Mexico City - It's my first time - TravelPUNK Backpacker College Student Budget Travel Message Boards!

sodaya · 02-03-2004, 05:07 PM

So, I will be headed to Mexico City for Spring Break. Hopefully, I can take a day trip to Acapulco.

As for Mexico City - any tips/safety suggestions/hotel or hostel recommendations warnings.

So far, I have been warned of the various issues in Mexico City. I for sure will not hail a green/unmarked cab, and I'll stick with the other warnings from Lonely Planet. I used to live in NYC so hopefully my instincts will let me know when I am dealing with a sketchy person - but I am still trying to minimize risks beforehand.

I am thinking of staying a regular hotel for the first two days and then moving to a hostel for the remaining 3 days.

How does it work in Mexico City for electrical outlets? Do I need an adapter (for my digital camera)?

thanks.

ps. if you've already been please share your experience

**worldwidemike** · 02-10-2004, 07:06 AM

I found the subway to be an excellent way to get around. It IS packed at rush hour, so take the usual pickpocket precautions, but I loved it. When my girlfriend and I first got on it, we obviously looked a little lost. One guy went out of his way (literally) and walked us all around the station to take us to the proper spot...we met nothing but friendly people.

I think Mexico City is cast in a bad light because of its crowds and size, and relative poverty. I didn't have a single bad experience, though...

worldwidemike

**Carisia** · 02-10-2004, 10:41 AM

that's awesome wwm! i hope i can visit mexico soon, i'd love to visit all of the Frida artistic and residential spots! did you see any of that?

**worldwidemike** · 02-11-2004, 06:45 AM

No, history buff me just went to the big archeological museum (forget the name, but great displays of Aztec, Olmec, etc., artifacts) and other historical sights.

It's been about a decade, so I can't remember lots of details. I just remember how pleasantly surprised I was with Mexico City. I was expecting a horrible, overcrowded, ugly slum, I guess...

have fun!

worldwidemike