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◆ Ex-fashion designer, ex-nomad in Oaxaca
▹ Obsessed with Latin America, street food, and color
☓ Focus on supporting local tourism + artisans
◇ Casa Tropicali - home goods store with one of a kind tropical designs Based in Oaxaca, Mexico and traveling through Latin America as often as possible.

Casa Tropicali - a home goods online tiendita selling unique designs that reflect our love of Oaxaca, color, travel, and all things tropical.

10/09/2024

Colors, doors and windows of Mérida. 🌈

01/09/2024

El patio 77 Eco-friendly B&B is one of my absolute fav places to stay in CDMX. It’s a restored 19th century mansion that feels more like a home than a boutique hotel.

It’s filled with rich wood details, antique furnishings and cozy nooks. This is my third stay and I hope I’ll be back again and again.

Besides being so comfy and beautiful, the hotel uses many sustainable practices, and the staff is so warm and helpful with any detail.

09/08/2024

Scenes from a beautiful stay in in Puerto Escondido

Every corner is beautiful, well curated and peaceful. Our three day stay was so relaxing and pleasant. 🌿

Then 10 minute walks brought us to beach sunsets and some of our favorite food in Puerto. 🙌

26/07/2024

Photos and memories from the 61st anniversary celebration of - 2 perfect days with amazing people, incredible food, and time in nature. 🙌

04/06/2024

Peaceful tropical days on playa Agua Blanca at . Perfect day itinerary: sunrise walks to see what the fisherman have caught, lazy mid day swims, fresh shrimp and oysters from the palapa restaurants, splashing in the ocean , and then a sunset cocktail.

13/03/2024

📍Santiago Apoala 💦

2 1/2 hours from Oaxaca City is a pristine, turquoise waterfall (during dry season) in the tiny town of Santiago Apoala.

This town is isolated and not on any tourist routes so it’s generally quiet. To reach the waterfall, you need to do a bit of a hike down, or climb down many steps.

We visited last year around this time and the water really is that clear and turquoise.
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📍Santiago Apoala 💦

Ubicado 2 horas y media desde la cuidad de Oaxaca es una cascada prístina y turquesa (durante la temporada seca) en el pueblo pequeño de Santiago Apoala.

Este pueblo està aislado y no está cerca a ninguna ruta turística. Por eso, normalmente está tranquilo. Para alcanzar la cascada, necesitas bajar un cerro empinado, o bajar bastantes escaleras.

Visitamos hace un año en estas fechas y el agua realmente es tan transparente y turquesa.
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07/02/2024

It’s been a month of sickness in the Tropicali household. Saby started daycare last month so…we’ve all now gone through 2 round each. Send vitamin C. 😅

02/01/2024

Golden sunrise light in Agua Blanca. The beach that no one really knows yet, but they will.

30 minutes from Puerto Escondido and generally quiet, clean and wild. More suggestions on what to do, where to eat and more soon.
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Luz oro del amanecer en Agua Blanca. La playa que casi nadie conoce pero pronto vayan a escuchar sobre esta playa hermosa.

Solo 30 minutos de Puerto Escondido y en general está tranquila, limpia y silvestre. Más sugerencias sobre que hacer, donde comer y más pronto.
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30/11/2023

I am tired. Exhausted, stressed, not myself. I haven’t been around here because every time I open this app I feel more depressed. then before.

I need to get out of this funk but I’m not quite sure how. Not sure how to find the rest I need. It’s ok to have low periods sometimes, so I’ll tell myself that for now. And my family brings joy to me every day so I am thankful for that.
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30/10/2023

[ES abajo] happiest birthday to my precious and hilarious baby. I can’t believe you have been on this earth for one full year. It both feels infinity longer and so fast.

Totally incredibly in love with these gorgeous photos took of us to commemorate her first cumple. 🥹
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Muchas felicidades a mi preciosa y chistosa bebé. Ya casi no puedo creer que ha cumplido un año. Me siento que había miles de años y también super rápido en el mismo tiempo.

