Not shown in the photograph: subsequent shivers from chilly Mexican waters.
"I took this in Atlixco, México. We could hear the rush of the river from the old hacienda we were using as a location. Se we went there, shooting from time to time in the middle of the road, hiding from the people around us, until we found it. Poly, the model, said it was cold, but she loved the idea of being naked in nature. She said that was the best part of the shoot. Next time, we'll remember to bring a towel."
-Andrés Castañeda
Go: By car, and hour and forty five minutes southeast of Mexico City.
Stay: The best options can be found in Mexico City and neighboring Puebla.
Eat: Chiles en nogada, poblano chiles filled with picadillo (a mixture usually containing shredded meat, fruits, and spices) topped with a walnut-based cream sauce and pomegranate seeds.
Drink: Agua Fresca, especially Flor de Jamiaca, hibiscus flower.