pacific coast of Mexico to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. With a lot of luck, you will occasionally see some whales in Acapulco. When it comes to whale and dolphin watching, it is particularly important to look for a provider like On Secret Trails that only offers eco-tours with biologists, conservationists, or certified nature guides. The natural habitat of whales and dolphins should be protected and respected. We strongly advise against organized swimming trips with non-wild dolphins, for example. On some whale and dolphin watching tours, the curious dolphins frolic around the boat on their own so that you can be very close to them naturally.

Turtles on Mexico’s coastal areas

Just as the dolphins, turtles are almost omnipresent in Mexico and can be found in every coastal region of Mexico. But the turtles need to be protected. They are victims of the littering of the oceans. They have an extremely low chance of survival as babies, on the one hand, due to natural enemies such as birds on their way from the nest to the sea. On the other hand, they also suffer from environmental pollution and stick to some objects like plastic residues.

But you can also help here, even on vacation! There are a large number of nature conservation associations on the beaches of Mexico, which, for example, generously cordon off breeding grounds, help the baby turtles on their arduous journey from the nest to the ocean and educate tourists and the local population about the need for protection of these animals. We at On Secret Trails offer tours with these conservationists, on which you can help yourself and do your part to ensure that the baby turtles can safely find their way into the sea and live a long life of up to 100 years in the vast ocean. The fee paid will be donated in full to the local nature conservation association, which will carry out the respective tour with you. The moment the little turtle babies slide into the sea when the sun is setting is indescribably beautiful and has given some people goosebumps.

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Get out into nature on Mexico’s Pacific coast https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/get-out-into-nature-on-mexicos-pacific-coast/ https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/get-out-into-nature-on-mexicos-pacific-coast/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:41:40 +0000 https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/get-out-into-nature-on-mexicos-pacific-coast/ After all the strains of the Covid-19 pandemic and the many lockdowns, most of them only want one thing: out into nature! Mexico’s Pacific coast still has many vast, pristine beaches and landscapes. If you are looking for a safe retreat to switch off and become one with yourself and nature, this is the place […]

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After all the strains of the Covid-19 pandemic and the many lockdowns, most of them only want one thing: out into nature!

Mexico’s Pacific coast still has many vast, pristine beaches and landscapes. If you are looking for a safe retreat to switch off and become one with yourself and nature, this is the place for you. Because here there are wonderful, small yoga and wellness retreats that are a real oasis of relaxation and well-being. A sunrise yoga class starts right on the beach in the morning. Afterwards there is a rich breakfast with fresh ingredients from our own garden or from local farmers in the area.

If you are looking for pure relaxation, you can then lie down in one of the hammocks on the pristine beach, read a book, listen to the waves and put away any stress. For those who would like to get to know the surrounding nature and the people better, there is a diverse offer. For those who would like to get to know the surrounding nature and the people better, there is a diverse offer. If you like, you can help local animal rights activists release hundreds of baby turtles as the sun goes down and watch them swim towards their new life in the ocean. The best time of year to see whales, dolphins and baby turtles in their natural habitat is between November and March.

For a different kind of spiritual and healing experience, we can recommend a temazcal and cocoa ceremony. Temazcal is an ancient Mexican tradition and is a sweat bath in which a healer (temazcalera) uses medicinal herbs that are carefully tailored to the patient’s complaints. You will feel like new after this treatment. You should definitely attend a cocoa ceremony. In its raw state, cocoa – the “drink of the gods” – is said to have highly effective and healing ingredients. With singing and deep meditation you become one with yourself and the natural elements. An unforgettable experience!

If you feel like escaping the corona blues, we are at your disposal. Together we will plan your dream vacation for 2021 (or 2022), which will be 100% tailored to you and your wishes. Hasta pronto and see you soon!

Your On Secret Trails team

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Dream vacation on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/dream-vacation-on-the-yucatan-peninsula-in-mexico/ https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/en/dream-vacation-on-the-yucatan-peninsula-in-mexico/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:36:35 +0000 https://mexiko.onsecrettrails.com/dream-vacation-on-the-yucatan-peninsula-in-mexico/ Who does not feel it: the urgent need to finally be able to travel again and the longing to finally be able to flee into the distance and into the sun again. The Covid-19 pandemic demanded a lot from us all and now you just want to take a deep breath and feel a fresh […]

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Who does not feel it: the urgent need to finally be able to travel again and the longing to finally be able to flee into the distance and into the sun again. The Covid-19 pandemic demanded a lot from us all and now you just want to take a deep breath and feel a fresh sea breeze on your skin.

A vacation in the Mexican sun is just what you need. The Yucatán Peninsula offers everything a traveler’s heart desires. The beautiful dream beaches along the Riviera Maya and the Gulf of Mexico invite you to just lie in the hammock, enjoy a margarita or a smoothie and completely forget the stress and worries of the last few months. The more than 6,000 cenotes in Yucatán provide refreshment of a different kind. Cenotes are freshwater caves made of limestone, in which, depending on the size of the cave, you can dive, snorkel or bathe. They used to be considered sacred by the ancient Maya and as a gateway to the underworld. Above all, the cenotes provided clean drinking water in the Mayan sites and surrounding villages. One of the most important Maya sites is the world-famous Chichén Itzá, which is now one of the seven new wonders of the world, Uxmal and of course the photogenic Tulum, which towers majestically into the ocean and can be seen on many Instagram photos. But the Maya were not only brilliant in their architecture, but also in their gastronomy. The gastronomy of Yucatan is delicious and very diverse due to the large number of immigrants from different cultures over the past millennia.

But is it safe to travel to the Yucatán? Yes! Yucatán is one of the safest states in Mexico with a good infrastructure and many amenities, especially for foreign tourists. Yucatán lives from national and international tourism and, especially after the Corona crisis, is very keen to offer its guests a wonderful and unforgettable vacation in Mexico.

Of course, the international travel industry is no longer what it was before Covid-19. Most hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions quickly and sometimes proactively worked out solutions for the best possible protection of their guests and their staff. On our hacienda tour in Yucatan, without exception, all hotels and haciendas on offer adhere to the strict Covid-19 protocols. If you need a Covid-19 test before you leave for Germany, this will also be organized for you on site by your hotel.

If you feel like escaping the corona blues, we are at your disposal. Together we will plan your dream vacation for 2021 (or 2022), which will be 100% tailored to you and your wishes. Hasta pronto and see you soon!

Your On Secret Trails team

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