Super enamorada con estas fotos hermosas de para conmemorar su primer cumple. 🥹

18/10/2023

[ES 👇] Day of the Dead bread in Mitla

While the pan de yema Day of the Dead bread is most common in most of the Oaxaca valley, Mitla has their own specific type of bread and it’s an absolute work of art. (Zoom in on the altar images to see. I’m also posting more close ups in my Stories today)

This bread is a large loaf made from flour, anise, butter, cinnamon, and egg. It’s intricately decorated by hand with representations of catrinas, skulls, symbols and figures.

You can find this bread in Mitla from around the middle of October to the beginning of November.
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Pan de Mu***os de Mitla.

Aunque el pan de yema es el pan de Mu***os más común en el valle de Oaxaca, el pueblo de Mitla tiene su propio estilo de pan de Mu***os. (Haz zoom en las imágenes de los altares para verlo. También voy a postear mas vistas en mis historias hoy).

Este pan es grande y hecho de harina, anise, mantequilla, canela y huevo. Es intrincadamente decorado por mano con representaciones de catrinas, calaveras, símbolos y figuras.

Se puede encontrar este pan en Mitla a partir del medio del Octubre hasta los principios de Noviembre.

10/09/2023

[ES abajo] Family and Travel

I’ve had lots of people tell me they are impressed/surprised/etc by the places we have gone with a baby. To be honest it surprises me every time because I haven’t even thought about it. Of course I want Saby to be safe and happy, but I don’t think we have to go to kid-centric places/hotels to do that.

In this season of her life she experiences the world through our eyes. I want her to see waterfalls and sleep in hotels tucked in nature, even if it means we have to schlep a bit further with more stuff.

Every child is different but my philosophy with Saby is to give her the chance to learn flexibility, patience and awe of the world through our travels. So far so good.
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Familia y Viajes.

Muchas me han dicho que están impresionadas/sorprendidas/etc sobre los lugares hemos ido con un bebé. De la verdad, me sorprenda cada vez que lo escucho porque no he pensando en eso. Claro que si quiere que Saby está segura y feliz, pero no creo que necesitamos ir a lugares específicamente para bebés para hacerlo.

En esta temporada de su vida, ella experiencia el mundo por nuestros ojos. Y quiero que puede ver las cascadas y dormir en hotels metidos en la naturaleza aunque significa que necesitamos cargar más cosas más lejos.

Cada niño es diferente pero mi filosofía con Saby es para darla el chance aprender flexibilidad, paciencia y apreciación para el mundo por nuestros viajes. Hasta ahora, vamos bien.

26/08/2023

[ES Abajo] Huatulco photo dump 🌊🐠💙

A photo diary from my first stay in Huatulco, 3 days of swimming in beautiful calm waters, enjoying ocean and palm views, eating lots of seafood, and loving watching Saby splash in all the water. Will share a lot more overall impressions and logistics in the coming weeks.
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Un diario de mi primera estancia en Huatulco, 3 días nadando en aguas tranquilos y hermosos, disfrutando vistas del mar y palmeras, comiendo muchos mariscos, y viendo Saby disfrutando el mar mucho. Voy a compartir más impresiones y info en las próximas semanas.
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18/08/2023

[ES abajo] Today we head to the coast, my fav place. 💙

Normally when we go I keep working, we set a slow pace, live more than “travel”.

But this time we will be going to 5 different regions in 10 days, some we know well some we don’t. So excited for coastal breezes, salty water, the freshest seafood, and familiar and new sites.
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Hoy nos vamos a la costa, mi lugar favorito. 💙

Normalmente cuando vamos, sigue trabajando, vamos despacio, y “vivimos” más que “viajamos”.

Pero esta vez vamos a ir a 5 lugares en 10 días. Unos que conocemos muy bien y otros no. Que emoción para brisas Del Mar, agua salado, mariscos frescos, y lugares conocidos y nuevos.

