Mexico is a country in the southern portion of North America, with an estimated population of over 129 million people.

• The capital of Mexico is Mexico City (Ciudad de México), and it is located in the Valley of Mexico.
• Mexico’s currency is Mexican Peso, US dollars are widely accepted and even available for withdrawal at some ATMs, it’s recommended you convert your money to pesos as the conversion rate is lower.
• Take cash: You’ll get better prices in the shops.
• Currency marked with a $ sign can be pesos or dollars. If it doesn’t say, ask.
• Yearly on November 1st and 2nd, Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead.
• Summer (June to October) is rainy season in Mexico, but mostly in the center of the country.
• December to the end of April (winter) is the busiest tourist season as temperatures are hot.
• Mexican food has been added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List by UNESCO

• Spanish
• English

I actually stayed in San Diego, but a quick search it seems many Backpacker Hostels: from 125 MXN, £6, $7 per night offer free WiFi and breakfast. Guest Houses: from 765 MXN, £31, $40 per night. Mid-Range Hotels: from 1,900 MXN, £77, $100 per night for a basic room in a 2-star hotel that sleeps two. Resorts & Fancy Hotels: from 3,800 – 9,600 MXN, £150 – £386, $200 – $500 per night. Airbnb shared rooms starting at 210 MXN, £9, $11 per night and entire homes starting at 640 MXN, £26, $34 per night.

• Travel out of season By traveling between late April and early December, you can pick up bargain accommodation, food and travel rates.
• Get £25 off your first Airbnb trip of £55 or more click here.

Tacos tacos tacos. Why eat anything else in Mexico? Visitors should hunker down on one of the bright red stools on the street side at least once.

• By purchasing food on street stalls or in markets you can get items like roasted corn, tamales, tacos, and tostadas all for less than 10 MXN ($0.50 USD) a piece.
• A meal at a Mexican restaurant will cost you around 96-135 MXN ($5-7 USD)
• A beer is about 16 MXN ($0.85 USD) in the street but double that at a restaurant, while a cocktail shouldn’t cost more than 77 MXN ($4 USD) in most places.

I took a day trip here with a guide and we used the bus to the San Diego Trolley (tram) to the border. Once in Tijuana we caught one bus, but mostly walked around.

• Bus, Local buses (also known as camiones) are the least expensive option other than walking.
• Car, I would advise against driving as the traffic 9 times out of 10 is ridiculous.
• Fly, For very long journeys, consider flying. The route from Cancun to Mexico City by bus takes 15 hours and costs around 1,450 MXN ($75 USD) but a flight starts around 720 MXN ($37 USD) and only takes 2.5 hours. A one-way fare from Mexico City to Guadalajara is about 905 MXN ($47 USD). Even a flight coast to coast from Cancun to Puerto Vallarta is just 1,695 MXN ($88 USD) one way.
• Taxi, drivers in Mexico generally don’t have meters, so ask the price before you get in. Look for white with a big, orange stripe and “Taxi Libre” written on the door. They have meters. To avoid any trouble, check to be sure the driver starts the meter when he drives off.
• Train, There is no rail network in Mexico.
• Uber, be aware that you might have to pay international data roaming fees to use it. Uber passengers have been known to be attacked for using the service. Do a quick search for “uber in …….” to find out the current situation before you decide to go this route.
• Walking, definitely take some time to walk around while your here, there is some amazing street art and sculptures on almost every corner.

• Always trust your gut instinct. Avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Make copies of your personal documents, including your passport and ID.
• Take cash, You’ll get better prices in the shops.
• Currency marked with a $ sign can be pesos or dollars. If it doesn’t say, ask.
• Remember, when the card machine or ATM asks if you want to pay with GBP conversion or without GBP conversion, always choose without GBP conversion. That way, you’re getting the real Mastercard exchange rate – not the conversion rate they’re offering, which is almost certainly worse. Sometimes this question is posed as ‘Pay in GBP‘ or ‘Pay in local currency’. Always choose to pay in local currency.
• Young girls selling flowers. Pickpockets may try to distract you by trying to sell you something while at the same time lifting your wallet. Cute kids are even easier to give in to but stay alert.
• Eat market food Mexico’s markets are a great place to eat inexpensively and also to stock up on food for day trips.
• You can get tacos on every street corner for as little as $1 for a meat taco and $1.20 for a seafood one. You can easily be full after eating three tacos, so dinner with a side of guacamole would cost you about $5.
• There are certain places where product prices are fixed and non-negotiable (like chain stores), but you can haggle for the price of souvenirs almost everywhere else. Don’t be afraid to walk away either… often that’s when a shopkeeper will give you his lowest price.
• Travel out of season By traveling between late April and early December, you can pick up bargain accommodation, food and travel rates.
• Wear comfortable footwear. Walking is the best way to explore, but if you’re exploring a lot you could walk quite a few miles.
• Get £25 off your first Airbnb trip of £55 or more click here.