Backpacking

Backpacking Mexico is one way to beat the high price of travel. Reward yourself on the cheap by visiting this fun and inexpensive country, full of rich history, culture and life. Perhaps not surprising is the fact that many backpackers go to Mexico for a journey that will not break your bank account.

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On nearly every corner in every city, one can find cheap, good, and filling and savory eats, whether from the street stalls or a local cafe. Of course, the cuisine is cheaper the farther you stay away from high-priced tourist hot spots such as Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. Instead, seasoned backpacking enthusiasts head for central Mexico, where they are able to travel, shop, eat, and experience local life. Some experienced backpackers revere the Yucatan as a “must see” destination due to its fascinating history, including Mayan ruins and ancient churches, among other landmarks.

Travel is relatively simple by bus, although buses are small and often crowded and often stop on the sides of dusty roads, for a look at another side of Mexican life. They are no frills transport, often without straps or storage areas for luggage and backpacks, but efficient and inexpensive for the budget traveler. Any backpacking enthusiast with a penchant for an “authentic” experience would find these interior back roads an adventure beyond the beaches or jungles.

Backpacking Mexico is better done with a small backpack that carries only the bare minimum essentials. Remember you have to carry all your gear every day, move on the bus without risking an incident and store it away when not in use. Most essential items can be bought in Mexico, including some cheap clothes, so it’s best to travel light.

So what to do while backpacking Mexico? There will be plenty to do and see, as it is a vast region and this expansiveness is partially its appeal. Art is important in Mexico and backpacking enthusiasts will find a Mexico that is full of art galleries, murals, and other artistic venues so important to the people and welcomed by backpacking travelers as a highlight of their stay. There are also plenty of hostels, low-priced hotels, nice restaurants serving traditional cuisine, and a pulsating nightlife of clubs, bars, and theaters.

Although Mexico has acquired a reputation as a dangerous place to travel, the people are generally friendly and laid-back. But any backpacker, male or female, is advised to travel with a companion and to take standard precautions, while maintaining daily contact with friends or family. Hitchhiking is not recommended, especially since the dollar goes quite far in Mexico and buses are available for all but the most remote areas.

Backpacking Mexico is a great experience for those who want to get away with everything on their back. Explore Mexico from its beaches to villages and find the ideal spot to backpack on a budget.

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