In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have started a collection of the best cities to visit in various spanish speaking countries. In our collection we included how to respect their culture, best times of the year to visit, and a budget for each city. Continuing with Mexico for their amazing food and climate. The best time of year to visit Mexico is in October.
Tulum
Tulum offers underwater caves to scuba dive into, snorkeling, archaeological sites, Pirámide del pensamiento positivo or Pyramid of positive thought. Not to mention the beautiful beaches to visit on your trip to Tulum. A solo traveler can expect to pay around 1,900 USD for a week in Tulum. Couples can expect to pay about 3,400. Tulum is perfect for travelers seeking for a new romantic partner or for couples looking to deepen their connection.
Cancun
Ride a zipline, scuba dive in caves, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, take a whale shark tour, take a tour riding atvs, or go parasailing. There is also plentiful museums and historical sites to learn about Cancun’s history. A solo traveler can expect to pay around 1,120. Couples can expect to pay around 2,000 for a week long vacation in Cancun. Cancun is perfect for couples searching a romantic honeymoon destination.
Mexico City
The capital of Mexico and definitely not a city to pass out on. Take a tour of the Frida Kahlo museum, get drunk on a tequila tasting tour, visit the Chapultepec castle, and the many historical museums offered by the city. Solo travelers can expect to pay close to 1,000 USD for a week long trip in Mexico City. Couples can expect to pay around 1,400 USD for a luxurious week long trip. Mexico City is perfect for best friends looking to travel the world on a budget.
Playa del Carmen
Take a buggy tour, visit the Coba ruins, take a Chichen Itza private tour, zipline in the Xplor amusement park, ride in an underground river tour, explore Xcaret park, or take a paddleboard class. For a week in Playa del Carmen solo travelers can expect to pay around 1,300 USD. Couples can expect to pay 2,350. Playa del Carmen is perfect for adventure seeking best friends or couples alike.
Conclusion
To respect Mexican culture it is customary to greet everyone you meet either by a handshake or kiss on the cheek. It is okay to be late to almost everything, almost expected, being 30 minutes to 2 hours late is completely normal. Don’t use first names with people you are not friends with. It’s normal to tip around 15% to 20% in all service based locations such as restaurants, housekeepers, and supermarkets. Make sure to pack some comfortable walking shoes or rent a bike for your trip. Thank you for reading, check out our Facebook and Pinterest pages for weekly blog updates!