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Pyramids, burritos, or beautiful beaches… whatever is that convinced you to put Mexico on your travel list – we can assure you it’s 100% worth it. However, you should also know that Mexico can be a dangerous country, with lots of tourist traps. That’s why, to make your trip as safe as possible, we’ve asked the locals to reveal the top 10 things NOT to do so that you can experience only the good things about Mexico.-

Number 1: Don’t travel at night Our recommendation is to fully avoid going out in the night, foot or car, as some highways can become dangerous at certain hours. If for some reason you have to go out, avoid stopping until your final destination. Also, if you encounter a roadblock go straight ahead! Unfortunately, it’s better to assume the worst.


-Number 2: Don’t trust all tourist guides Tourist traps are everywhere in the world, however, in Mexico some tour guides, although not all of them, can take advantage of those visiting the country by noticing they are foreigners. Confusions range from additional charges to bad manners. Try to be attentive, and express enough confidence when talking with any Mexican you meet from Cancun to Tijuana.-Number


3: Don’t bring your dollars The convenience of dollars around the world can be the perfect trap for tourists in Mexico, so we recommend that you change those greenbacks to pesos, often when a local notices that someone is carrying dollars or euros in their pocket, they will tend to make an extra charge.

-Number 4: Don’t forget proper clothing Mexico is such a beautiful diverse country, with different climates and landscapes, including beaches, mountains, cities and wide forests. So if you are thinking of touring the country, please be prepared and bring more than just a bathing suit, so that the cold doesn't catch you with your bikini on.-Number

5:Don’t talk about violence The unsafe environment that can be experienced in some areas of the country is no secret to anyone, including locals, so even if you are a big fan of narco and drug dealer series, please never talk about this topic as a casual conversation with a Mexican, as it is a sensitive subject that Hollywood has turned into a commercial topic and of little importance to those who do not suffer its consequences.


Number 6: Don’t eat street food For those looking to try the authentic taste of tacos in Mexico, a trip to the hundreds of taquerias that abound in the streets of Mexico can be logical and very easy, right? The tacos and dishes on every Mexican street corner can be dangerous if you're not used to the ingredients and spice, and your stomach can suffer the consequences. It’s safe to stick with recommendations from trip adviser, were you can as the weiters for the ingredients and level of spice intensity.


-Number 7: Don’t drink tequila as a Mexican do -Mexico's beverages are a true ancestral elixir, hundreds of years old and with incredible flavors. Although it's also worth knowing that the alcohol content of some of them, such as tequila or mezcal, with some starting at 40% alcohol and up, can make you dizzy enough to say at every corner: "Ay ay ay".

-Number 8: Don’t assume you can eat food as spicy as a local It is well known that Mexican food is popular thanks to its spicy flavor, so when a foreigner is in the land of the Aztecs, it is easy to ask any Mexican for reference, if something is spicy. The problem is that chili tolerance for Mexicans is out of this world, so you run the risk of your stomach burning with the most delicious, but hot flavors.


Number 9: Don't show off your belongings -Public transportation in Mexico is cheap and can move you to every corner of the country, however, you should take care of your belongings when you take the subway, bus, or cab. Don't show them when riding in public, and never take your eyes off your belongings.


Number 10: Don’t hide your Spanish skills Part of the authentic Mexican experience includes getting by in the local language. Don't assume everyone speaks English and even if you are not fluent in Spanish, try your best to say hello, order a dish or a cab. Mexicans appreciate this gesture.



Well, there you have it! Our top ten things NOT to do while being a tourist in Mexico. We hope this list has been helpful for you and if any Mexicans watching have a few more things to add, we’d love to read them so please leave them in the comments below! Thank you for watching, and be sure to leave a like and subscribe to the intelligent tourist for more travel tips and tricks to make every vacation of yours a great one.