Returned from 12 days in Central Mexico.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $58/night.
Scene:
Quieter but worthwhile. Negotiation possible.
Highlights:
Great provider on day 3.
Overall: 7.5/10 - Exceeded expectations.
Happy to answer questions.
Central Mexico — 10 day trip report
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This matches my experience. Central Mexico is one of my favorites.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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This matches my experience. Central Mexico is one of my favorites.
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27 Mar 2026 at 13:09
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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27 Mar 2026 at 15:08
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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27 Mar 2026 at 15:20
How does it compare to Thailand?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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