Before you book a trip to Mexico, read this. As someone who lived in Playa del Carmen for 4 months, I'm revealing how to ditch the tourist traps and find the real authentic Mexico travel experiences that no guidebook will tell you about.

Want to stop checking boxes and start experiencing places like a local? This post is for you. See how I, a slow-traveling digital nomad, use interactive maps to uncover hidden gems, ditch the tourist traps, and create a journey that’s truly my own.