Backpacking Mexico : An Off-the-Beaten-Path Guide

Mexico is a huge country with so many diverse areas to explore. I focused on the three states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo, spending one month in each. You will notice that one state can feel like a different country than the next one, attracting opposite types of travellers and experiences. Mexico is a fantastic country to road-trip through and you can save a lot of money by camping in the most popular backpacker spots and coastal areas. It’s also easy to move around by bus, but just know that a lot of places book up in advance during the winter months (high season) and you may wish you had brought a tent if you like to leave things to the last minute!