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A Gap Year In Mexico

Temple in Mexico

Mexico

Mexico offers a huge variety of travel options and you can pack as much (or as little) into your trip as you wish.

From brilliant beaches around Cancun to colonial history and architecture, adventure travel and tours - just remember to pack a load of party spirit.

Essential info  

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Get by on:

  £20 per day

What you’ll love

 Beaches 
Laid back attitude 
Surf mad culture
What you’ll hate  If you want an early night - you probably won't get it.
Dubious hygiene
Inflated prices in some areas

Cost of a beer 

 70p
Must buy Lots of lovely food 
Must do Hang a hammock & relax

Must Take

 Some spare loo paper
Sightseeing with your ISIC Museo de Arte Moderno - 50% off
Eat with your ISIC Taco Inn (National) -15% off
Shop with your ISIC Sport Ziga (Oaxaca) - 10% off

Get used to the manana, 'tomorrow' attitude. Mexicans have little concept of timetables and deadlines. As long as you have a flexible attitude to travel you'll love spending time here. From playing football with the locals on stunning Caribbean beaches, to visiting the vast ruins of the Mayan civilization - Mexico has something to suit all tastes. The climate is generally good year-round and once you get out of the costal tourist resorts, Mexico is a very cheap country. Take a boat trip out the many small islands dotted along the Yucatan coast and experience some fantastic diving and marine life, or simply chill out with a long drink in a hammock. The Pacific west coast has some world class surf breaks together with nightspots that will keep even the most energetic occupied 24 hours a day. The south-east is dotted with ruins of the ancient Mayan Empire, stretching from Cancun right over into Belize and Guatemala. So slip on a sombrero and enjoy a couple of tequila's and you will fit right into the relaxed pace of Mexican life. Stewart Towell - Nottingham Branch

Call 08712308487

Whilst you're here

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Mexico City: Superb central option, just one block from the awesome Zocalo is the Mondea Hostel in Mexico City. The roof terrace allows you to enjoy fantastic views of the colonial town while sipping on a Dos Equis. What more could you want? - from £7 per night. Isla Muieres: Located on the backpackers' paradise, Isla Mujeres, just off the coast from Cancun, the Poc-Na is the perfect retreat, with its beach setting and laidback atmosphere. From just £6 per night..

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