Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz

Valeria explores the artisan streets of Pátzcuaro, visits Santa Clara del Cobre for hammered copper, and dives into the early Day of the Dead preparations in the local markets. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Pátzcuaro, Mexico. Places in this episode: Santa Clara del Cobre, Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Loretta café Colonial, Nuevo Mercado Vasco de Quiroga, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Casa de los Once Patios, Barrio de San Francisco, Muelle General. Covered: Santa Clara del Cobre crafts, Nuevo Mercado food costs, Day of the Dead early prep, Residency bureaucracy delays, Janitzio Island plans. Chapters:00:00 Santa Clara del Cobre01:22 Loretta café Colonial03:16 Nuevo Mercado Vasco de Quiroga06:27 Barrio de San Francisco08:31 Janitzio Island A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PatzcuaroTravel #MichoacanMexico #DayOfTheDeadPrep #SantaClaraDelCobre #ExpatsInMexico #ResidencyJourney #MexicanFoodie #LakePatZcuaro #PatrepechaCulture #TravelTipsMexico #ColonialArchitecture #ArtisanCrafts #SoloTravelFemale #MexicoLiving #BudgetTravelMX #CempasuchilSeason #JanitzioIsland #MarketExploration https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria takes the lancha to Janitzio Island, explores the copper workshops of Santa Clara del Cobre, and navigates the quiet tension between Independence Day festivities and local safety concerns in Pátzcuaro. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Pátzcuaro, Mexico. Places in this episode: Janitzio Island, Muelle General, Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Barrio de San Juan, Vasco de Quiroga Municipal Market, Casa de los Once Patios, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud, Santa Clara del Cobre. Covered: Janitzio Island visit, Market food costs, Residency banking hurdles, Museum crafts exploration, Local security context, Independence Day buildup. Chapters:00:00 Janitzio Island02:59 Vasco de Quiroga Municipal Market06:47 Casa de los Once Patios A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PatzcuaroTravel #JanitzioIsland #MichoacanCulture #DayOfTheDeadPrep #PurpechaHistory #MexicoTravelPodcast #CopperCrafts #LakePatzcuaro #ResidencyJourney #LocalMarkets #TraditionalFood #ColonialArchitecture #SafeTravelMexico #ArtisanVillages #IndigenousHeritage #FallFestivals #LivingInMexico #BudgetTravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Day two in Pátzcuaro: navigating the new Vasco de Quiroga market, tasting churipo for a steal, and reflecting on the quiet tension between festive preparations and local safety concerns. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Pátzcuaro, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, Nuevo Mercado Vasco de Quiroga, Casa de los Once Patios, Malecón (Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas), Muelle General, Tiendita Verde, Banco BBVA, Restaurante El Patio. Covered: Market Food and Costs, Local Safety Context, Artisan Crafts, Residency Logistics, Independence Day Festivities. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Vasco de Quiroga01:38 Nuevo Mercado Vasco de Quiroga04:57 Muelle General07:14 Tiendita Verde10:08 Restaurante El Patio A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Patzcuaro #Michoacan #MexicoTravel #DayOfTheDead #TravelPodcast #LatinAmerica #FoodieTravel #CulturalHeritage #SoloTravel #ResidencyInMexico #LakePatzcuaro #PurépechaCulture #BudgetTravel #MexicanFood #ArtisanCrafts #TravelTips #ValeriaCruz #MexicoLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria crosses from Salvatierra to Pátzcuaro. We explore the plaza, the lake lanchas, and the looming Day of the Dead preparations while navigating local costs and safety realities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Pátzcuaro, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, La Surtidora, Muelle General, Barrio de San Francisco, Tiendita Verde, Casa de los Once Patios, Hotel Pueblo Mágico, Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares. Covered: Patzcuaro Arrival, Local Cuisine Costs, Safety and Security Context, Residency Logistics, Artisan Crafts and Culture, Lake and Island Transport. Chapters:00:00 Bus01:18 Plaza Vasco de Quiroga04:33 Casa de los Once Patios06:35 Museo de Artes e Industrias Populares08:22 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Patzcuaro #MichoacanMexico #DayOfTheDead #LivingInMexico #ExpatLife #PuratepechaCulture #LakePatzcuaro #JanitzioIsland #TravelMexico2026 #ColonialArchitecture #MexicanFood #ArtisanCrafts #CopperWork #ResidencyJourney #SlowTravel #MexicoCityToGuadalajara #BajioRegion #IndigenousHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her last full day in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, tackling the final leg of residency paperwork in Querétaro while reflecting on life in a working colonial town. She shares practical tips on banking, SIM cards, and daily costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, Café Ritual, Banco BBVA, Barrio Santo Domingo, Mercado Hidalgo, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park, Hotel Boutique Plaza Madero. Covered: Residency Banking Tasks, Daily Cost Breakdown, Salvatierra Landmarks, Local Food & Festivals, Practical Expat Advice. