Pocket Guide: Mexico
Essential Spanish Phrases for Travelers to Mexico City
58 useful Spanish phrases for travel — restaurants, taxis, hotels, shopping, emergencies, and transit. Master the essentials and travel with confidence.
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Travel scenarios
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9 phrasesAt the Restaurant
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local_taxi
8 phrasesGetting a Taxi
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apartment
8 phrasesHotel Check-in
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Emergencies
Crucial phrases for health and safety.
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9 phrasesSmall Talk
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8 phrasesShopping
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8 phrasesAirport & Transit
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Cultural tips
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Voyager's Tip
Use 'usted' with strangers and anyone older; 'tú' is for friends and peers.
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Voyager's Tip
Tipping 10-15% at restaurants is standard and expected.
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Voyager's Tip
Greetings matter — say 'buenos días / buenas tardes' when entering shops.
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Voyager's Tip
Meals run later: lunch around 2pm, dinner after 8pm.
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Voyager's Tip
Use Uber or authorized taxi stands rather than hailing street cabs.
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