02/08/2023

[ES abajo] New Blog! Where to stay in the pueblo magico of Mineral del Monte Hidalgo.
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Mineral del Monte was a surprise for me - really different than other places I've traveled in Mexico, high elevation chilly pine forest, mixed with Cornish influences in the food and architecture.
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We based ourselves in two Airbnbs just outside of town that were comfy and really unique. Link in bio to learn more.
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Nuevo Blog! Donde quedarse en Mineral del Monte pueblo magico.
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Mineral del Monte me sorprendio. Es muy diferente de otros lugares que he visitado en Mexico, alta elevacion con aire fresco y mucho pinos, mezclado con influencias de Cornualles en la comida y la arquitectura.
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Nos quedamos en dos AIrbnbs justo afuera del pueblo, y fueron muy comodos y unicos. El enlace es en el bio para aprender mas.
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29/07/2023

I took a personality test recently for work and found out my highest intelligence is nature. While I’m not the kinda person who is rolling around in the grass and camping every weekend, I have noticed that I feel so much less stressed and peaceful when I’m around nature.

We now live in a village with an actual small yard (with grass in rainy season!) and a bit of a Mountain View. My mental health feels light years better than in our last tiny house with basically no yard.

It’s probably also why I love the beach so much. The sound and movement of the ocean has always been very powerful to me.

Have you ever taken a test like that? Did you agree with the results?
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12/07/2023

In my happy place, next to banana trees
En mi lugar feliz, al lado de unos platanares 🌱

While I often choose the hot places to visit, I’m going somewhere chilly and fresh this weekend.
Normalmente eligo los lugares calorosos a visitar, pero este fin voy a un lado fresco.

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08/07/2023

Tolantongo ✨

Road tripping has become my absolute fav way to travel. The ability to go here and there, to isolated places like these pools, make lunch stops at the in-between places that tourists never go, it’s really unbeatable.

My list of road trips I want to do in Mexico is ever growing, but this last one was so epic:
Xalapa/Coatepec/Xico
Chautla, Puebla
Tolantongo
Mineral del Monte/Huasca de Ocampo
Cuetzalan

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28/06/2023

Vacation Candids 📷👨‍👩‍👧

10 days, 8 destinations, 6 hotel stays, 5 pueblos mágicos, 4 waterfalls, 3 states, 2 ex-haciendas, and 1 archaeological site. Phew!

I had meant for our road trip to be a simple and cost effective way for us to travel right away (hop in our car and go!) but it turned into a 10 day super epic trip. Never underestimate Mexico’s ability to blow you away.

Huge shoutout to my partner and love who drove 34+ hours and kept us safe all over 4 states.

Huge shoutout to my amazing baby who seems a natural traveler and let us take her all over the country, dropped a nap, splashed in every water source she could, and only had one meltdown.

Truly feeling inspired, energized and thankful after that trip. Even though it was not restful, it was rejuvenating. 🙌

28/06/2023

How do you feel about a beautiful and unique pueblo mágico, nestled in a lush tropical mountainous region? I fell in love with Cuetzalan, from our leafy tropical oasis at Posada La Vereda Cuetzalan

This hotel is just 5-10 minutes from the center of the pueblo, but also has sweeping views of the town and mountain, a pool, temazcal, restaurant, and a peaceful green floral garden.

27/06/2023

Lush leafy hotel in Cuetzalan, Posada La Vereda Cuetzalan

We stayed in this leafy retreat for three days during our Cuetzalan trip. One night in the double occupancy room and two nights in the glamping tent. Each morning we woke up to birds chirping, frogs croaking, and soft sunlight pouring over the leafy grounds.

It’s just a couple minute drive to the town center, but feels like you’re in the countryside, with a sweeping view of the town from almost everywhere in the hotel.

There is also a restaurant, a large pool and kiddie pool, a big garden, and a temazcal. Definitely a lovely and peaceful place to base yourself in this pueblo mágico.

