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Best areas in Mexico City/Puebla? Planning my first trip

Started by SunshineSteve · 10 Mar 2026 · 1719 views

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SunshineSteve member
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10 Mar 2026 at 15:44
Planning my first trip to Central Mexico. Read through the older threads but wanted to check if info is still current.

My main questions:
1. Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
2. Realistic daily budget including accommodation?
3. Any areas to avoid?
4. How is the quality compared to Colombia?
5. Uber or taxi?

Coming from Australia with experience in Southeast Asia but first time in Central Mexico.

Any recent reports or recommendations appreciated. Thanks!

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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CardiffChris member
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:44
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Cardiff, UK

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OttawaOliver member
#3
11 Mar 2026 at 20:44
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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BangkokVet member
#4
11 Mar 2026 at 21:44
Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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YorkshireLad member
#5
12 Mar 2026 at 12:44
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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PhillyFred member
#6
12 Mar 2026 at 18:44
Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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DallasDon member
#7
14 Mar 2026 at 14:44
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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EuroExplorer member
#8
15 Mar 2026 at 17:44
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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CalgaryKevin member
#9
16 Mar 2026 at 12:44
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Calgary Kevin — Calgary, Canada

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MapleLeafMike member
#10
17 Mar 2026 at 13:44
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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BuffaloBill member
#11
19 Mar 2026 at 08:44
Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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MidwestMark member
#12
21 Mar 2026 at 04:44
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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NorthernLights member
#13
22 Mar 2026 at 16:44
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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BostonBrady member
#14
24 Mar 2026 at 00:44
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.
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PortlandPaul member
#15
24 Mar 2026 at 20:44
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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VegasVince member
#16
25 Mar 2026 at 10:09
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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DublinDave member
#17
25 Mar 2026 at 14:09
Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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PortlandPaul member
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:09
First time was a learning experience. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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PattayaDave member
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:09
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $150/day all-in.

My tip: avoid weekends.
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HalifaxHarry member
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26 Mar 2026 at 06:44
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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