{"id":568525,"date":"2023-04-02T22:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T19:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/"},"modified":"2023-04-02T22:31:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T19:31:45","slug":"50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"#50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39b7cd6ab9f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39b7cd6ab9f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Mexico_and_the_Mexicans\" >Mexico and the Mexicans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#About_the_Mexicans\" >About the Mexicans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Weather_in_Mexico\" >Weather in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#When_to_travel_to_Mexico\" >When to travel to Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Is_it_safe_to_travel_in_Mexico\" >Is it safe to travel in Mexico?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Mexican_culture_and_history\" >Mexican culture and history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Travel_in_Mexico\" >Travel in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#What_to_visit_in_Mexico\" >What to visit in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Eat_and_Drink_in_Mexico\" >Eat and Drink in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Money_and_costs_of_traveling_in_Mexico\" >Money and costs of traveling in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_travel_to_Mexico\" >How much does it cost to travel to Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#How_are_tips_in_Mexico\" >How are tips in Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#How_to_travel_in_Mexico\" >How to travel in Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Other_things_I_need_to_know_before_traveling_to_Mexico\" >Other things I need to know before traveling to Mexico<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Do_I_need_an_adapter_for_Mexico\" >Do I need an adapter for Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#How_is_the_internet_in_Mexico\" >How is the internet in Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Do_I_need_a_visa_to_enter_Mexico\" >Do I need a visa to enter Mexico?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/50-things-you-need-to-know-before-traveling-to-mexico\/#Bonus_%E2%80%93_Mexico_Travel_Guide\" >Bonus \u2013 Mexico Travel Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Mexico is a dream destination for many! It has beaches and cenotes, it has culture, it has famous monuments and others not so much, it has tasty, diverse and creative food\u2026 It has everything we need for a fabulous <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> and then some! It is no coincidence that it is one of the world\u2019s best and biggest tourist destinations!<\/p>\n<p>There are few countries where we spent more time than Mexico\u2026 We traveled by plane, boat, bus, and <em>colectivos<\/em>. We know a good part of the country, but Mexico is so extensive and so diverse that it\u2019s challenging to truly know the whole country.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, there are some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> characteristics and travel tips that are valid for the entire country. Thus, we are going to present the 50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico, looking at the people, the tourism, the best travel destinations, the best ways to travel, food, costs, and much more\u2026<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" alt=\"things I need to know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-768x599.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 1 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"things I need to know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Castillo-de-Chapultepec-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-768x599.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 1 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of Mexico at Castillo de Chapultepec in Mexico City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_and_the_Mexicans\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_and_the_Mexicans\"><\/span>Mexico and the Mexicans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1 Located in North America, Mexico is a huge country (the 13th largest in the world) with enormous geographic diversity. Despite this, Mexico borders only 3 countries, the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south.<\/p>\n<p>#2 Mexico is a federated state with 31 states (plus the federal district of Mexico City). Some of the best-known and most popular among travelers are Yucat\u00e1n, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Baja California, and Jalisco.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" alt=\"things to know about mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-768x536.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 2 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"things to know about mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iglesia-de-San-Juan-Chamula-Mexico-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 2 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iglesia de San Juan Chamula \u2013 a church with Maya and Christian influence in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#3 As we mentioned, it is an incredibly diverse country with deserts, volcanoes, plains, tropical forests, and paradisiacal beaches.<\/p>\n<p>However, one of the most striking characteristics of Mexico is that its central zone reaches very high altitudes. The top of the largest volcanoes greatly exceeds 5,000 meters in altitude, and the metropolitan area of Mexico City is at around 2400 meters.<\/p>\n<p>The highest point in Mexico is Orizaba Peak, at 5,700 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"everything i need to known before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 3 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous.jpg\" alt=\"everything i need to known before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volcanoes-Mexico-City-famous-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 3 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mexico City Volcanoes in Mexico | photo by lucidwaters via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Mexicans\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Mexicans\"><\/span>About the Mexicans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#4 With nearly 130 million inhabitants, Mexico is the 10th most populous country in the world and the first whose official language is Spanish. Its capital, Mexico City, is one of the largest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>#5 The Mexican population is very diverse but also difficult to quantify. There are large percentages of indigenous, white, and mestizo populations, however, the percentages vary greatly depending on the criteria used.<\/p>\n<p>There are also small percentages of black Mexicans and Asian Mexicans. But if we look at the absolute numbers, we notice it is a lot of people.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" alt=\"everything you need to know before visiting Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-768x566.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 4 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"everything you need to know before visiting Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/making-tortillas-in-Mexico-768x566.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 4 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mexican women making tortillas at the Chaya Maya restaurant in the city of Merida, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#6 Between about 12 and 23 million people in Mexico are (or consider themselves) indigenous. Thus, Mexico has the largest indigenous population in the Americas.<\/p>\n<p>The indigenous population is widely distributed throughout the country and includes the Nahua (Aztecas), the Mayas, the Zapotecs, and the Mixtecs, among others.