Planning first trip to Mexico. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 7 days
Tips appreciated.
Mexico first timer — need advice
Started by DCExplorer · 16 Mar 2026 · 1515 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 19:14
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:12
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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18 Mar 2026 at 22:10
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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19 Mar 2026 at 21:22
How's the weather there compared to the Philippines?
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21 Mar 2026 at 12:10
This matches my experience. Mexico is a solid destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:01
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:34
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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22 Mar 2026 at 17:42
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:09
How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:50
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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23 Mar 2026 at 10:14
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:07
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:26
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:22
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 00:21
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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