Returned from 12 days in Mexico.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $53/night.
Scene:
Better than expected. Prices up slightly.
Highlights:
GFE was next level.
Overall: 9/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Mexico — 10 day trip report
Started by KiwiKen · 17 Mar 2026 · 1942 views
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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20 Mar 2026 at 00:35
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:02
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:21
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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22 Mar 2026 at 15:19
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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22 Mar 2026 at 20:34
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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23 Mar 2026 at 02:30
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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25 Mar 2026 at 02:56
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:38
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:21
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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