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" alt=\"everything about Mexico and the mexicans\" class=\"wp-image-29224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-768x551.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 5 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things.jpg\" alt=\"everything about Mexico and the mexicans\" class=\"wp-image-29224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Aztecs-in-Mexico-famous-things-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 5 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aztec Calendar at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#7 Despite all this diversity, practically everyone speaks Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, it is very useful to speak Spanish or at least a little bit. It helps communication a lot, and people like foreigners who speak (try) their language. With some training, it is pretty easy for us, as we are native Portuguese speakers.<\/p>\n<p>In tourism-related services, there are quite a few people who speak English, but don\u2019t assume that everyone speaks or should do so.<\/p>\n<p>#8 We found contact with Mexicans extremely pleasant. They are naturally super friendly and are always very curious to know where we are from due to our weird broken, but understandable, Spanish. It sounds like Spanish to them; they understand more or less what we say, but it\u2019s definitely not real Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from a few exceptions in very touristy areas, the sellers are also not too insistent, which makes the whole experience of traveling much more pleasant.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-29223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 6 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-29223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-canals-of-Xochimilco-Mexico-City-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 6 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boats at Xochimilco in Mexico City | photo by lucidwaters via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Weather in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#9 As mentioned above, Mexico is huge and very diverse. You could write an article (or several) just about the climate in Mexico. The differences between the north and south are enormous, and then there is the issue of altitude.<\/p>\n<p>The west coast and the highlands of the north center are generally arid, but as you go south, it gets increasingly rainy. As for the southern part of Mexico, the climate is already tropical. That is very rainy and high temperatures all year round.<\/p>\n<p>In virtually the whole country, the rainy season is in the summer, and the hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the worst months being September and October, as they are also the hottest.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the altitude is vital for the central zones of Mexico. Due to the altitude, cities such as Puebla and Mexico City have mild climates throughout most of the year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" alt=\"reasons to visit Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-768x509.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 7 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"reasons to visit Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bacalar-Lagoon-Mexico-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 7 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bacalar Lagoon, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_travel_to_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_travel_to_Mexico\"><\/span>When to travel to Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#10 The best time to travel to Mexico completely depends on where in Mexico you are going.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to go to the south, and the beaches, the ideal is to go between February and May. This avoids hurricanes and higher temperatures. Note that in summer the temperatures and humidity are sometimes too high to totally enjoy the place.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a trip around Christmas and New Year, note that it will probably be better to go to the west coast and Baja California, as in Yucatan and Quintana Roo the weather is still not ideal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Best time to visit Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-768x506.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 8 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Best time to visit Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Playa-del-Carmen-Mexico-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 8 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa del Carmen in Mexico | things i need to know before traveling to Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Is it safe to travel in Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#11 Safety is one of the most talked about topics when thinking about traveling in Mexico. And although there are some reasons for this as there are globally high levels of crime (kidn<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing, extortion, and robbery on public roads as well as on public transport), the reality is not as bad as is often presumed.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to know which regions and states are the most problematic and avoid them. The worst zones in Mexico are potentially very dangerous and should be avoided. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/mexico-travel-advisory.html\">You can see here the information updated by the American government.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" alt=\"is it safe to travel o Mexico?\" class=\"wp-image-31963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-768x544.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 9 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"is it safe to travel o Mexico?\" class=\"wp-image-31963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Monumento-a-La-Patria-Merida-Mexico-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 9 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monument to La Patria in Merida, Mexico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#12 In practice, you should always pay attention while traveling in public transportation, stations, and other busy places \u2013 like everywhere else in the world. Walking at night should also be done with caution.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, our experience in Mexico was extremely pleasant. Initially, we felt some tension because some reports we read were disturbing but as we got to know the countries we became more and more relaxed.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, we had a perfectly normal life, walked everywhere, and used public transport almost daily. We never felt in danger or in a more tense situation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" alt=\"About trips to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-768x509.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 10 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins.jpg\" alt=\"About trips to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/View-of-Mexico-City-famous-thins-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 10 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial view of Mexico City | jkraft5 photo via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexican_culture_and_history\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexican_culture_and_history\"><\/span>Mexican culture and history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#13 The territory where we find Mexico today has a rich history, with several civilizations that left immense ruins, ancient cities, pyramids, temples, and, of course, unique and fascinating cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous are the Aztecs, Mayans, Olmecs, Zapotecs, and Teotihuacans. It is important to note that these cultures did not all emerge simultaneously, nor occupied the entire territory, but they were replacing each other, appearing and disappearing in different regions.