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal01:34 Banco BBVA04:01 Puente de Batanes06:26 Hotel Boutique Plaza Madero08:38 Querétaro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SalvatierraGuanajuato #MexicoResidency #ExpatLifeMexico #GuanajuatoState #ColonialCitiesMexico #TravelMexico2026 #MexicanFoodLover #ChilesEnNogada #MercadoHidalgo #PuenteDeBatanes #ElSabinalPark #DigitalNomadMexico #BudgetTravelMexico #PuebloMagico #InAHHistoricZone #MexicoCityToGuadalajara #LiveInMexico #SpanishLanguageLearning https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria's final full day in the working colonial town of Salvatierra. She explores Mercado Hidalgo, walks the historic Puente de Batanes, and reflects on life in a non-tourist hub before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, Café Ritual, Mercado Hidalgo, Templo y Convento del Carmen, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park, Templo y Convento de las Capuchinas, Banco BBVA. Covered: Market exploration, Historic landmarks, Cost of living breakdown, River walks, Residency logistics. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal01:08 Mercado Hidalgo02:31 Templo y Convento del Carmen03:59 Templo y Convento de las Capuchinas06:10 Banco BBVA08:44 Querétaro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Salvatierra #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #MercadoHidalgo #PuenteDeBatanes #ElSabinal #ColonialMexico #BudgetTravel #ResidencyMexico #LatinAmerica #TravelPodcast #ValeriaCruz #WorkAndTravel #MexicanCulture #OffTheBeatenPath #SummerInMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria explores the bustling Mercado Hidalgo, attends the municipal government report presentation on Calle 16 de Septiembre, and walks to the historic Puente de Batanes while reflecting on life in this working colonial town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, Mercado Hidalgo, Oculto Coffee Salvatierra, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, Templo y Convento de las Capuchinas, Calle 16 de Septiembre, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park. Covered: Market exploration, Municipal politics, Historic landmarks, Cost of living breakdown, Festival anticipation, Safety and context. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal02:13 Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz06:28 El Sabinal Eco Park08:23 Hotel Boutique Plaza Madero10:20 Barrio San Juan12:16 Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SalvatierraGuanajuato #MexicoTravelPodcast #MercadoHidalgo #PuenteDeBatanes #ElSabinalEcoPark #LaMarquesada2026 #ColonialMexico #ExpatLifeMexico #ResidencyInMexico #SafeTravelsMexico #MexicanFoodLovers #GuanajuatoState #BudgetTravelMexico #WorkingTownVibes #ValeriaCruzPodcast #SummerInMexico #HiddenGemsMexico #TravelTipsMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Day six in Salvatierra: a walk through the Mercado Hidalgo, the public presentation of municipal works, and the quiet rhythm of life before La Marquesada. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, Mercado Hidalgo, Calle dieciséis de Septiembre, Barrio Santo Domingo, Templo y Convento de las Capuchinas, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz. Covered: Market exploration, Municipal politics, Cost of living breakdown, Historic landmarks, Festival anticipation, Safety and context. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal00:54 Mercado Hidalgo04:25 Barrio Santo Domingo06:37 Café Ritual A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Salvatierra #GuanajuatoTravel #MexicoLiving #BajioRegion #MercadoHidalgo #LaMarquesada #ColonialMexico #TravelBudget #ResidencyInMexico #ElSabinal #PuenteDeBatanes #MexicanFood #ChilesEnNogada #WorkingTown #ValeriaCruzPodcast #SeptemberInMexico #HiddenGemsMexico #LiveInMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria tackles the INM residency paperwork, navigates the bustling Mercado Hidalgo, and reflects on the quiet, working-class soul of Salvatierra compared to its tourist-heavy neighbors. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, INM Office, Mercado Hidalgo, Café Ritual, Capuchinas Convent, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, El Sabinal Eco Park, Puente de Batanes. Covered: INM Residency Process, Mercado Hidalgo Exploration, Cost of Living Breakdown, Historic Churches and Convents, Riverside Nature Walks, Local Music Festivals. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal01:09 INM Office02:52 Mercado Hidalgo04:09 Puente de Batanes06:35 Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz08:11 Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SalvatierraGuanajuato #MexicoTravelPodcast #ResidencyInMexico #BajioRegion #MercadoHidalgo #ColonialMexico #AffordableTravel #LifeInMexico #MexicanCulture #TravelTipsMexico #GuanajuatoState #PuebloMagico #LatinAmericaTravel #DigitalNomadMexico #CulturalImmersion #StreetFoodLovers #HistoricCenters #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Day three in Salvatierra: navigating the INM residency queue, exploring Mercado Hidalgo, and tasting regional mole while weighing the cost of living against San Miguel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Oculto Coffee Salvatierra, Mercado Hidalgo, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park, Barrio Santo Domingo, Capuchinas convent, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, Restaurante Viva la Pepa. Covered: Cost of Living, Residency Paperwork, Mercado Hidalgo, Puente de Batanes, Regional Cuisine, Daily Life in Salvatierra. Chapters:00:00 Oculto Coffee Salvatierra01:57 Mercado Hidalgo03:53 El Sabinal Eco Park06:15 Jardín Principal08:07 Restaurante Viva la Pepa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Salvatierra #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #BudgetTravel #ColonialMexico #StreetFood #ResidencyInMexico #PuebloMagico #LocalLife #HiddenGems #TravelTips #MexicanCulture #MarketVisit #HistoricBridge #SlowTravel #ValeriaCruzPodcast #BajioRegion #AuthenticMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Day three in Salvatierra explores the Mercado Hidalgo, the solemn history of the Batanes Bridge, and the quiet reality of living in a town preparing for La Marquesada. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, Mercado Hidalgo, Fuente de Perros, Río Lerma, Puente de Batanes, El Sabinal Eco Park, Plaza de la Constitución, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz. Covered: Mercado Hidalgo exploration, Puente de Batanes history, Cost of living comparison, El Sabinal Eco Park, La Marquesada festival preview, Banking and residency basics. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal01:20 Fuente de Perros03:02 El Sabinal Eco Park05:16 Calle 16 de Septiembre07:45 Paseo de Lerma A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SalvatierraGuanajuato #MexicoTravelPodcast #ValeriaCruz #BajioRegion #MercadoHidalgo #PuenteDeBatanes #LaMarquesada2026 #MexicanFoodCulture #ColonialMexico #RuralMexicoLife #TravelSmartMexico #CostOfLivingMexico #GuanajuatoHistory #EcoParqueElSabinal #MexicoCityToGuadalajara #SlowTravelMexico #LocalLifeMexico #ResidencyInMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends a slow Monday in Salvatierra: a morning at the Mercado Hidalgo, chiles en nogada prep, a walk over the Batanes Bridge, and a quiet afternoon of nieves and colonial history. She also reflects on the town's solemn news and the festive energy building for September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mercado Hidalgo, Templo y Convento del Carmen, Rinconada del Carmen, Café Ritual, Jardín Principal, Batanes Bridge, El Sabinal Eco Park, Capuchinas convent. Covered: Mercado Hidalgo, Chiles en Nogada season, Batanes Bridge and El Sabinal, Festival de Rondallas preview, La Marquesada preparation, Local cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Mercado Hidalgo02:01 Café Ritual03:52 Plaza04:41 Batanes Bridge06:53 Capuchinas convent08:36 Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz09:32 Plaza at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Salvatierra #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #PuebloMagico #ChilesEnNogada #MercadoHidalgo #BatanesBridge #LaMarquesada #MexicoCityToGuadalajara #SlowTravel #MexicanFood #Nieves #ColonialMexico #Bajio #DayTripSMA #TravelMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria moves to Salvatierra, Guanajuato, exchanging San Miguel's expat scene for a working colonial town. She explores the Mercado Hidalgo, tries the local chiles en nogada, and looks ahead to the Marquesada festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Salvatierra, Mexico. Places in this episode: Salvatierra Centro, Mercado Hidalgo, Jardín Principal, Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, Capuchinas convent, Rinconada del Carmen, Templo y Convento del Carmen, Puente de Batanes. Covered: Arrival and first impressions, Finding a flat and cost of living, Mercado Hidalgo and local food, Riverside walks and Batanes Bridge, Marquesada festival preview, Living in a working colonial town. Chapters:00:00 Jardín Principal01:39 Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Luz02:59 Street, footsteps, distant traffic03:58 Home kitchen, pots clinking05:01 Capuchinas convent06:04 El Sabinal Eco Park07:01 Mercado Hidalgo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Salvatierra #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #PuebloMagico #LivingInMexico #ChilesEnNogada #MarquesadaFestival #Bajio #ColonialMexico #WorkingTown #MercadoHidalgo #TravelMexico #ExpatLife #RoadTripMexico #HiddenMexico #Nieves #LermaRiver #MexicanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria says goodbye to San Miguel de Allende from her rooftop at dawn. One last mercado breakfast, a final walk through the art district, and a look at the real costs of a month in Mexico's expat capital before the bus to Guadalajara. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Jardín Principal, La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Fábrica La Aurora, Barrio de Guadalupe, El Mirador, Colonia San Antonio, Querétaro, Guadalajara. Covered: Departure and bus journey, Green season reflection, Cost of living and dual economies, Temporary residency paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 San Miguel de Allende00:58 Jardín Principal02:06 Fábrica La Aurora A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #GuanajuatoMexico #MexicoTravel #GreenSeason #RainySeasonMexico #ExpatLife #LivingInMexico #RetireInMexico #MexicoLiving #TemporaryResidency #INM #ColonialMexico #TravelMexico #Guanajuato #MercadoIgnacioRamirez #BarrioDeGuadalupe #MexicoCostOfLiving #BusTravelMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her last day in San Miguel de Allende packing, eating one final mercado breakfast, and taking a quiet walk through the Jardín before the bus to Guadalajara. She reflects on the ten-day arc, the cost of the expat dream, and the green season's slow rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, El Mirador, KI'BOK COFFEE SMA, El Jardín Principal, La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Instituto Allende, Casa de Allende. Covered: Packing and departure day, Green season reflection, Farewell walk through centro, Cost of living review, Market breakfast, Bus journey to Guadalajara. