Cheap Mexico Vacation: How To Save On Travel And Accomodation

Having the grandest time while spending a vacation in Mexico is not that expensive provided that you are aware as to where the bargain deals are.

One important thing to consider when you are vacationing in Mexico on a tight budget is to avoid Acapulco and Cancun as these places are popular tourist spots, thus they can really get too expensive - from the accommodation to the meals, and everything else that you need to pay for in these locations. Instead, you can try to looking around well-known locations for a cheap Mexico vacation, that are just as enjoyable as those popular tourist destinations.

Cheap Travels

A lot of tourists in Mexico think that taking the bus is practical and budget-friendly. However, travel agents suggest that when travelling into larger cities around Mexico, flying comes in cheaper than taking the bus. In Mexico, local flights are a lot cheaper, and more comfortable than bus rides. For extensive travels in the country, you can try to buy a Mexipass that provides you with 50% reduced fares of Mexicana and Aeromexico, the local airlines.

For remote area travelling, local ADO bus services are the answer. You can also take those second class buses since they are cheaper than the deluxe buses. However, second class buses are not air conditioned, thus can be unbearable especially during summer. Additionally, taking suburban vans is another economical alternative. These vans run between a number of cities and towns in Mexico at lesser costs than the buses.

Cheap Accommodations

Travelling during low seasons can get you the best deals on accommodations. November and June are the most suitable months to visit Mexico since these are the times when rates are low but weather is still the best. For the most economical accommodations, regions like Tulum, Zihuatanejo and Creel usually offer decent and clean rooms that range between $10 and $40 a night.

Other affordable hotels include the Matgaritas located in Creel, the Papaya Playa in Tulum, and the Keith Ramsays situated in Bahuichivo. There are also hostels found along the Merrida and the Cancun strip. For a complete list of the half-priced hotels in Mexico, try visiting the website of Bus Across Mexico to help you everything there is to know about cheap Mexico accommodations. Also, for a list of Mexico’s budget hotels, you may visit the website of the Mexican Hotel Association.

Cheap "Theme Parks"

Most of Mexico’s theme parks are highly expensive. If you are on a tight budget, instead of visiting those high-end spots, why not try some other local spots that could cost you nothing. Las Animas is a famous beach along the Pacific coast where you can still enjoy stunning sceneries and spectacular reefs without worrying about the budget.

Or you can take a hike along fresh water caves like that in Dzitnip, enjoy the magnificent vies of the Tarahumaran village, and swim in the pristine beaches of the area. Keep in mind also that all the Mexican National Monuments are free during Sundays, along with some other famous historic ruins of the country.

You really have a lot of options to have a cheap Mexican vacation. As long as you know the right places to go and the proper things to do, having a grand Mexican holiday is actually not that expensive.