<\/p>\n<p>If you like this theme, we strongly advise visiting the Anthropological Museum in Mexico City. Take at least half a day (or a full day if you like museums) because it\u2019s a whole world to explore!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Mexico culture and history before travel\" class=\"wp-image-29228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 11 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico culture and history before travel\" class=\"wp-image-29228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Museum-National-of-Anthropology-famous-things-in-Mexico-City-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 11 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City \u2013 a great place to learn about Central American civilizations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#14 The arrival of the Spaniards in America marked a new phase in the history of Mexico. First, the conquest and then the colonization of Mexico. In 1521 Hernan Cort\u00e9s conquered Tenochtitl\u00e1n (now Mexico City) and then the rest of the territory.<\/p>\n<p>This phase is marked by the enslavement of indigenous peoples but also by the development of Mexican culture and the formation of the basis for what Mexico is today. The Spanish colony was called the Viceroyalty of New Spain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good to know: <\/strong>In addition to territories in America, New Spain also included the Philippines. Therefore, Mexico and the Philippines have a strong relationship and influence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" alt=\"visiting the pyramids is a must in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 12 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous.jpg\" alt=\"visiting the pyramids is a must in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Teotihuacan-Mexico-City-famous-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 12 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Archeological zone of Teotihuacan close to Mexico City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#15 The Viceroyalty fell in 1821 with the independence of Mexico. The 19th century was very agitated in Mexico, with several wars, coups, and regime changes.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Mexico is a politically stable country with regular and democratic elections.<\/p>\n<p>#16 One of the best-known things about Mexico is, without a doubt, the drug cartel situation. It is constantly portrayed in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> and series and regularly appears in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>. This is not the article to discuss this issue, nor are we the right people to do so.<\/p>\n<p>However, we have to mention that in everyday life in Mexico, and especially for those who are in Mexico on a trip, this is not an issue. Apart from sometimes seeing impressive police devices, nothing else reminds us of this serious <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> crisis in the country.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"how to travel to mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 13 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things.jpg\" alt=\"how to travel to mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mexico-city-famous-things-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 13 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traffic in Mexico City | everything you need to know before traveling to Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Travel in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#17 Tourism is one of the essential sectors of the Mexican economy. Before Covid, Mexico received 100 million tourists a year, corresponding to revenues of around USD 25B, or 2% of GDP.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, Mexico is one of the most touristic countries in the world. In 2020, already with the pandemic underway, it received more than 50 million visitors, i.e., the 3rd in the world.<\/p>\n<p>#18 As you would expect, most visitors to Mexico are Americans and Canadians. There are also quite a few Europeans, but no other single nationality stands out.<\/p>\n<p>Most tourism in Mexico is resort tourism. Thus, many of the tourists who visit Mexico go to resorts and stay in resorts, taking some tours nearby.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Where to go in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31498\" width=\"885\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-768x476.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 14 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31498\" width=\"885\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cancun-Coast-Mexico-DP-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 14 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cancun Hotel Zone in Mexico | Photo jdross75 via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#19 Interestingly, in our experience in Mexico, we saw many Europeans traveling, much more than Americans and Canadians.<\/p>\n<p>Our explanation for this is that because we travel as backpackers, we end up seeing more backpackers, and we don\u2019t go to the resorts or more luxurious places that Americans frequent.<\/p>\n<p>#20 Mexicans travel a lot within their own country. In virtually all the tours we did, and in almost all the cities, we met Mexicans who were traveling and wanted to know the culture, history, and landmarks of Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>This left us surprised but also very satisfied. It\u2019s good to know that there is already a middle class in Mexico with enough purchasing power to travel and enjoy getting to know their country and everything it offers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" alt=\"Best guide to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-768x465.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 15 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Best guide to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Puerto-Vallarta-Beaches-Mexico-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 15 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puerto Vallarta beach in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#21 In Mexico, there are 35 UNESCO heritage sites, of which 27 are cultural heritage, 9 are natural heritage, and 4 are mixed. These are spread across the country, but mainly in the center and south.<\/p>\n<p>For obvious reasons, we won\u2019t list here all the UNESCO sites in Mexico, but some of the best-known include several historical centers (Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca), many pre-Columbian ruins (Monte Alban, Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan), and some wonders (Sian Kaan, Pacific Islands, Butterfly Reserve).<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/statesparties\/mx\">You can see the complete list here.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" alt=\"Best Mexico atractions\" class=\"wp-image-30149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-768x476.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 16 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Best Mexico atractions\" class=\"wp-image-30149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Monte-Alban-in-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 16 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monte Alban archaeological zone in Oaxaca, Mexico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#22 Alongside the many UNESCO heritage sites, the Mexican government created the Pueblos M\u00e1gicos project to make known many of Mexico\u2019s natural, cultural, and historical wonders.<\/p>\n<p>Created in 2001, the project currently has 132 magical pueblos spread across the country. Although this is primarily a marketing initiative, seeing their list and the reasons they were nominated is also an excellent way to look for interesting activities and destinations for our trip.