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 10 days
Tips appreciated.
Mexico 5-day itinerary — my recommendations
Started by ScottishSteve · 13 Mar 2026 · 594 views
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:06
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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17 Mar 2026 at 17:32
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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18 Mar 2026 at 23:39
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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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 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:51
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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24 Mar 2026 at 10:12
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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