Mexico City, Oaxaca & Yucatán
A Bright Thread Through the Heart of Mexico

Some places you photograph. Others you absorb slowly—through color, flavor, and stillness. For me, the Yucatán and Oaxaca fall into the latter. Over countless return trips to these regions, I’ve stopped chasing the perfect shot and started listening instead—to the cadence of market mornings, to the burn of habanero, to the kind of light that makes even shadows feel generous.

Oaxaca continues to pull me in with its layered traditions and contemporary edge. The food, of course—but also the craftsmanship, the people, and the raw creative energy running through every block. And the Yucatán? That’s a rhythm of its own. Boat rides through quiet estuaries. Salt flats and flamingos. Hammocks at midday. A slower Mexico, defined by water and sky.

And then finally, CDMX. After all my trips to Mexico, I only recently made it to the capital. This trip was all about the food—and Mexico City delivered. From world-renowned restaurants to tiny neighborhood gems, nearly every meal was a highlight. We stayed in a beautiful home tucked away in Coyoacán, a neighborhood that’s equal parts art, history, and soul. Museums, long walks, street vendors—this wasn’t just a food trip, it was a full sensory reset.

A woman in a yellow dress walking through a narrow pathway between tall, green cacti in a sunny outdoor setting.
A plate with five tacos filled with beef and vegetables, accompanied by three lime wedges, on a red table. There are two cups of dark sauce, a can of Modelo beer, a bottle of soda, and a small bowl of salsa on the table.
Exterior view of a historic cathedral with two towers and ornate detailing, with agave plants in the foreground and a cloudy sky in the background.
Woman in red swimsuit walking on a sandy beach under large palm tree, with clear blue ocean and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Silhouettes of palm trees framing a sunset over the ocean with crashing waves on the beach.
A woman with a wide-brimmed hat walking with two children in colorful clothing past an old stone and brick building with large windows.
A person riding a light blue scooter past a yellow building with religious art, with another colorful building in the background.
A woman in a patterned summer dress and wide-brimmed hat stands on a sidewalk next to a blue building with a barred window, casting shadows, with a tree and scattered pink petals on the ground.
Colorful buildings on a quiet street with trees, lampposts, and a mountain in the background
Cacti on a beach with an ocean view, a small thatched shelter, and a clear sky.
People on a boat with a canopy, traveling across a body of water with a flat, sandy shoreline in the distance under a blue sky.
A woman and a girl are standing on a sandy beach near the ocean waves under a clear blue sky.
Two glasses of orange juice, a plate with a stuffed pepper, and a salad on a black table, with woman in white sleeveless top in the background.
Sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted in the foreground on a tropical beach.
A woman and children walking on a beach under a canopy with the ocean in the background.
Sunset over the ocean with clouds and distant shoreline with palm trees.
Woman and young boy playing in the ocean at sunset, holding hands and splashing water, with waves and sky in the background.
A woman in a bikini with a large sunhat walking towards the ocean on a sandy beach, with a girl sitting on driftwood nearby, shaded by a makeshift shelter with colorful chairs.
A person walking along the shoreline of a beach during sunset with palm trees in the background.
Sunset over the ocean, with a glowing orange sun near the horizon and calm waves reflecting the sunlight.
A woman in a red swimsuit stands on a beach looking at the ocean, with a wooden structure and seaweed tied to a post in the foreground, and green bushes around her.
A woman in a yellow dress with a red bag walks a yellow bicycle through a leafy archway on a sandy path. Sure, green bushes surround her, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Four people sitting on a small boat during sunset in a natural water setting with trees in the background.
Child wearing a red life vest and orange hat swimming in the ocean with a woman in a black bikini and large sun hat in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A person with dark hair in a blue swimsuit swimming in the ocean during sunset, with the shoreline and palm trees in the background.
A woman in a black bikini relaxing on a paddleboard in calm, greenish water under a partly cloudy sky.
Woman in white dress with sunglasses and a large woven bag standing next to a bright yellow door, surrounded by a stone wall and greenery, including red poinsettias on the right.
A woman and a girl sitting at an outdoor table of a cafe, smiling and engaging in conversation, with other people dining in the background.
A white modern building with a rooftop balcony overlooking a lush green forest during sunset.
Restaurant entrance with illuminated light bulb and sign reading 'Molino El Pujol' on white wall, partially obscured by a green plant.
Silhouettes of a woman and a child sitting on the beach at sunset, under a palm tree, near the water.
A woman in a striped dress holding a straw hat stands on a sandy beach facing the ocean, under a clear blue sky.
A beach with green bushes and a small wooden structure near the shore, calm turquoise waters, and a clear blue sky.
A woman with short dark hair and a colorful sleeveless top sitting at a table with tacos, Modelo beer cans, and side dishes in a casual restaurant setting.
A woman walking on a wooden dock over water, smiling, wearing a floral dress, sunglasses, and flip-flops, with a thatched-roof hut in the background.
Small boats with fishing poles docked at a pier on a cloudy day with a calm body of water.
A man with long hair and yellow striped swim shorts holds a fish over a boat with two people on a blue ocean, one in a gray and brown shirt and another on the right in a red shirt and sunglasses, with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.
A group of people walking on a dock near boats on a calm body of water during sunset.
Two women sitting on a concrete dock near the water, with boats docked alongside and a cloudy sky overhead
Front view of the Museo Nacional de Antropología with two women and a child standing in front, with the Mexican flag on a flagpole to the right, and fountains on either side of the entrance.
A group of five people on a small motorboat with an outboard engine, sailing on calm water under a partly cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline visible.
Two girls in a small boat on a greenish body of water under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A young boy and an older woman are sitting on a street curb, with the boy looking down and the woman looking to her right. Both are wearing brightly colored clothing and hats, and are positioned near a red and green building wall. The scene appears t
A dog standing behind a metal gate, looking out with its front paws on the gate, in front of a weathered turquoise wall and door.
Woman in a red bikini standing in shallow green water at the beach, looking to the side, with green bushes and a cloudy sky in the background.
Boats docked at a pier during sunset with a colorful sky and calm water.
Person standing in the ocean during sunset, with glow stick or light on their forehead.
A woman with two children standing at the shoreline of the beach, facing the ocean, holding their hands, with waves crashing at their feet.
A woman in a red bikini walking along a tropical garden path towards the beach with green plants and palm trees.
Water sprinkling on a green field with a cloudy sky in the background.
Silhouette of a woman in a black bikini running on the sandy beach near the ocean, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Close-up of a palm leaf over the ocean at a tropical beach with blue sky and clouds.
A woman in a black swimsuit standing in shallow clear water at the beach, with an island and blue sky in the background, partially shaded by a palm frond.
A woman in a red bikini walking on a brick pathway through lush tropical greenery, leading to a beach with turquoise water and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people wearing life jackets and snorkeling masks float on their stomachs in a clear, greenish-blue underground cenote.
A hammock hanging between two palm trees on a sandy beach, with the ocean and a cloudy sunset sky in the background.
White stucco building with a bright blue arched door, black decorative grille at the top, potted plant to the left, sign that says 'Under the Volcano Books,' and a black wall-mounted lantern.
Woman in black bikini walking through ocean waves at the beach during daytime.
Open wooden-framed glass door leading to a small outdoor patio with blue chairs, green bushes, and a partly cloudy sky.