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"everything about traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 17 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"everything about traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Catedral-de-San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 17 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Catedral de San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico \u2013 One of Mexico\u2019s magical pueblos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_visit_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_visit_in_Mexico\"><\/span>What to visit in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#23 Mexico is huge and has an almost endless number of tourist attractions. It would be impossible to include all the destinations in Mexico in this guide, but we think it is very important to talk a little about the best destinations, the most popular regions, and also some famous landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>#24 The beaches and year-round high temperatures are the main reason tourists choose Mexico as a vacation destination. In our opinion, the best beaches in Mexico are on the Caribbean coast in the state of Quintana Roo. Some of our favorite beaches include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playa Delfines in Cancun \u2013 excellent public beach in Cancun\u2019s hotel zone<\/li>\n<li>Pescadores and Las Palmas beaches in Tulum \u2013 in our opinion, the best beaches in Mexico. They are the perfect postcard for Mexico.<\/li>\n<li>Mahahual Beach \u2013 Excellent beach and very little visited, compared to most on this list;<\/li>\n<li>Akumal Beach \u2013 Beautiful beach within a protected area where you can also go snorkeling to see turtles.<\/li>\n<li>Ponta Esmeralda Beach in Playa del Carmen \u2013 In our opinion, the best urban beach in Mexico. Very easy access and excellent sand and water.<\/li>\n<li>Bacalar \u2013 Freshwater beach at Laguna de Bacalar. It has no sand, but the water has unbelievable tones and is very pleasant for swimming all year round.<\/li>\n<li>Holbox \u2013 An island with paradisiacal beaches, little infrastructure but already plenty of accommodation, and a large hippie and hippie chic community. Here we especially like the beach of Punta Cocos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Where to go in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 18 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Where to go in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Tulum-Beach-in-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 18 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful Tulum beach in Mexico \u2013 Playa Ruinas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#25 The Pacific coast also has a lot of beach areas, but these are much more known as surfing beaches than diving\/swimming beaches.<\/p>\n<p>The water is warm all year round, but normally the sands are quite small or non-existent. We were especially disappointed with the city beaches in Puerto Vallarta as they were not at all pleasant. However, there are some stunning and pleasant beaches in this area, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Playa Colomitos \u2013 a small but beautiful beach south of Puerto Vallarta;<\/li>\n<li>Playa Yelapa \u2013 Superb beach in the fishing village of Yelapa. Access only by boat. Going to the beach and the village is an experience;<\/li>\n<li>Playa Patzcuarito \u2013 Deserted beach near Sayulita. It is a beach with long sand, and warm water, but you need to be careful with the relatively large waves.<\/li>\n<li>Sayulita Beach \u2013 Beautiful urban beach with a long stretch of sand. The sand is a mixture of black and yellow volcanic sand, giving the beach a different look.<\/li>\n<li>San Pancho Beach \u2013 Another beach with a long stretch of sand, great for walking and enjoying the excellent weather and the water, swell permitting. It is perfect for surfing, but you must be careful with swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The beaches of Los Cabos in Baja California are also very well known and famous, but we didn\u2019t have the opportunity to go there, so we can\u2019t recommend any.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" alt=\"things to know when traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-768x538.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 19 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"things to know when traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Yelapa-Beach-near-Puerto-Vallarta-Mexico-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 19 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa Yelapa near Puerto Vallarta in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#26 Still regarding the beaches in Mexico, it is essential to note that many beaches do not have public access. Or at least it\u2019s very complicated. Most beaches in the hotel zones are practically private beaches, and only hotel guests have access.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, the experience that each person has varies significantly with the resort they choose, and not just with the region\/city. It is also quite frustrating for those who are not in resorts, as they have limited access to beaches.<\/p>\n<p>This happens in practically all the most famous areas of Mexico, like Canc\u00fan, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos. However, note that all the beaches described above are public and relatively easy to access.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" alt=\"planning a travel to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-768x560.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 20 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP.jpg\" alt=\"planning a travel to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Resorts-in-Cancun-Mexico-DP-768x560.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 20 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cancun Mexico Resorts | Photo by jdross75 via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#27 Cenotes are another of the most popular attractions in Mexico, particularly in the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula. A cenote is an underground chamber that permanently contains fresh water.<\/p>\n<p>There are cenotes of many different types, shapes, and sizes. The most common ones are cave-shaped, semi-open, and open. The cave-shaped ones are newer, while the open ones are older.<\/p>\n<p>The cenotes also have very different dimensions, from very small to many tens of meters. Many cenotes have crystal-clear water and are great for swimming and even scuba diving.<\/p>\n<p>Cenotes are spread all over the peninsula, and it\u2019s complicated to say which ones are the best. It is possible to visit cenotes from virtually any city in the region, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Merida, and Valladolid.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the cenotes are virtually all private, and we must pay a ticket to enter. Prices vary greatly, from 50 Pesos to 300 or 400 per person.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"How to prepare for a Mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 21 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"How to prepare for a Mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cenote-in-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 21 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the Cenotes in Yucatan, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#28 The ruins of pre-Columbian civilizations are another of Mexico\u2019s biggest attractions. There is an almost endless number of ruins in Mexico from several different civilizations. Some are very well known, others not so much, but the diversity is immense.