All Things Mexico

Traveling to Mexico? Hosting a Retreat in Mexico? Relocating?

Have questions? Feeling lost and anxious? Not sure where to start?
It’s okay. That’s where I come in.

From solo travel to group travel to officially moving to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in October 2021, I’ve done it all. I’ve made the mistakes, found myself in some hilarious, sometimes stressful situations, and learned from them. I’m here to help relieve any anxiety you may be feeling about your upcoming trip, study abroad semester, or permanent move to Mexico by answering all the random questions you can’t type in a search bar.

Consultation Services

  • Alyssa Pfennig

    25-MINUTE LIGHTNING CONSULTATION

    If you have general, quick questions about your travels to San Miguel de Allende or elsewhere in Mexico and would like some itinerary suggestions or recommendations for your retreat, but feel comfortable doing the rest on your own, or maybe just want to walk through your existing itinerary to have the sign-off that it all looks ok, then this is the consultation for you!

    In our 25-minute “lightning” consultation, you can ask any questions you’re a little confused about and get an answer from someone who knows. Ask me anything on your mind pertaining to your trip, whether that be logistical questions, how to find the best retreats venues, recommendations for ceremonial leaders or ideas, the best anniversary dinner spot, basic itinerary guidance, or sharing your existing itinerary for feedback! A written recap is not provided after our call, so make sure to take notes during it!

    WHAT YOU GET:

    ✔️25 minute, one-on-one Zoom call

    ✔️No consultation recap provided after – make sure to take notes during our call 🙂

    ✔️Curated travel advice and recommendations for your retreat, vacation or more

    ✔️Personal insights and suggestions

    ✔️Questions answered quickly and efficiently

  • Wellness Retreat in San Miguel de Allende

    55-MINUTE COMPLETE CONSULTATION

    The full package – if you are starting from zero, have no idea where to begin, or are just confused beyond all belief, then this consultation is for you!

    In our 55-minute consultation, we will walk through your entire trip to San Miguel to Allende or in Mexico from beginning to end, building out your itinerary together according to your specific wants and interests and answering any questions you might have along the way.

    In addition to curated travel advice or retreat planning recommendations, suggestions provided during our call, after our call you will receive an entire recap in writing that includes your itinerary laid out day by day, step by step transportation instructions for each city, hotel/city neighborhood recommendations, restaurant/bar/cafe recommendations, a full list of things to do and see in each city, and recommendations for experiences or excursions in each city. While I don’t book anything for you, your recap will include website links to all experiences and hotels so that you can easily book it or organize yourself.

    *Please note: if your trip to San Miguel de Allende or elsewhere in Mexico is a party of 10+, will be longer than 3 weeks, please see our “Customized Consultation” below!

    WHAT YOU GET:

    ✔️55 minute, one-on-one Zoom call

    ✔️Full consultation recap in writing provided after our call

    ✔️Curated travel advice and recommendations

    ✔️Personalized trip planning and mapping

  • San Miguel de Allende

    CUSTOMIZED CONSULTATION

    Spending a month traveling around Mexico? Planning a retreat in Mexico with 10+ attendees? Considering a relocation to Mexico? Planning a massive family vacation with 15 of your closest cousins? If you’re interested in the 55-minute consultation but your trip to Mexico consists of any of the following:

    ✨A large party of 10+ people

    ✨Will be 3+ weeks long (excluding Study Abroad and singular city long-term stays)

    Then we need more time to curate your retreat, perfect vacation or relocation strategy! Please contact Alyssa at the contact form below, or alternatively email hello@alyssapfennig.com for a customized consultation length & rate according to your needs.

    WHAT YOU GET:

    ✔️Customized length consultation according to your needs

    ✔️Full consultation recap in writing provided after our call

    ✔️Curated travel advice and recommendations for your retreat, long-term travel or vacation

    ✔️Personalized trip or retreat panning and mapping

"HOW TO’S” IN MEXICO" FOR YOUR BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

From what to expect when you arrive, transportation, ceremonial and shaman connections, and all things I wish I had known about Mexican culture!

  • Solo travel tips and advice

  • What to expect when you arrive

  • Navigating airports and train stations

  • Transportation within Mexico

  • How to buy tickets for tourist attractions

  • Things I wish I’d known

  • Navigating restaurants, bars, and cafes

  • Mexican culture tips and advice

  • Safety tips

  • Recommendations for a ceremonial leader, plant medicine experience and shamans (aka curanderos/as)

PLANNING YOUR RETREAT OR TRIP TO MEXICO

From city recommendations, length of stay, budgeting, selecting the right venue, what to wear and much more, I’m ready to help!

  • Retreat venue and location suggestions for retreat leaders

  • Ceremonial leader recommendations and ideas

  • Itinerary suggestions for solo travelers

  • Itinerary suggestions for first-timers

  • City recommendations

  • Length of stay advice

  • Order of city visitation

  • Activity recommendations

  • How much to budget

  • What to wear and pack

  • Food recommendations

  • Restaurant and hotel recommendations

  • COVID updates within Mexico

STUDYING ABROAD OR MOVING ABROAD TO MEXICO

Where do you buy toiletries? How do you find a doctor? What in the world are chilaquiles? Let’s get you prepared!

  • What to pack & bring with you

  • What NOT to pack & bring with you

  • How to move your pets

  • How to move your belongings

  • Where to buy things: school supplies, makeup, haircare, skincare

  • Mexican health insurance for foreigners

  • Navigating Mexican bureaucracy

  • Safety tips

*Please note: I am unable to provide visa or other legal advice at this time. If this is something you are searching for, please email me and I can connect you to someone who can help.

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