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Mexico

México

SpanishMXN5 apps

Uber is the dominant rideshare. WhatsApp is universal for any business communication.

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Power & Plug

TypeA / B
Voltage127V
Freq60Hz

Same plugs as the US, slightly higher voltage.

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Basic phrases

Spanish

  • Hello
    Hola
    OH-lah
  • Thank you
    Gracias
    GRAH-syas
  • Excuse me / Sorry
    Perdón
    pehr-DOHN
  • Yes
    Sí
    SEE
  • No
    No
    NOH

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Tipping

10-15% at restaurants. Round up cabs. 10-20 pesos for hotel staff.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Widely available, much safer than street taxis.
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D

Didi

China's dominant rideshare. Has an English interface for travelers.

Often cheaper than Uber in Mexico City.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Strong everywhere.
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📱Messaging

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W

WhatsApp

The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.

Universal in Mexico — taxis, restaurants, AirBnBs all communicate via WhatsApp.
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🍱Food Delivery

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U

Uber Eats

Wide coverage in US, UK, Japan, Australia, parts of Europe and LATAM.

Food delivery in major cities.
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Phrases

All Spanish phrases

Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syas
Excuse me / Sorry
Perdón
pehr-DOHN
Yes
Sí
SEE
No
No
NOH
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOHS
How much?
¿Cuánto cuesta?
KWAN-toh KWES-tah
Where is the bathroom?
¿Dónde está el baño?
DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo
The check, please
La cuenta, por favor
lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR
I don't understand
No entiendo
noh en-TYEN-doh
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLESS
Help!
¡Ayuda!
ah-YOO-dah
Delicious
Delicioso
deh-lee-SYOH-soh
Cheers
Salud
sah-LOOD
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Greet with handshakes or cheek kisses.
  • Use "tú" with friends, "usted" with strangers/elders.

✕Don't

  • Confusing pesos with USD.
  • Drinking tap water.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • ATM skimmers — use bank ATMs only.
  • Fake police asking for "fines".
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