<\/p>\n<p>As we mentioned, there were many civilizations besides the famous Mayans and Aztecs, and almost all of them left ruins, pyramids, and times scattered throughout the country. Some of the most famous and popular are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chichen Itza \u2013 Mayan city ruins in Yucat\u00e1n;<\/li>\n<li>Teotihuacan \u2013 Ruins of the Teotiuahcan civilization (later, the Aztecs also used them) near Mexico City;<\/li>\n<li>Monte Alban \u2013 Zapateca city ruins in Oaxaca;<\/li>\n<li>Coba \u2013 Mayan city ruins in Quintana Roo;<\/li>\n<li>Palenque \u2013 Mayan Ruins in Chiapas;<\/li>\n<li>Uxma- Mayan Ruins in Yucatan;<\/li>\n<li>El Taj\u00edn \u2013 Totonacas Ruins in Veracruz;<\/li>\n<li>Tula \u2013 Olmec Ruins in Hidalgo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" alt=\"How to travel in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-768x536.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 22 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"How to travel in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Mexico-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 22 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the 7 Wonders of the World \u2013 Chichen Itza in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#29 Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world. With more than 20M inhabitants, its metropolitan area has more than twice the population of Portugal or Greece. Naturally, it is a city with incredible action and life.<\/p>\n<p>The experience of spending a few days in Mexico City and exploring its many neighborhoods, historic areas, and parks is unique in Mexico. In our opinion, anyone who doesn\u2019t visit Mexico City will never really get to know Mexico. Some of the places not to be missed in Mexico are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The historical center that includes the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Post Office Palace, the Palace of Fine Arts, the tile house, Templo Mayor, and the Z\u00f3calo;<\/li>\n<li>Some of the typical and chic neighborhoods like La Condesa, Roma Norte and Roma Sur, Polanco, and Coyoacan;<\/li>\n<li>Huge Chapultepec Urban Park with its woods, lakes, museums, street vendors, and much more. We must mention the Museum of Anthropology, one of the most fascinating we have ever visited.<\/li>\n<li>Frida Kahlo\u2019s House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"things to known before travelling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 23 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City.jpg\" alt=\"things to known before travelling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-29225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Zocalo-famous-Mexico-City-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 23 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zocalo in Mexico City | photo by dubassy via Depositphotos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#30 Just south of Mexico City is the city of Puebla, one of our favorite cities in Mexico. It\u2019s a big city, but the historic center is walkable, and with a spring climate all year round, it\u2019s really perfect for discovering its corners that way.<\/p>\n<p>Puebla is also famous in Mexico for its delicious food with some dishes unique to Mexico, such as mole poblano, Arabic tacos, and above all, <em>chile en nogada<\/em>. But beyond the typical dishes, it is above all a city where you can eat well practically everywhere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"How to travel in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-28521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 24 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"How to travel in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-28521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Cathedral-of-Puebla-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 24 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puebla Cathedral in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#31 Oaxaca is another top destination in Mexico. It is a city with many and varied points of interest, from its colonial architecture, colorful houses, and typical Mexican food to events throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Among the events, we have to highlight the dia de los muertos. Dia de los muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico, but it is especially important in Oaxaca, which is why every year, thousands of Mexicans and foreigners flock to Oaxaca the week of November 2nd to celebrate and honor the dead.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the attractions in the city, Oaxaca is also the base for two of the most spectacular monuments in Mexico, the ruins of Monte Alban (our favorite ruins in Mexico) and Hierve el Agua (a petrified waterfall that only exists in 2 places in the world).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" alt=\"Independent travel guide to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-768x491.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 25 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Independent travel guide to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hierve-el-Agua-Oaxaca-Mexico-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 25 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hierve el Agua (a petrified waterfall that only exists in 2 places in the world) near Oaxaca, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#32 The state of Chiapas in southern Mexico is one of the poorest in the country, but it is also one of the most captivating. It is a mountainous state with immense natural wonders, cultural attractions, and impressive monuments.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to visit a breathtaking region of Mexico outside the usual and popular beaches of the Yutacan, we advise you to include Chiapas in your itinerary. Some of the places not to be missed are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canyon de Sumiedero;<\/li>\n<li>El Chiflon Waterfalls;<\/li>\n<li>Montebello lakes;<\/li>\n<li>Ruins of Palenque;<\/li>\n<li>Center of San Cristobal de las Casas;<\/li>\n<li>Church of San Juan de Chamula and its shamanic and syncretist rituals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" alt=\"Everthing about Mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-768x508.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 26 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Everthing about Mexico travel\" class=\"wp-image-31919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Canon-de-Sumiedero-Mexico-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 26 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canyon de Sumiedero in Chiapas Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#33 In addition to all the destinations and activities above, Mexico has dozens of beautiful cities with colonial buildings, colorful houses, and streets full of charm. Some of them are well-known, while others are a little less.<\/p>\n<p>Two cities we haven\u2019t even mentioned yet were considered among the best destinations in the world in 2022, San Miguel de Allende and M\u00e9rida. Still, there are many others, such as Quer\u00e9taro, Guanajuato, Valladolid, and San Luis de Potosi, among others.<\/p>\n<p>San Miguel de Allende is located in the state of Guanajuato, north of Mexico City, and is a real-life fairy tale. It is extremely popular with American expats and Instagrammers due to its beauty, safety, and activities.<\/p>\n<p>M\u00e9rida is the capital of the state of Yucat\u00e1n and is considered the safest city in Mexico. It was one of the first places we visited, and we liked it so much that we decided to stay for a few more days.