Mexico - General Info

I've been to PV on Spring Break for the past 5 years and it's worth going back every time!What the city lacks in beaches, it makes up for in nightlife.The Collage foam night is epic and shouldn't be missed and some of the bars on the main strip are lots of fun as well. It's also probably one of the safer Spring Break destinations in Mexico. I've always been with friends, and we've never felt threatened or unsafe.

Vera Cruz is all about shrimp and fried food. I found the cheapest way to eat is at the Local Market in old town. Just 5 blocks to either side and a shrimp cocktail could cost up to $7 US, compared to $1.50 US and twice the size at the market. Lunch is always cheapest. Lodging is expensive but you can find clean room if you look around from $11 to $15 US. I stayed right around the corner from the Zocolo and the owners made a point to make sure where I was going and who I was going with. Most hotels in the area were $50US-$240US and I paid $15 with TV/Hotwater. I loved the old town, but pretty expensive compared to rest of Mexico because of the port. People are there to work and make money. One of the few places I really needed to speak spanish since it is not really advertised for foreign traveler and most people are there on business or holiday from DF. People would either be fluent in english or not speak anything. The pier and museums where great. It is also the location of the Mexican Navy and Airforce. Lots of history within short drives or bus trips of the city. A great jumping off point for checking out the Yucatan. Lots of free concerts and events with the big party being Carnival, which shows how many people can deal with anything just for a chance to party. Amazing! I walked or took the bus everywhere, as a women traveling alone, I never get into a taxi unless I have been where I am going or have no choice. Always sit in the front seat. I always have a pair of sunglasses, its the only way to look at everything without sending mixed signals to the local men. I have never had a real scary problem but have gotten uncomfortable. The glasses allow me to really check out the culture without causing problems.

The best known part of Cancun is the hotel strip which is a man made sand spit full of mostly 5 star hotels. There are precious few shops and restaurants and ATMs and the expectation is clearly to remain in your own resort for entertainment. There is a shuttle bus service into "town" - note that this isn't really Cancun town which is many more miles away and houses mostly the workforce in the tourist industry but another man-made town full of Hooters, KFCs etc Avoid anyone offering you legal or illegal drugs. The pimps are also rather blatant but I found more amusing with their catalogues than caused offence. In all Cancun is pretty convenient for popular excusrions into Chitchen Itza, Tulum, Merida etc. I hired a car and did my own sight-seeing which I highly recommend; plus it's cheaper, more flexible and completely easy and safe

You don´t need to exchange money here prior to you arrival, the ATM machines accept all major cards plus cirrus and maestro cards. If you do however wish to bring cash, bring USD as you will get far more for your money. Food and nightlife are abundent here, I can recommend XBOX cafe for the best Pizza´s in town, and Señor Tenaka for the best sushi. Night life...well just head downtown into the center and experience it for yourself. Women travellers, i wouldn´t recommend coming here alone, come with a crowd or with a guy, safety first!!!.

nice people , nice food, nice hotels,nice beach,nice everything ... everything is just right to relax and chill

When I first got there, it didn't exist.

Querétaro is considered to be one of México's most beautiful and safest cities.

Lovely country, people and food!!!!many and differents things to do from north to south La riviera maya is spectacular!!!highly recomended cancun is not worth it..well just for the big party but i do prefer playa del carmen much much nicer!!

Rancho La Puerta SPA!

Many hot spots for gays. Lots of clubs and pubs around famous hotel meant for gays.