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Mexico Travel Concerns


  • Sustainable Travel
  • As the number of travelers on the road continues to rise, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments becomes an increasing concern. With this in mind, Let’s Go promotes the philosophy ...more

  • Responsible Travel
  • The impact of tourist pesos on the destinations you visit should not be underestimated. The choices you make during your trip can have powerful effects on local communities—for better or for worse ...more

  • Traveling Alone
  • There are many benefits to traveling alone, including independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable targets of harassment and street ...more

  • Women Travelers
  • Women exploring on their own inevitably face some additional safety concerns, but it’s easy to be adventurous without taking undue risks. If you are concerned, consider staying in hostels which offer ...more

  • Glbt Travelers
  • Despite Mexico’s conservative and Catholic traditions, there is little violence against GBLT travelers in large metropolitan areas. In addition, discrimination by sexual orientation is illegal in Mexico ...more

  • Travelers With Disabilities
  • Mexico is increasingly accessible to travelers with disabilities, noticeably in Mexico City and popular resort towns like Cancún and Cabo San Lucas. Northern cities closer to the US, such as Monterrey ...more

  • Minority Travelers
  • Nearly all of the Mexican population is white, indígena (of indigenous descent), or a combination of the two. This means that many travelers are bound to stick out, particularly when traveling in rural ...more

  • Dietary Concerns
  • Vegetarians are rare in Mexico, and vegans are almost unheard of. Expect incredulous stares in many places—sometimes from concerned patrons at nearby tables as well as waiters. “Soy vegetariano,” ...more



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