Safety info for Mexico:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Mexico
Started by DCExplorer · 26 Feb 2026 · 478 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 10:26
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26 Feb 2026 at 23:59
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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27 Feb 2026 at 18:02
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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1 Mar 2026 at 13:55
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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2 Mar 2026 at 01:54
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:09
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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4 Mar 2026 at 19:51
This matches my experience. Mexico is underrated.
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5 Mar 2026 at 10:15
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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6 Mar 2026 at 18:41
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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7 Mar 2026 at 23:05
Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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9 Mar 2026 at 04:17
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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10 Mar 2026 at 14:10
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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11 Mar 2026 at 15:41
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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11 Mar 2026 at 21:57
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:09
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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