Travel Guide: Mexico

Mexico is a fantastic destination for budget travelers due to its affordability, diverse attractions, and rich culture. Travelers visit Mexico for its stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant cities. Destinations for the budget traveler include the colonial towns of Guanajuato and Oaxaca, the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Palenque, and the beautiful beaches of Puerto Escondido and Tulum.

Mexico City

Free or low-cost activities like hiking in Sumidero Canyon, swimming in cenotes, and exploring colorful local markets make Mexico an incredible value for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and natural beauty.

Accommodation options range from budget hostels to inexpensive guesthouses, while street food like tacos, tamales, and quesadillas offers delicious meals at very low prices.

Mexico Fast Facts

• Official Name: United Mexican States
• Capital: Mexico City
• Population: Approximately 130 million people (2024)
• Language: Spanish (official), with many indigenous languages
• Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
• Major Landmarks (Nature): Copper Canyon, Cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula, Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Sumidero Canyon, Pico de Orizaba, Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
• Tourist Sites: Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tulum, Frida Kahlo Museum, Chapultepec Castle, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Articles abut Mexico

• Travel Guide: Activities to Enjoy in Playa Mujeres, Mexico
• See a Map of Mexico
• Read the Mexico food diary
• List of Mexican Hostels and link to a booking form.
• Together, we both went on a month long journey through Mexico. There are some cactus photos, stencil art from the city of Oaxaca, mexican food photos, and tourist snaps from around Mexico.

NOTE: Rob has been on two quick trips to Mexico, and together Clare and Rob visited for four weeks in 2005.

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