You will certainly be missed but we completely understand! If you know you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as you can by reaching out to us directly. We appreciate any help in gathering RSVP's & navigating the overwhelming process of guest count!
Can you? Sure. Would I recommend it? Nope. We recommend grabbing a few big bottles of water from one of many Oxxo's (the local grocery store) around any corner.
The average weather in Mexico City at the end of February is typically a high of 75 with a low of 45. The daytime is warm, whereas the nights become cool.
Light layers! Due to the shifting weather throughout the day, having an easy layer to throw on at night is helpful. Breathable fabrics - thick cotton, linen, etc. Most everyone wears closed toes shoes in CDMX, but sandals are fine, too.
We recommend staying in Roma Norte, Condesa or Juarez. We will be staying in Roma Norte and would love everyone to be as central and accessible as possible. Please look towards the Travel section of the website for more information.
Since Mexico City sits at 7,349 feet, some folks can experience symptoms from the altitude. Typically, these symptoms look like headaches, fatigue or shortness of breath. If this is something you have known yourself to be sensitive to, please prepare with motion sickness medication (for nausea) and/or ibuprofen (for aches & pains.) Rest assured, neither Mark nor I have struggled with the altitude so it's not a guarantee it will happen to you. If it does, hydrate & rest. You should be ready to roll in no time. Because of the (slight) risk of altitude sickness, please consider this when booking your travel.
Both! It's essentially an open air concept with a formal cover. Although it's not rainy season, we would be protected from all the elements if need be. We anticipate everyone will be working up a sweat on the dance floor, but feel free to bring a layer if you're concerned.
When foreigners come to America, do you appreciate when they try to speak English? The same is true for Mexico City. People genuinely appreciate any effort you put forth. Typically, if they speak English, they will offer to switch but what better way to practice than in Mexico! If you're struggling to speak or read, use Google Translate. You can type what you're trying to say, scan menus, etc. It's a great tool!
Most places accept card, but pesos are always convenient to have on hand. You can exchange stateside or once you arrive in Mexico after customs. There are often local ATMs where you can exchange for pesos in a crunch. If you're looking for the best deal, the rate stateside will be your best bet. If you plan to pay by card, make sure (if you're able) to use a travel card that waives travel fees. Also, let your bank know you are traveling so there are no mix ups with your card while you are away. A big tip - don't panic when you see something costing 100pesos, that roughly translates to less than 6USD. Typically, the pesos sign has one line going through the S, whereas the dollar sign has two. It's pretty safe to assume everything you'll see will be in pesos.
It's customary to tip 15% on service. Cuenta = check, Propino = tip, Con Quince = with 15
WhatsApp is a common mode of communication in Mexico. Depending on where you are staying, they may use WhatsApp as a means to communicate. We recommend downloading just in case. (It's Free!)
For Verizon, Mexico is included in unlimited data. Please check with your provider, or risk it!