WHAT Not To Do in Mexico- 10 Most Common Tourist Mistakes !

What are the Most Common Tourist Mistakes to avoid on your next trip to Mexico ? Some of these are for first-timers, some of these even a seasoned veteran traveler might make. Watch the whole thing and let me know if I missed anything in the comments. Check out our other Mexico Playlists linked down below !

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[leroystreetproductions]

People don't realize how cold Mexico can get (especially at night) once you leave Cancun/Puerto Vallarta. Bundle up in the winter :).

[FreedomLovingLoyalistOfficial]

if you don't know Spanish Dora will help you

[tremolo]

It's all about Number 1. Most tourists stick to the popular places and never find out the real Mexico. And spot on with the Pueblos Mágicos suggestion. If you're still in CDMX, I strongly recommend you go to Huasca de Ocampo, Mineral del Monte and my favorite: Cuetzalan, the most amazing pueblo I've ever seen in my whole life; can't get more Mexican.

[TheNewTravel]

Very nice, practical tips Jon... and mistake #11... not staying long enough! :)

[stephanielucas]

Great episode!

One thing I had to learn is when you tip at a restaurant in Mexico you write the tip on the slip *when you pay* and not after the server rings up your card (like when you’re in the US). In other words if you give your credit card without writing in the tip (propina) amount the waiter may think you’re not tipping.

Big 💯 on learning some Spanish, and helpful to say “despacio por favor” if they’re speaking too fast.

And yes please be polite - don’t act like they owe you something because you’re visiting with your American dollars - I’ve witnessed this behavior more than I want to. It’s just gross.

[elrikko]

One big tip is please don’t go looking for problems

[jillginsburg]

Very good job. One more suggestion in the realm of politeness: when you stop someone on the street, or go into a store to ask directions, or make a purchase--any situation where you make a request--greet the person first, with "Buenos días" or similar, depending on time of day. Otherwise, your request may seem abrupt or even slightly rude. I would say this is true even if the person you speak with is bilingual.

[Vancouver_Dan]

TIPS: In most restaurants, the server puts the tip into the machine and then hands it to you to input your PIN (or, as thy call it, your NIP). I put myself through school as a waiter and will not go below 15%. Remember that workers in Mexico are paid lousy wages (I have been told that minimum wage is $7 a day). S0, be kind, and, to tip, follow the custom and say to the waiter, "con quince" to tell him to add 15%. Re taxis, you should tip if they help you with luggage. Again, I tip no matter what. I am not rich - but in relative terms it is not going to kill me to make someone's day a bit better.

[davidchavez]

Need to mention the wonderful 1st class bus service through out the country! Companies like ETN, Primera, etc.

[starboushe]

Mexico is so beautiful! I can’t wait to visit for the first time this year!

[thomasdoucettedoucette]

While in Cabo, the head waiter at our hotel, told us that the most disrespectful thing he ever witnessed, was a man and his son, at the restaurant. The older man kept moving around when the Mexican waiter was serving them, eyeing them with anger and mistrust. The head waiter asked the son if his father had a medical condition? The son simply stated, no my father doesn't like Mexicans around him. The head waiter reported this to his boss, who came out and stated how disrespectful his father was.

In asking why if his father doesn't like Mexicans, why, are you in Mexico? The son said his father was trying to get over his fear of Mexicans. Short story, the father was told, not asked, to leave the hotel immediately by security, and had to get a room in the adjoining hotel. TRUE STORY. Important as $ to always mind your manners in a foreign country

[SpanishandGo]

Thanks for the shoutout, Jon! Great tips for both beginners and people who have visited Mexico multiple times here. The ice myth runs rampant, along with the idea that you should change your money in the states or at the airport! ¡Un saludo, amigo! -Jim

[bogonzales]

That's the thing about my BarrioBrother. You can tell he loves making these videos. And best of all he loves visiting Mexico. Looking forward to your next video !

[carlosavila]

great description of Mexico thank you.

[FoodandFootprints]

Remember stumbling onto some phenomenal carnitas in CDMX when seeing a massive line full of locals. Turns out it is one of the most highly regarded spots in the city

[julietamartinez]

Qué genial qué regresaste a México, me encanta tu descripción y tu amor a mi país. Me alegro de que disfruten su estancia aquí, cuídense mucho.
Feliz año nuevo a ti Adriana, muchos éxitos y amor. Amo tus videos, sigue así. Bendiciones desde Guadalajara.

[johnmoran]

Jon another great video. I speak a fair amount of Spanish but I am amazed when traveling to other countries how little of the language one needs to know to really improve the experience. Definitely good tips.

[mmpatriot]

Gracias, amigo! I can’t wait to get back to Mexico.
Valle de Bravo and El Caracol are my favorite places.

[princessdingling]

This was an excellent video, so informative that I had to subscribe to this channel.