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Mexico first timer — need advice

Started by DCExplorer · 16 Mar 2026 · 1489 views

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DCExplorer member
#1
16 Mar 2026 at 23:40
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.
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BristolBen member
#2
17 Mar 2026 at 19:14
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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PerthPete member
#3
17 Mar 2026 at 23:12
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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MontrealMax member
#4
18 Mar 2026 at 22:10
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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BuffaloBill member
#5
19 Mar 2026 at 21:22
How's the weather there compared to the Philippines?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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EdinburghEd member
#6
21 Mar 2026 at 12:10
This matches my experience. Mexico is a solid destination.
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ScottishSteve member
#7
22 Mar 2026 at 02:01
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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MelbourneMarc member
#8
22 Mar 2026 at 05:08
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.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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PhillyFred member
#9
22 Mar 2026 at 07:34
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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NewcastleNick member
#10
22 Mar 2026 at 17:24
Did you feel safe carrying cash?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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VegasVince member
#11
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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FKKNovice member
#12
22 Mar 2026 at 23:09
How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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NashvilleNate member
#13
22 Mar 2026 at 23:50
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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YorkshireLad member
#14
23 Mar 2026 at 10:14
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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OttawaOliver member
#15
23 Mar 2026 at 10:26
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.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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OzzieTravels member
#16
23 Mar 2026 at 13:07
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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PortlandPaul member
#17
23 Mar 2026 at 14:26
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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KiwiKen member
#18
23 Mar 2026 at 15:22
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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CalgaryKevin member
#19
23 Mar 2026 at 17:40
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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CanuckTraveller member
#20
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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