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How to Spend Christmas Alone (and Love It) in Mexico

Feeling festive and fancy? Why not spend Christmas alone in Mexico? It's the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays and enjoy some much-needed solitude. From visiting ancient ruins to lounging on pristine beaches, there's something for everyone in this vibrant country.

Mexicanist

Dec 16, 2024 — 3 min read

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Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year. Or so they say. For most, it’s a festival of twinkling lights, syrupy carols, and a family gathering that’s about as harmonious as a sack of feral cats. But if you find yourself alone this Christmas and in Mexico, you might just discover that solitude and a touch of Latin flair could be the ultimate antidote to tinsel tyranny.

Let’s start with the obvious: you’re alone. That’s not a bad thing. It means no arguing over who ruined the turkey or whose turn it is to explain Bitcoin to Aunt Mildred. In Mexico, you’re free from the societal pressure to fake delight at another pair of novelty socks. Instead, you can revel in the fact that you’re your own boss this holiday season.

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