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 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Where to stay in Mexico — hotel recommendations
Started by NewcastleNick · 20 Mar 2026 · 928 views
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How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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