what does a would be traveling need to know about mexico? I would like to tour mexico on a motorcycle
*traveler
>>2727787How to speak Spanish would be a good start.
>>2727794>How to speak Spanish would be a good start.I learned that recently. I had a buddy that visited mexico and he told me got around fine with minimal spanish, so I crossed in for some taco with no spanish skills and immediate realized how difficult it was to interact with people with no spanish skills.currently learning spanish and looking for someone to practice with
>>2727794Nah, you only need the universal language, US$
>>2727787>I would like to tour mexico on a motorcycleeven mexicans are not brave enough to do that. so i suppose you need to research every route for safety information.
>>2727849Gringo privilege is real, anon. If you do what very few dare to do, you will be respected for your badassery. Deal with difficult situations as they arise. Always be calm, never show fear or anger. >>2727804You need pesos, not dollars. >>2727802In 2017 I picked up Spanish along the way, then took a week of conversational classes in Morelia, where I finally realized the word for "near" is "cercano", not "proximo". Yep, those language exchanges are a great way to meet young Mexicans, including single girls who speak English.>>2727787Your dollars are buying almost 20% more pesos than they did five months ago. It's a good time to visit Mexico. Winter weather is dry, sunny and very comfy for bike touring. Expect cold mornings. Don't leave your bike parked on the street overnight, unless you are in a small village.