As a popular budget vacation destination, Mexico is often looked upon for its beautiful beaches, great weather and strong tequila. Unfortunately, it has a bad reputation as a dangerous city. In recent news, the media shows the devastation of Mexico’s drug wars, kidnappings and poverty. It gives Mexico a bad name, but luckily, backpackers still consider Mexico a place to see. Since it is such a questionable destination, here are some things you might want to know.
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Sure, it can be frustrating when you’ve spent 10 minutes trying to convince the taxi driver to turn the meter on, only have a niggling feeling when you see the same restaurant 4 times in 10 minutes that maybe you’re being taken for a ride (literally and figuratively). But really, we’re pretty fortunate to be travelling in a foreign country to begin with, so I try to let the little stuff slide. So here, in my opinion, are some acceptable scams, and a few tips to avoid the ugly ones.
