Returned from 12 days in Central Mexico.
Accommodation:
Serviced apartment near the action. $52/night.
Scene:
Improved recently. Fair pricing.
Highlights:
Impressive variety.
Overall: 7.5/10 - Solid destination.
Happy to answer questions.
Returning to Central Mexico after 3 years
Started by SunshineSteve · 22 Mar 2026 · 2436 views
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:27
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 08:08
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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27 Mar 2026 at 16:38
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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