16/06/2023

Off on a big road trip and sooo excited to take a real vacation. Days off and everything 😅

We’ll be going to four states in Mexico, making 5 stops. It’s a bit ambitious but hopefully will be so fun.

Stay tuned for lots of waterfalls, Pueblos mágicos, and beautiful nature in these much lesser traveled spots!

09/06/2023

The first reason I ever visited Oaxaca was to learn about the amazing textile culture here. 8 years later I'm still enamored. The natural dyes that create an endless possiblities of vibrant colors, the expertise that goes into every rug, every textile, and the incredible variety of traditions that exist within the state. If you're looking for THE traditional textile from Oaxaca, you'll have to include a long long list of huipiles and rugs, and tapestries of varied motifs and styles.

I have a blog I wrote several years ago about some of the most accomplished textile artisans you can visit. Unlike some of my other blogs, it doesn't need much updating through the years. These artisans are incredible and worth a visit. Link in bio.

05/06/2023

Trip planning [ES abajo] 🔽 Xalapa, Tolantongo/Hidalgo, Cuetzalan. Tips? 🙏
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I'm planning a last minute trip as I have some time to take off work in a couple weeks. Thinking Xalapa (and around), Tolantongo, Real de Monte/Huasca de Ocampo, and Cuetzalan. Any tips? 🙏
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Estamos planeando un viaje de ultimo minuto ahorita, porque tengo el chance para tomar unos dias libres de trabajo. Pensamos Xalapa (y alrededor), Tolantongo, Real de Monte/Huasca de Ocampo y Cuetzalan. Alguna recomendacion? 🙏
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This will be lots of nature (hello waterfalls), pretty pueblos, and 3 Mexican states (two of which I haven't been to yet!).
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Estará mucha naturaleza (tantas cascadas), pueblos bonitos, y tres estados en Mexico (dos que no conozco todavia!).
📷 _is_arkthur in Jalatlaco, Oaxaca 🌵

03/06/2023

A morning in Jalatlaco.

Got out of the house early (easy when Sabina wakes up at 6 every day 🙃) and walked the empty streets for a bit, taking photos and video, then a light breakfast at the new ‘s beautiful space in the neighborhood. A perfect morning. ✨
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01/06/2023

The Ethnobotanical Garden, Oaxaca 🌿🌵🌱

Info:
🌿 You can only visit during guided tours
🌿 English Language tours are Mon-Sat at 11am and last two hours
🌿 Tours go into A LOT of depth about all the plant life and how it relates to the culture and history. Would only recommend for plant lovers.
🌿 Located just behind Santo Domingo

Incredible and beautiful huge garden which is definitely worth a visit if you are interested in plants and culture.

24/05/2023

Who am I?

My name is Susan and I’ve spent the better part of 8 years in Oaxaca, coming up on 5 years full time.

I first came to Oaxaca because I worked in fashion, was very burnt out, and wanted to learn about the incredible textile tradition here. I fell in love with the culture immediately and cried on the plane ride home.

When I started traveling full time in 2016, I managed to get some housesits here so spent longer stretches of time, made friends, and learned as much as I could.

I moved around a lot as a kid and again as an adult. I don’t have a home in the US, but Oaxaca has felt like home for a long time.

Then I met Arturo, a handsome Oaxacan, we fell in love and had a baby. She’s, of course, Oaxacan and will grow up here, proud of her culture. We’ll raise her to be bilingual and I will also try my best to share the culture and traditions I grew up with.

I started my travel blog in 2016 and try my best to share how to really know a place in a responsible way. When I share about Oaxaca, it’s with a goal of getting you to scratch below the surface, get past the list of the same 20 places every magazine recommends, meet Oaxacan people, speak with them, learn about the culture and issues here, and be a responsible traveler.

I’m not perfect. I’m a white woman living in Mexico. But I try every day to listen to my Oaxacan family, friends and community, learn from them, and make the best choices possible.