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior with rain stopping01:08 Casa de Allende02:14 Market interior03:23 Instituto Allende04:59 El Mirador06:08 Cafe interior07:07 Bus ride in rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #GreenSeason #MexicoTravel #TravelMexico #Guanajuato #PackingDay #MercadoFood #ExpatLife #MovingToMexico #SanMiguel #MexicoLiving #GuadalajaraBound #RainySeason #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her final full day in San Miguel de Allende enjoying a leisurely breakfast, navigating banking paperwork, soaking in the Parroquia at golden hour, and reflecting on the rhythm of green season life, expat costs, and the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Lavanda Café de Especialidad, Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Barrio de Guadalupe, KI'BOK COFFEE SMA, El Mirador, The Coffee Society, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Covered: Green season rhythm, Banking and residency paperwork, Cost of living and market food, Municipal politics and water scarcity, Art and culture districts. Chapters:00:00 Lavanda Café de Especialidad01:52 Barrio de Guadalupe05:15 El Mirador06:15 Cafe interior07:19 Street08:20 Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #GreenSeason #MexicoTravel #ExpatLife #MexicoLiving #Guanajuato #TravelMexico #MexicanFood #ArtDistrict #CulturalTravel #SoloTravel #MexicoCity #TravelGuide #BudgetTravel #RainySeason #UNESCOWorldHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria wakes up with a buzz and a full day ahead in San Miguel de Allende. She recovers with a proper mercado breakfast, explores the Barrio de Guadalupe's street art scene, and prepares for the GEMA festival's grand finale with a mezcal tasting at a local cantina. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Barrio de Guadalupe, The Coffee Society, Coyote fuego, El Jardín, La Parroquia, Casa Hoyos. Covered: Barrio de Guadalupe murals, GEMA festival wrap-up, Green season rhythms, Water politics, Mercado street food. Chapters:00:00 Casa Hoyos01:22 Mercado Ignacio Ramírez03:06 The Coffee Society04:29 Coyote fuego05:20 Bar interior06:19 El Jardín07:33 Rain on window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #MexicoTravel #GreenSeason #BarrioDeGuadalupe #StreetArt #MercadoIgnacioRamirez #Barbacoa #Mezcal #CoyoteFuego #GEMA2026 #ExpatLife #TravelMexico #Guanajuato #LaParroquia #Sobremesa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria returns to El Charco del Ingenio, faces the golf course debate, and dives into GEMA's gastronomy festival with a tasting menu at Quince. She navigates expat banking, the dual economy, and the rain's rhythm before leaving San Miguel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: El Charco del Ingenio, Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Lavanda Café, The Rooftop at Selina, Quince, Parroquia, El Jardín, Museo de la Ciudad. Covered: El Charco del Ingenio, Birdwatching, GEMA festival, Banking as expat, Cost of living, Golf course controversy, Green season, Fine dining. Chapters:00:00 El Charco del Ingenio01:22 Parroquia02:39 Mercado Ignacio Ramírez03:37 Lavanda Café05:01 Museo de la Ciudad07:21 Quince A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #GreenSeason #ElCharcoDelIngenio #BirdwatchingMexico #GEMAFestival #MexicanFoodTour #ExpatLifeMexico #TemporaryResidencyMexico #SanMiguelArts #ColonialMexico #RainySeasonTravel #QuinceSanMiguel #MercadoIgnacioRamirez #LavandaCafe #SantanderMexico #GuanajuatoTravel #MexicoTravel #TravelMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria marks the opening day of the GEMA festival, digs into the town's water-and-golf controversy, scouts El Charco del Ingenio, and weighs the true costs and rhythms of settling into San Miguel de Allende's green season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: El Charco del Ingenio, Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Lavanda Café de Especialidad, Barrio de Guadalupe, El Jardín, La Parroquia. Covered: Green season weather, GEMA festival launch, Water scarcity politics, El Charco del Ingenio visit, Cost of living and rents, Residency paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 El Jardín01:39 El Charco del Ingenio03:13 Mercado Ignacio Ramírez04:53 Barrio de Guadalupe06:01 Plaza A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #ExpatLife #GreenSeason #GEMAfestival #ElCharcoDelIngenio #SanMiguelArts #MexicoLiving #ColonialMexico #TravelMexico #SustainableTravel #WaterScarcity #RainySeason #MercedoIgnacioRamirez #MexicanFood #ResidencyMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her last Sunday in San Miguel de Allende with a long mercado lunch, a walk through the Barrio de Guadalupe murals, and a quiet evening in El Jardín as the green season rain rolls in. She reflects on what a slower pace actually costs, and what it buys. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Barrio de Guadalupe, Templo de Guadalupe, KI'BOK COFFEE SMA, El Jardín, La Parroquia. Covered: Cost of living, Markets and street food, Murals and art districts, Residency paperwork, Green season rhythm, Banking and SIM cards. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room, morning light00:48 Mercado Ignacio Ramírez02:38 Barrio de Guadalupe04:05 KI'BOK COFFEE SMA04:58 El Jardín05:55 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #GreenSeason #MexicoTravel #ExpatLife #MercadoIgnacioRamirez #BarrioDeGuadalupe #TemporaryResidency #MexicoCostOfLiving #SlowTravel #Guanajuato #MexicanFood #Sobremesa #RainySeason #LaParroquia #MexicoLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria digs into the real cost of expat life in San Miguel: a flat-hunt in Colonia San Antonio, renting in the green season, opening a bank account, and the true rhythm of rainy-week afternoons. Practical, personal, and grounded in pesos. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: KI'BOK COFFEE SMA, Colonia San Antonio, Parque Juárez, Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, Fábrica La Aurora, Lavanda Café de Especialidad, Atascadero, Coyote fuego mezcaleria. Covered: Rent and housing, Cost of living, Expat paperwork, Market food, Arts and ceramics, Green season weather, Banking and residency. Chapters:00:00 KI'BOK COFFEE SMA01:33 Colonia San Antonio03:00 Parque Juárez04:42 El Jardín06:11 Lavanda Café de Especialidad07:28 Coyote fuego mezcaleria08:46 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #MexicoTravel #GreenSeason #ExpatLife #TemporaryResidency #CostOfLiving #MercadoIgnacioRamirez #BarbacoaTacos #FabricaLaAurora #Mezcaleria #MovingToMexico #LivingInSanMiguel #RentSanMiguel #Guanajuato #RainySeason #SanMiguelRealEstate https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends a rainy Friday in San Miguel de Allende hopping between the Fábrica La Aurora and the FASMA festival, dodging afternoon thunderstorms, and figuring out the real cost of the expat art life. Plus what a green season rain does to a UNESCO town's pace. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Fábrica La Aurora, Parroquia, Biblioteca Pública, Ángela Peralta Theater, Quince, Museo La Esquina, Centro, Jardín. Covered: Fábrica La Aurora art scene, FASMA festival events, Rainy day activities in San Miguel, Cost of living for artists, Green season weather rhythm, Museo La Esquina toy museum. Chapters:00:00 Fábrica La Aurora02:55 San Miguel de Allende04:30 Quince06:09 Zócalo07:06 Ángela Peralta Theater A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #MexicoTravel #RainySeason #Guanajuato #FabricaLaAurora #FASMA2026 #MexicanArt #ExpatsInMexico #TravelMexico #ArtAndCulture #SlowTravel #MexicanFood #QuinceRestaurant #MuseoLaEsquina #GreenSeason #ColonialCity #ValeriaCruz #MexicoPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria takes a day trip toward Dolores Hidalgo for the vendimia harvest festival, tastes natural wines at an art fair, and reflects on what the green season does to San Miguel de Allende's rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: KI'BOK COFFEE SMA, Quince, Mercado de San Juan de Dios, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Santuario de Atotonilco, Hacienda Herencia de Allende. Covered: Vendimia wine harvest day trip, Santuario de Atotonilco murals visit, SOMOS.ARTE contemporary art fair, Green season weather rhythm and crowds, Cost of wine tasting and local food, Expat art scene in San Miguel. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:56 KI'BOK COFFEE SMA02:20 Vineyard03:39 Santuario de Atotonilco05:00 Quince06:04 Hacienda Herencia de Allende07:24 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #Vendimia2026 #GreenSeason #MexicoTravel #Guanajuato #WineHarvest #GrapeStomping #SanMiguelArts #SOMOSARTE #Atotonilco #MexicoVineyards #TravelMexico #Bajio #SanMiguelEats #RainySeason #MexicanWine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria hits the San Miguel de Allende mercados, talks real numbers for daily life, and watches the Parroquia light up after an afternoon storm. Plus a very practical pep talk about the infamous stairs and hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mercado de San Juan de Dios, Lavanda Café de Especialidad, Fábrica La Aurora, Instituto Allende, Jardín, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Coyote fuego mezcaleria, Mamá Mía. Covered: Mercados and local food, Cost of living and rent, Art scene and galleries, San Miguel architecture and history, Green season weather rhythm, Mezcal and nightlife. Chapters:00:00 Mercado de San Juan de Dios01:22 Market05:26 Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel07:08 Coyote fuego mezcaleria08:16 Jardín A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #SanMiguelLife #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #MexicoLiving #MercadoSanJuan #MexicanFood #Gorditas #Parroquia #ArtsAndCulture #FASMA #MezcalTasting #CoyoteFuego #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #BajioMexico #TravelMexico #Vendimia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria makes the four-hour journey west from Tequisquiapan to San Miguel de Allende, arriving in peak green season. She navigates a new flat, the rhythm of afternoon thunderstorms, and the town's packed arts calendar, from FASMA to the chamber music festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Places in this episode: El Jardín, Lavanda Café de Especialidad, Mercado de Artesanías, La Cocina de Tata, El Mirador, Instituto Allende, Fábrica La Aurora, Quince. Covered: Arrival and new flat, Cost of living and rent, Arts festivals calendar, Local food and market, Rainy season rhythm, Residency paperwork planning. Chapters:00:00 San Miguel de Allende01:49 Calle Relox02:45 El Jardín04:42 El Mirador05:43 Instituto Allende06:59 Quince07:57 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SanMiguelDeAllende #Guanajuato #MexicoTravel #GreenSeason #RainySeason #ColonialMexico #FASMA #ArtsScene #FabricaLaAurora #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #InstitutoAllende #Parroquia #BajioHighlands #MexicoLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her final day in Tequisquiapan caught up in the patron saint fiesta, eating conejo en pulque at the Saberes y Sabores festival, and soaking in the plaza at night. She reflects on the cost of living, the residency paperwork, and says goodbye to the town before heading to Peña de Bernal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Blu Coffee Tequisquiapan, Barrio de la Magdalena, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, El Maravillas, Hotel Quinta Tequisquiapan. Covered: Festival and local food, Cost of living, Residency paperwork update, Packing and preparing to leave. Chapters:00:00 Festival street at day01:22 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo03:05 Blu Coffee Tequisquiapan04:17 Barrio de la Magdalena05:32 El Maravillas07:13 Hotel Quinta Tequisquiapan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #PuebloMagico #QueretaroMexico #FiestasDelPueblo #SaberesYSabores #MexicanFood #ConejoEnPulque #CostOfLivingMexico #ExpatsInMexico #MexicoTravel #WineRoute #OpalMine #PenaDeBernal #TravelMexico #SlowTravel #MexicoCityToGuadalajara https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her