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the brightly colored houses, colonial architecture, and imposing buildings, M\u00e9rida is also perfectly located to visit many attractions such as ruins, beaches, cenotes, and natural parks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-31915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 27 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-31915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 27 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Parroquia de San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_and_Drink_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_and_Drink_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Eat and Drink in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#34 Based on pre-Columbian food but with a huge culinary influence, Mexican food is one of the best-known and most popular in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The creativity and diversity of dishes that exist in Mexico is fascinating and unforgettable. Especially when we note that the essential ingredients of traditional Mexican cuisine are relatively few: corn, beans, and chiles.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very difficult to find a Mexican dish that doesn\u2019t have one, or two, and usually even these three ingredients. Other widely used indigenous ingredients include cacao, coffee, avocado, tomato, pumpkin, and vanilla.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Things to known before going to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 28 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Things to known before going to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Market-in-Oaxaca-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 28 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oaxaca market is the ideal place to eat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#35 One of the surprising characteristics (there are exceptions, of course) of food in Mexico is that it uses little salt and, in addition to chiles (and there are many diverse ones), is relatively unseasoned. It is often the sauces that give the food its flavor and spiciness.<\/p>\n<p>However, be careful because sauces are usually very hot (really!). Interestingly, when they are not spicy hot, they are often sweetened.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d842e14c\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-5bd222b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c96835a7\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c96835a7\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0efe8ded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"177\" height=\"187\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0efe8ded\" alt=\"bulb on 50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico\" title=\"bulb_on\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bulb_on.svg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"177\" height=\"187\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0efe8ded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bulb_on.svg\" alt=\"bulb on 50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico\" title=\"bulb_on\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0e0bd775\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e0bd775\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<p><strong>Top Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7beaeaf4\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<p>We strongly advise you always to confirm that the sauce you will use, or order is spicy. If they say just a bit, it\u2019s too spicy for us. If they say yes, we learn not to risk it\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Things to known when visiting Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 29 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes.jpg\" alt=\"Things to known when visiting Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cochinita-Pibil-Yucatan-Mexico-dishes-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 29 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cochinita Pibil suckling pig made in the underground oven) one of the traditional dishes of Yucatan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#36 Some of the best Mexican food dishes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chile en Nogada \u2013 Originally from Puebla, it is a typical dish that is eaten mainly around Mexico\u2019s independence day.<\/li>\n<li>Mole Poblano \u2013 Typical sauce from Puebla made with dozens of ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>B\u00edrria \u2013 Stewed meat typical of Jalisco. Originally goat, but there are lots of other meats too.<\/li>\n<li>Sete Moles de Oaxaca \u2013 Seven different original sauces from Oaxaca, some famous for having chocolate. They are served with meat, usually chicken.<\/li>\n<li>Pozole \u2013 Delicious soup of Aztec origin with corn, tortilla, and chicken.<\/li>\n<li>Cochinita Pibil \u2013 typical Yucatan dish based on shredded stewed pork.<\/li>\n<li>Enchiladas \u2013 tortilla chips dipped in spicy sauces and stuffed with vegetables and meat.<\/li>\n<li>Chilaquiles \u2013 Typical breakfast that takes tortilla, egg and a delicious sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that in addition to being globally creative and delicious, Mexican food is also regional. There are lots of regional dishes that are practically only consumed in one city or state.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"best foods o eat in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-28528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 30 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"best foods o eat in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-28528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Chiles-en-nogada-Puebla-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 30 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mexico\u2019s national dish \u2013 Chile en Nogada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#37 In addition to traditional and regional food, street food is also extremely popular. Mexicans and tourists alike love to eat on the street, whether for taste, convenience, or price.<\/p>\n<p>Every city has several food vendors, usually close to parks, the Z\u00f3calo, and public transport. In Mexico City, the quantity and diversity are overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best-known street foods in Mexico include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn tortillas<\/li>\n<li>Tacos with different types of meats<\/li>\n<li>quesadillas<\/li>\n<li>burritos<\/li>\n<li>tamales<\/li>\n<li>tostadas<\/li>\n<li>pies<\/li>\n<li>marquesitas<\/li>\n<li>Elotes and Esquites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"what foods o eat when traveling in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 31 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food.jpg\" alt=\"what foods o eat when traveling in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-30919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tacos-de-Tripa-in-Mexico-City-Mexico-food-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 31 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tacos \u2013 the most famous street food in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#38 In addition to the many typical dishes of Mexican cuisine, there is also a massive variety of drinks. Some are extremely well known, others not so much.<\/p>\n<p>Mexico\u2019s two most popular alcoholic beverages are tequila and mezcal. Both are made from Agave, but tequila can only be made from a specific species of Agave, while mezcal is made from several species.<\/p>\n<p>Tequila is extremely popular outside Mexico, namely in the USA, while mezcal is much more prevalent in Mexico, particularly in Oaxaca, where it originates.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these drinks, in Mexico, we can also find many traditional drinks, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atole \u2013 a delicious hot drink made from nixtamalized corn.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate \u2013 in Mexico, chocolate is mainly served as a hot or cold drink.<\/li>\n<li>Coffee \u2013 Mexico is a significant producer and consumer of coffee.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c1gua Fresca \u2013 fruit juices diluted in water. They are usually very sweet.