If you ever find yourself in the mountains of Guerrero during a village festival, don’t be alarmed if you see a man in a jaguar mask leaping at another dressed as a farmer swinging a whip. You haven’t stumbled into a surreal jungle nightmare — you’ve entered the world of the Tlacololeros.

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a place where shoes are optional, sunsets come in full technicolor, and time slows to a whisper, let us introduce you to Thailand’s best-kept secret: **Koh Lipe**.