Planning first trip to General Information. 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 DetroitDan · 26 Feb 2026 · 579 views
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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How's the food there compared to the Philippines?
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3 Mar 2026 at 08:36
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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How's the nightlife there compared to the Philippines?
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6 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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8 Mar 2026 at 02:21
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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9 Mar 2026 at 04:32
This matches my experience. Mexico is great value for money.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:46
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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13 Mar 2026 at 15:32
This matches my experience. Mexico is a solid destination.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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17 Mar 2026 at 11:11
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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