<\/li>\n<li>licuados \u2013 fruit juices with yogurt or milk.<\/li>\n<li>Micheladas \u2013 Alcoholic drink based on beer, lemon, salt, and Tabasco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" alt=\"Mexico food and drinks\" class=\"wp-image-30153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-768x593.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 32 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico food and drinks\" class=\"wp-image-30153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hot-chocolate-with-pan-the-yema-Oaxaca-in-Mexico-768x593.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 32 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sweet bread with hot chocolate in Oaxaca city, Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_and_costs_of_traveling_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Money_and_costs_of_traveling_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Money and costs of traveling in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#39 The official currency of Mexico is the Peso, and the exchange rate is around 1 USD for 18-20 Pesos (2023). It\u2019s a variable exchange rate, so confirm the exchange rate before you travel. A substantial variation in the exchange rate can cause a significant increase or decrease in travel expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Some places accept USD (euros are more difficult, but they may also work out). However, we strongly advise against doing so. The exchange will always be highly unfavorable.<\/p>\n<p>#40 We suggest that you always carry cash (pesos) as many stores do not accept cards or charge an extra fee for using the card. If the store accepts cards with no additional fee, we suggest you use them to reduce the number of withdrawals you need to make.<\/p>\n<p>It is not difficult to find ATMs (cajeros) in most tourist places or big cities; however, ATMs always charge a withdrawal fee. So always raise the maximum amount possible to minimize these costs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" alt=\"Money and costs of travel Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-768x542.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 33 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Money and costs of travel Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/streets-of-Tulum-Mexico-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 33 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eco-resort zone in Tulum Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_travel_to_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_travel_to_Mexico\"><\/span>How much does it cost to travel to Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#41 This is always one of the most challenging questions to answer, as it depends significantly on the type of tourist you are and the activities you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>That said, we will share our general expenses with you, knowing that we are backpackers and that we had a long trip (more than two months), staying several days at each destination, which reduces our daily expenses a little.<\/p>\n<p>So, traveling as a couple, we spend an average of around 90 Euros per couple, or 45 per person per day. Here we include all our expenses except for travel insurance (as it is annual) and travel in and out of the country.<\/p>\n<p>In general, we consider Mexico a relatively cheap country to travel to, but much more expensive than Southeast Asia. We also think it would be a little cheaper, particularly regarding transport and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Tours and entrance fees to some monuments and museums are more expensive than we expected. Street food is exceptionally cheap, restaurant food not so much. It is not expensive, they are simply average prices in Portugal, for example. Accommodations are pretty cheap, whether they are local accommodations or hostels. Resorts are obviously very expensive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Mexico travel costs\" class=\"wp-image-31956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 34 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico travel costs\" class=\"wp-image-31956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lagunas-de-Montebello-National-Park-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 34 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lagunas de Montebello National Park in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_tips_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_tips_in_Mexico\"><\/span>How are tips in Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#42 Tips, or propinas as the Mexicans call them, are not mandatory but are part of the country\u2019s culture, probably due to the strong influence of Americans in tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant tips can either be included as a \u201cservice\u201d or be requested afterward. If you pay with a card, it is usual to be asked if you want to add the amount to the payment or if you want to leave it in cash. 10% is an average tip amount.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to restaurants, tipping guides are also customary, especially when they provide good service.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" alt=\"How to tip in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-768x480.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 35 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"How to tip in Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Holbox-Island-Mexico-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 35 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach on Hallbox Island in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_in_Mexico\"><\/span>How to travel in Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#43 On our trips around Mexico, we used public transport exclusively, mainly buses, both short-distance colectivos and long-distance buses.<\/p>\n<p>Both colectivos and urban transport are quite cheap and often excellent options to save some money. We found them completely safe in the cities where we used them, and we never had any problems.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, long-distance transport is not that cheap, with many trips costing 50-75 Euros per person. Yes, the distances are long, but the prices are not lower than in Europe. Sometimes they are even more expensive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" alt=\"things o know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-768x498.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 36 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"things o know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Flamingo-in-Celestum-Mexico-768x498.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 36 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">R\u00eda Celest\u00fan Biosphere Reserve in Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#44 Because bus trips are so long and expensive, it sometimes pays to fly. Mainly because there are several low-cost airlines in Mexico (Volaris and Viva Aerobus), and virtually all major cities in Mexico have an airport.<\/p>\n<p>When planning your itinerary, we advise you to check available flights to the areas you want to visit. If the distances are long, it\u2019s probably worth flying.