I’ll also continue to share a bit about my personal life - bicultural family stuff - and share some family travel tips in Oaxaca and beyond. If you’ve read this far, and/or you’ve been around here for awhile, I really appreciate you. ❤️

22/05/2023

I rarely take photos in Oaxaca centro these days, there is so much more to Oaxaca than that part of town.

Yes the centro is colorful and beautiful, but the spirit of Oaxaca is in the village markets, the little comedors or restaurants along the highway, the artisan workshops, and the historical sites, imo.

If you plan a trip to Oaxaca, please make sure to get out of the center. Spend at least half your time outside the city center - it’s easy to do, there is a long list of day and afternoon trips to take in the valley. I’ll talk about day trip ideas in the next few days.

17/05/2023

Day trip from Taxco | Swipe for clear turquoise water
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The Pozas Azules de Atzala are a must-do side trip in my opinion. Only 45 minutes drive from Taxco, these clear waters form a string of consecutive pools and mini waterfalls. They're tucked in nature, so you'll just find cliffs and walking trails around. A really beautiful and lovely side trip from town.
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👉Things to know: We went in June and the water was cold so not sure how cold it gets in the winter! There are a few vendors that sell simple food and snacks, micheladas, soda and water. Parking is in private lots in town where you'll pay a family to park. Be prepared for people and kids running at your car to get your business. Bring cash for the entrance fee and parking.
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[ES abajo]Did you know that this, cool high elevation forest is only 40 minutes from Oaxaca city?If you take the highway towards Ixtlan, you’ll find a windy road that climbs up the mountain through pine forest.A perfect half day escape from the city allows you to drink chocolate de agua or hot chocolate, eat traditional breakfast, and then go for a walk in the forest, admiring tall pine trees as well as huge agaves.We ate breakfast at Restaurante Del Monte and then walked the trails of Campamento del Monte. Entrance to the trails is 40mxn per adult.🌳🌲🌳🌲Ya sabias que hay un bosque fresco de pinos solo a 40 minutos de la cuidad de Oaxaca?Si tomas la carretera hacia Ixtlan, encuentras una calle que sube la montaña por bosques de pinos.Una escapada del mitad del día perfecto - se puede tomar chocolate de agua, desayunar rico, y luego caminar en el bosque, admirando pinos altos y también agaves gigantes.Desayunamos en el restaurante Del Monte y luego caminamos por los senderos de Campamento del Monte. La entrado de los senderos cuesta 40 pesos por adulto.

[ES en subtitles] If you are looking for a Oaxaca beach escape tucked in nature on a mostly virgin beach, you should check out Casa Mariposa on Playa Tierra Blanca. This hotel is located 30 minutes from Puerto Escondido and is one of the closest beaches from Oaxaca city as it’s just minutes off the superhighway. Casa Mariposas Playa Tierra Blanca is a boutique hotel with just a handful of rooms, with lots of beautiful decoration, and air conditioning. The hotel features a pool with ocean view, including a shallow kids section. Plus beachfront seating and all rooms are just steps from the sea. The hotel also includes a very modern, high end shared kitchen to prepare your meals. Rates range from $2000-$3350 per night depending on season. This is the perfect place to connect with nature, enjoy long beach walks, and poolside relaxing.

The morning light✨ and panoramic ocean views 🌊 from Casa Palma y Coco are enough reason to stay a few nights in Agua Blanca. But besides that, this beach is beautiful, mostly empty of visitors, and has several super delicious beach palapa restaurants, especially famous for their fresh oysters. La Luz mañanera ✨ y las vistas panorámicas Del Mar desde Casa Palma y Coco son razónes suficientes para visitar Agua Blanca por unas noches. Pero también la playa es hermosa, casi sin gente, y tiene unos restaurantes muy ricos, famosos por sus ostiones frescos.

A couple of weeks ago in @casa_sanagustin - the beautiful arts center in San Agustin Etla, founded by Maestro Francisco Toledo. Definitely worth a visit on your trip if you can make the time. ◇

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