Visited Central Mexico for 7 days. Solid experience. Scene is as described. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $110/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 8/10. Exceeded expectations.
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Central Mexico — tipping etiquette
Started by SunshineSteve · 5 Mar 2026 · 453 views
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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10 Mar 2026 at 20:07
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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11 Mar 2026 at 12:58
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:56
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:31
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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15 Mar 2026 at 22:10
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:04
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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