<\/p>\n<p>For example, we flew from M\u00e9rida to Toluca (near Mexico City) or from Puerto Vallarta to Quer\u00e9taro. It was cheaper and much faster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-244705c0\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f464fde0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5c52048c\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5c52048c\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-77858740\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"177\" height=\"187\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-77858740\" alt=\"bulb on 50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico\" title=\"bulb_on\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bulb_on.svg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"177\" height=\"187\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-77858740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bulb_on.svg\" alt=\"bulb on 50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico\" title=\"bulb_on\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-185141b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-185141b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<p><strong>DICA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f36886e\">\n<div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<p>These low-cost companies usually have very cheap flights but charge high amounts for luggage. Include all expenses in the calculations you make.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" alt=\"Planning a trip to Mexico - things to know\" class=\"wp-image-31952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-768x548.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 37 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Planning a trip to Mexico - things to know\" class=\"wp-image-31952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Merida-Mexico-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 37 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Downtown Merida Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>#45 Since our trips were always quite long, we chose not to rent a car and always used public transport. Besides being our favorite way to travel, it\u2019s less stressful. Sure, it takes away some flexibility, but it\u2019s also much cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>As we don\u2019t drive or rent a car, we can\u2019t give first-person tips, but from what we\u2019ve seen, driving in Mexico isn\u2019t particularly complicated. Mexicans are sometimes impatient, but if you have experience driving abroad, you shouldn\u2019t have any significant problems.<\/p>\n<p>We advise against renting a car if you plan to stay in cities, especially in Mexico City. Then the car is useless, and the best thing is to use the metro and Uber. They are easy, safe, and cheap.<\/p>\n<p>#46 Renting a car can be a great idea for anyone planning to travel around the Yutacan and Quintana Roo states. The roads are quite good and the distances, although relatively long, are easy to reach by car.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you have little time, it is an excellent way to visit several destinations faster and at a much lower cost than with organized tours.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"How to organize a trip to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 38 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"How to organize a trip to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/street-in-San-Miguel-de-Allende-Mexico-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 38 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colorful streets in San Miguel de Allende<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_things_I_need_to_know_before_traveling_to_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_things_I_need_to_know_before_traveling_to_Mexico\"><\/span>Other things I need to know before traveling to Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_an_adapter_for_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_an_adapter_for_Mexico\"><\/span>Do I need an adapter for Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>47 The electricity inputs in Mexico are type A and B with voltage 120V and frequency 60Hz. These are the US, Japan, and China electricity outlets. Therefore, if you come from Portugal, Europe, or Brazil, you will need an adapter.<\/p>\n<p>If you need an adapter, we recommend this<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3VLFFiK\"> universal adapter.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" alt=\"everything I need to know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-768x532.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 39 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"everything I need to know before traveling to Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-31962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Driving-in-Mexico-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 39 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snorkeling tour that allowed you to see Turtles in Mahahual Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_internet_in_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_internet_in_Mexico\"><\/span>How is the internet in Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#48 We advise buying a prepaid data SIM card when you arrive in Mexico. They are cheap, easy to carry, and have a reasonable network. In cities, it works very well, but in remote areas, there will probably be more problems with the connection. But there is nothing you can do about it, the country is enormous.<\/p>\n<p>We buy the Telcel card as they are reputed to have the best network. It also has excellent tourist rates for 7, 18, and 30 days. We were pretty satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodations usually have WIFI in public areas and rooms, but we always advise you to confirm before booking. Finally, we advise against relying exclusively on public WIFI as they often do not work.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips - Internet\" class=\"wp-image-31967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 40 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico travel tips - Internet\" class=\"wp-image-31967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Waterfall-The-Chiflon-Mexico-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 40 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Chiflon Waterfalls in Chiapas Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_visa_to_enter_Mexico\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_visa_to_enter_Mexico\"><\/span>Do I need a visa to enter Mexico?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>#49 As Portuguese, we did not need an entry visa for trips of less than 180 days; however, a passport valid for more than six months beyond the end of the trip is required.<\/p>\n<p>At the entrance, they can also ask for your departure ticket, information about your stay, and even proof of means of subsistence for your stay in Mexico. Although the limit is 180 days, the agent can grant a shorter visa. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Mexico.html\">You can see detailed information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" alt=\"Mexico travel information\" class=\"wp-image-31964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-768x548.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 41 traveling to mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico.jpg\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Mexico travel information\" class=\"wp-image-31964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Playa-Escondida-Sayulita-Mexico-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"50 things you need to know before traveling to Mexico 41 traveling to mexico\"><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa Escondida in Sayulita Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_%E2%80%93_Mexico_Travel_Guide\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_-_Mexico_Travel_Guide\"><\/span>Bonus \u2013 Mexico Travel Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#50 Our recommended travel guide for Mexico is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3z0O3kJ\">Lonely Planet Mexico 17.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lonely-Planet-Mexico-Country-Guide\/dp\/1787017168?keywords=mexico+guide+book+2023&amp;qid=1679680313&amp;sprefix=Mexico+guideb%2Caps%2C227&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=couplertw-20&amp;linkId=2b4cdc383db006f6bb7e54b9149dc61e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"q? 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