Mexico
Peak (Dry Season): December – April. These are sunny and dry months. Good for the beach and visiting ancient sites. Some days can be very hot.
Shoulder Season: May – June. Hotter days and more chances of rain. Less crowds.
Off-peak (Wet Season): July – November. You are likely to experience tropical storms. This is also hurricane season. However, there are less crowds and you are likely to get some places all to yourself. You still have many chances to get perfect sunny days to explore and hang out at the beach.
Credit cards are widely used and accepted throughout Mexico. Cash can be helpful in smaller towns and nice to have.
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Network Reality: There is very good connection throughout Mexico. You will have cellular service in most towns and cities. Like most places, you might have connectivity issues in rural areas.
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Power & Plugs: Mexico uses Type A and B plugs (the same as the United States). The voltage is 127V.
Arriving in the sweltering humidity of Valladolid right as the city was entering its afternoon siesta. We were exhausted from a long drive and reached a small, family-run restaurant exactly 20 minutes after they had shuttered their doors for the day. Just as we turned to leave, the workers stopped us and insisted on making an exception, inviting us into their quiet kitchen as if we were family. They treated us to an array of traditional regional dishes, served with tortillas hand-pressed on a stone comal by a woman who had clearly spent a lifetime perfecting the craft. Sitting in that cool, shaded room while the midday heat baked the streets outside was a powerful reminder of the deep hospitality of the Mexican people—a reminder that the most immersive experiences happen when you are willing to let the clock fall away.