final day in Tequisquiapan savoring the plaza, discovering the town's oldest church, and reflecting on the cost of living and the rhythms of small-town Mexico before heading to Peña de Bernal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Mercado de Artesanías, Museo México Me Encanta, La Luna Terraza, Barrio de la Magdalena, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, Parque La Pila, K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan. Covered: Last day in Tequisquiapan, Cost of living reflection, Plaza and church visits, Cheese and Wine Route, Vendimia season, Residency paperwork. Chapters:01:06 Mercado de Artesanías02:12 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo03:28 Barrio de la Magdalena04:29 Parque La Pila05:33 K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan07:00 Street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #Queretaro #MexicoTravel #PuebloMagico #CheeseAndWineRoute #Vendimia #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #PlazaMiguelHidalgo #BarrioDeLaMagdalena #TacosDeCabeza #Gorditas #MexicoCity #PeñaDeBernal #TravelMexico #LivingInMexico #MexicanFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her final Saturday in Tequisquiapan at the Saberes y Sabores festival, soaking up plaza rhythms, eating her weight in local dishes, and saying a fond farewell to the town's slow pulse before heading to Bernal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, Mercado de Artesanías, Parque La Pila, Amarena Café y Vida Verde, Museo México Me Encanta, Morelos Norte, Peña de Bernal. Covered: Saberes y Sabores festival, Traditional Querétaro cuisine, Cost of living in Tequisquiapan, Tequisquiapan night plaza, Preparing for Peña de Bernal, Practical Mexico paperwork update. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo02:09 Mercado de Artesanías03:13 Parque La Pila04:13 Amarena Café y Vida Verde05:27 Morelos Norte A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #PuebloMagico #QueretaroMexico #MexicoTravel #MexicoFoodie #SaberesYSabores #StreetFoodMexico #MexicoCostOfLiving #ExpatInMexico #MexicoCityToTequis #PeñaDeBernal #CheeseAndWineRoute #MexicanCuisine #PlazaMiguelHidalgo #MexicoLiving #Vendimia2026 #TravelMexico #SmallTownMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends a sunlit day wandering Tequisquiapan's plaza, the artisan market, and a vineyard, soaking in the last days of the grape harvest. Plus a look at costs, the practicalities of settling in, and a serendipitous run-in with a local winemaker. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, Parque La Pila, Mercado de Artesanías, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, ORIGENS - Cocina Mediterranea, Blu Coffee Tequisquiapan, Hotel Casa de Vino. Covered: Artisan market exploration, Vineyard visit and wine tasting, Cost of living and daily expenses, Local food and cuisine, Community and small-town life. Chapters:01:40 Templo de Santa María Magdalena06:03 Mercado de Artesanías07:31 Restaurant interior08:45 Peña de Bernal A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #Queretaro #PuebloMagico #CheeseAndWineRoute #Vendimia #GrapeHarvest #MexicanFood #TravelMexico #SlowTravel #SmallTownLiving #OpalMine #PeñaDeBernal #RoadTripMexico #MexicoTravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends a rainy day in Tequisquiapan, exploring the Saberes y Sabores gastronomic fair, visiting a local vineyard during the grape harvest, and reflecting on the cost of living and the rhythm of the town. She also shares practical tips on staying connected and navigating daily life in Mexico. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan, Mercado de Artesanías, El Maravillas, La Redonda vineyard (unnamed in script). Covered: Gastronomic fair and local dishes, Vineyard and grape harvest, Cost of living and daily expenses, Mobile and transportation logistics, Small-town rhythms and community, Upcoming Peña de Bernal trip. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo01:22 Market square03:44 Mercado de Artesanías05:29 El Maravillas07:09 Street08:04 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #Queretaro #MexicoTravel #CheeseAndWineRoute #Vendimia2026 #PueblosMagicos #MexicanFood #SaberesYSabores #LiveInMexico #ExpatLife #TequisLiving #RainySeason #CafeDeOlla #Gorditas #VinylVine #SlowTravel #MexicoVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

On day five in Tequisquiapan, Valeria explores the opal mine at San Antonio de la Cal, sips wine at a vineyard, and finds a quiet corner for a long sobremesa. She also checks in on the cost of living and the town's slow, steady rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan, San Antonio de la Cal Opal Mine, Finca Sala Vivé, Parque La Pila, Museo Tierra de Alonso, Mercado de Artesanías, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción. Covered: Opal mining and jewelry, Cheese and wine route, Local markets and food, Cost of living in Tequisquiapan, Parks and museums in Tequisquiapan. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo01:08 Finca Sala Vivé04:18 Parque La Pila06:49 Letras TEQUIS sign A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #PuebloMagico #MexicoTravel #OpalMine #CheeseAndWineRoute #Queretaro #TravelMexico #SlowTravel #LocalMarkets #VineyardTour #MexicanFood #TacosDeCabeza #OpalJewelry #CostOfLivingMexico #SmallTownMexico #BarrioDeLaMagdalena #PlazaMiguelHidalgo #MuseoTierraDeAlonso https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends day four in Tequisquiapan on the Cheese and Wine Route, visiting a vineyard, tasting local wine, and hunting for opals in the craft market. She reflects on the practical costs of living in a Pueblo Mágico and the quiet rhythm of small-town Mexico. