PESOS IN MY POCKET

stories from a budget traveler + surfer gal

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i'm katia, a california girl that has been living, traveling, and working abroad for 4 years. feel free to explore my adventure travel guides -- from hidden gems of mexico, surfing perfect points, high altitude mountains, and more. send me a message if you are ready to start planning!

Guide to best daytrips from Puebla, Mexico

Nov 45 min read

Americas

Guide to best daytrips from Puebla, Mexico

Fun towns, historical sites, and outdoor adventures accessible in a day from the city of Puebla, Mexico.

Surfing La Saladita on a backpacker budget

Oct 306 min read

Surf Trips

Surfing La Saladita on a backpacker budget

Tips for visiting La Saladita surf beach on a backpacker budget

A daytrip to Lo de Marcos, a calm escape in the Riviera Nayarit

Sep 283 min read

Americas

A daytrip to Lo de Marcos, a calm escape in the Riviera Nayarit

Daytrip tips for visiting Lo de Marcos, Nayarit on a budget 2024.

Your essential travel guide to Xalapa, Coatepec, and Xico, Veracruz

Sep 109 min read

Pueblos Magicos

Your essential travel guide to Xalapa, Coatepec, and Xico, Veracruz

Recommendations for visiting the underrated city of Xalapa, Mexico and nearby Coatepec and Xico pueblos magicos

Visit Aculco, Mexico: a lovely pueblo magico and its waterfalls

Aug 265 min read

Pueblos Magicos

Visit Aculco, Mexico: a lovely pueblo magico and its waterfalls

How to visit Aculco: a pueblo magico 2 hours north of Mexico City known for its cheese, its whitewashed colonial center, and waterfalls.

First time tips for Cuernavaca, Mexico: the city of eternal spring

Aug 196 min read

Americas

First time tips for Cuernavaca, Mexico: the city of eternal spring

Visit Cuernavaca, Morelos on a budget in 2024, an authentic getaway from Mexico City!

Surfing the Central Coast of California: Beginner to Intermediate Guide

Jun 3012 min read

Surf Trips

Surfing the Central Coast of California: Beginner to Intermediate Guide

A guide to the Central Coast for beginner and intermediate surfers (Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura surf spots)

3 Days in San Francisco on a Budget (and public transit)

Jun 2311 min read

Budget Travel

3 Days in San Francisco on a Budget (and public transit)

My favorite spots in the San Francisco for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Hiking Pico de Orizaba with a guide: 2024 experience on a budget

May 2810 min read

Mountain Climbing

Hiking Pico de Orizaba with a guide: 2024 experience on a budget

Our story of (nearly) summiting the highest point in Mexico, Pico de Orizaba!

What to See in Guadalajara for First-Timers

May 216 min read

Americas

What to See in Guadalajara for First-Timers

Seeing Guadalajara, Mexico on a budget for first time visitors: culture, food, and nearby adventures!

May 96 min read

Americas

Palenque Budget Tips and Daytrips

Your guide to seeing the Palenque archaelogical ruins, Bonampak, Agua Azul, and Misol Há waterfall on a budget.

Solo traveling Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas

Apr 266 min read

Pueblos Magicos

Solo traveling Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas

Cañon de Sumidero is in my top 10 places I've been in Mexico! This canyon was nominated as a natural wonder of the world

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