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, Mercado de Artesanías, Finca Sala Vivé, Cavas Freixenet, Parque La Pila, El Maravillas. Covered: Wine route, Opals and crafts, Cost of living, Local parks, Market shopping. Chapters:00:00 K'puchinos Restaurante-Bar Tequisquiapan00:24 Mercado de Artesanías01:56 Finca Sala Vivé03:37 Farm road05:05 Parque La Pila06:28 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #QueretaroMx #PuebloMagico #CheeseAndWineRoute #Vendimia2026 #MexicoTravel #OpalMining #WineTastingMexico #SlowTravel #ExpatLifeMexico #MexicanCrafts #FincaSalaVive #CavasFreixenet #ElMaravillas #ThermalSprings #BajioMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends day three in Tequisquiapan chasing corn season, savoring local cheese and wine, and soaking in the town's plaza rhythms. Along the way, she uncovers the practical side of small-town Mexico—markets, costs, and the art of the slow afternoon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Mercado de Artesanías, Barrio de la Magdalena, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, El Maravillas, Parque La Pila, Museo Tierra de Alonso, San Juan neighborhood. Covered: Local markets and crafts, Cost of living and daily expenses, Plaza and neighborhood rhythms, Local food and wine at restaurants, Small-town living in Queretaro. Chapters:00:00 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo01:44 Mercado de Artesanías03:07 El Maravillas04:41 San Juan neighborhood06:34 Quiet street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #Queretaro #MexicoTravel #PuebloMagico #CheeseAndWineRoute #MexicoLiving #SlowTravel #MexicanMarkets #OpalJewelry #Elote #Antojitos #Sobremesa #MexicoCityToTequis #Vendimia #WineCountry #ThermalSprings #DailyCosts #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria dives into the Cheese and Wine Route, samples local gorditas, checks out the opal mine, and gets caught in a classic summer thunderstorm. Plus, practical tips on costs and navigating this Pueblo Mágico. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Mercado de Artesanías, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, Museo México Me Encanta, Parque La Pila, Termas del Rey, Barrio de la Magdalena. Covered: Cheese and wine route, Market food and gorditas, Thermal springs, Local sights: museums, churches, Cost of living in Tequisquiapan, Rainy day activities. Chapters:00:00 Mercado de Artesanías01:21 Plaza Miguel Hidalgo02:29 Barrio de la Magdalena04:09 Museum interior05:25 Parque La Pila06:26 Termas del Rey07:40 Quiet room at night with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #PuebloMagico #CheeseAndWineRoute #MexicoTravel #Queretaro #Gorditas #MercadoDeArtesanias #TermasDelRey #MexicoEats #SlowTravel #RainyDayMexico #CafeDeOlla #OpalMine #TravelMexico #Bajio #LiveInMexico #ExpatLife #SummerRain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria arrives in Tequisquiapan, Querétaro, moving from the megacity to a Pueblo Mágico. She takes in the plaza, explores the cheese and wine route, and begins to understand her new home's cost of living and quiet, eternal summer rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Tequisquiapan, Mexico. Places in this episode: Plaza Miguel Hidalgo, Templo de Santa María de la Asunción, Mercado Municipal, Barrio de la Magdalena, Templo de Santa María Magdalena, Mercado de Artesanías, Parque La Pila, BanBajío Sucursal Tequisquiapan. Covered: Arriving in Tequisquiapan, Cost of living outside CDMX, Pueblo Magico atmosphere, Cheese and Wine Route, Renting a flat, Local food in the market, Planning Peña de Bernal trip. Chapters:00:00 Tequisquiapan01:39 Mercado Municipal03:08 Templo de Santa María Magdalena05:06 Termas del Rey06:07 Room tone07:47 Posada Del Virrey08:48 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tequisquiapan #PuebloMagico #Queretaro #MexicoTravel #MexicoLiving #ExpatLife #CheeseAndWineRoute #RutaDelQueso #SlowTravel #TravelMexico #Bajio #MovingToMexico #CostOfLivingMexico #Gorditas #MexicanPueblos #Summertime https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends her last full day in Mexico City chasing the perfect tlacoyo, watching a thunderstorm roll in from a café in Condesa, and reflecting on the month's transformations before heading to the Bajío. A bittersweet farewell to the capital, with practical notes on rain-season rhythms and the cost of a day out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Coyoacán mercado, Finca Don Porfirio, Parque México, Roma Norte, Condesa, Museo Nacional de Antropología. Covered: Coyoacán market food, Rainy season rhythm, Coffee in Condesa, Farewell to Mexico City, Residency paperwork update, Corn festival anticipation. Chapters:00:00 Market square with distant rain00:31 Subway car interior01:51 Condesa03:49 Parque México05:21 Quiet room interior07:10 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #Coyoacan #CdMx #MexicoTravel #RainySeason #StreetFood #Tlacoyo #MexicoCityFood #Condesa #RomaNorte #MexicoCityAdventure #SoloTravel #MexicoResidency #LatinAmericaTravel #TravelPodcast #ValeriaCruz https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

On her final full day in Mexico City, Valeria savors a morning of churros and coffee in Roma, finally sees the Palacio de Bellas Artes, and reflects on the city's rhythm over a last comida in the Centro. A proper goodbye to the capital before heading to the Bajío. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Café Nin, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Restaurante Cerrojo Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Finca Don Porfirio, Zócalo, Roma Norte, Condesa. Covered: Churros, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Comida corrida, INM appointment reschedule, Coffee shops, Feria del Elote. Chapters:00:00 Café Nin02:01 Palacio de Bellas Artes03:10 Zócalo05:23 Condesa06:28 Finca Don Porfirio A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #RomaNorte #MexicoCityTravel #PalacioDeBellasArtes #Churros #ComidaCorrida #TemploMayor #Condesa #MexicoCityFood #StreetFood #MexicoVisa #TemporaryResidency #MexicoCityItinerary #FincaDonPorfirio #CaféNin #MexicoCityRain #Bajío #MexicoTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria embraces the rainy-season rhythm of Mexico City: a long breakfast at Café Nin, the quiet of a Monday morning in the Alameda, a deep-dive on the corn-based antojitos that fuel the city, and a twilight walk through a crowd outside the Harry Styles show. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Café Nin, Parque México, Bosque de Chapultepec, Chapultepec Castle, Zócalo, Catedral Metropolitana, Templo Mayor Museum, Estadio GNP Seguros. Covered: Antojitos / street food, Corn season / esquites, Bosque de Chapultepec, Templo Mayor ruins, Concert crowd atmosphere, Rainy season rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Café Nin00:48 Parque México03:41 Bosque de Chapultepec04:59 Zócalo06:54 Estadio GNP Seguros A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #RomaNorte #Condesa #Antojitos #Tlacoyos #MexicanStreetFood #ComidaCorrida #Chapultepec #TemploMayor #CentroHistorico #Esquite #MexicoTravel #RainySeason #MexicoCityGuide #HarryStylesMexico #CDMX #TravelMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria dodges a summer storm, chases corn season at the Feria del Elote, and grapples with the city's big food debate—plus the reality of her residency paperwork, one INM stamp at a time. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Curva Café de especialidad, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Roma Norte, Plaza Río de Janeiro, BBVA bank, INM office. Covered: Residency paperwork, Corn festival, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Market food, Rainy season, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Roma Norte01:25 INM office02:12 Office queue03:11 Market hall04:40 Plaza Río de Janeiro06:30 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #MexicoTravel #CDMX #RainySeason #CornSeason #FeriaDelElote #TortillaPolitics #MuseoDeAntropologia #TemporaryResidency #MexicoRelocation #StreetFood #Esquites #RomaNorte #TravelPodcast #MexicoCityGuide #INM #ExpatLife #Sobremesa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria spends a rainy Monday at the Museo Nacional de Antropología, gets caught in the afternoon downpour, and discovers the true meaning of sobremesa over a late lunch. Plus, the lowdown on Mexico City's practical side: buying an MI Card, dodging hail, and the cost of a daily life in the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Chapultepec, Cuina, Parque España, Parque México. Covered: Museums, Rainy season, Street food, Sobremesa, Transit card, Residency procedures. Chapters:00:00 Museo Nacional de Antropología01:43 Museum hall03:38 Chapultepec04:53 Cuina06:57 Parque España08:16 Parque México A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #CDMX #MuseoNacionalDeAntropologia #AnthropologyMuseum #Sobremesa #MexicanFood #RainyDayInMexico #MexicoCityTravel #TravelMexico #MexicoCityGuide #CDMXWeather #RomaNorte #Condesa #MexicoCityCost #DigitalNomadMexico #TemporaryResidencyMexico #MexicoCityMetro #MIBanco https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria navigates a rainy Sunday in Mexico City, from the wild mushroom fair at Los Pinos to the chaos of Torta Fest and a new pollinator garden. She dodges Harry Styles crowds, hunts for hongos, and shares the real cost of a day out in the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Curva Café de especialidad, Los Pinos, Jardin Flotante Tlallipan, Chabacano metro station, Venustiano Carranza esplanade, Estadio GNP Seguros, Zocalo, Cafebrería El Péndulo Roma. Covered: food festivals, mushroom foraging, urban green spaces, pop music events, rainy day activities, street food. Chapters:00:00 Curva Café de especialidad01:15 Los Pinos02:36 Chabacano metro station03:55 Festival street at night04:44 Estadio GNP Seguros06:04 Quiet room07:01 Cafebrería El Péndulo Roma A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #CDMX #Hongosto #TortaFest #HongosSilvestres #LosPinos #MexicoTravel #MexicoCityFood #RomaNorte #MexicoCityRain #HarryStylesCDMX #TravelMexico #MexicoCityGuide #JardinFlotante #MexicanFood #StreetFoodMexico https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/

Valeria Cruz lands in Mexico City for the start of her travels. This first episode covers the essentials: getting from the airport, settling into a Roma rental, navigating the first paperwork, learning the transit system, and the crucial street-food survival guide. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Mexico: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Mexico guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Mexico Travel Podcast with Valeria Cruz. Valeria Cruz is in Mexico City, Mexico. Places in this episode: Mexico City International Airport, Roma Norte, El Cardenal, Telcel store, BBVA branch, Zócalo, Café Nin, Mercado. Covered: Arrival and settling in, Legal paperwork and residency, Banking and SIM cards, Public transport, Street food guide, Neighborhood orientation. Chapters:00:00 Roma Norte01:14 El Cardenal03:16 Telcel store04:58 Zócalo06:25 Bosque de Chapultepec07:50 Museo Nacional de Antropología A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MexicoCity #RomaNorte #CDMX #MexicoTravel #ExpatLifeMexico #MexicoCityFood #StreetFoodMexico #TacosAlPastor #MexicoCityGuide #FirstDayInMexico #MercadoMexico #MexicoLiving #TravelMexico #MexicoCityRain #MetroCDMX #MexicanCuisine #SoloTravelMexico #ValeriaCruz https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/mexico/