Jillian & Sean

🌡️ Temperature
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Daytime highs are usually in the mid‑70s to low 80s °F (around 24‑30 °C)

Night/early morning lows often drop to upper 40s to mid‑50s °F (about 8‑13 °C).

🌤️ Other Weather Features
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It’s typically the dry season, not much rain in February.

Skies are often clear, making for a lot of sunny time.

Because it's dry, humidity is low, which makes for comfortable (warm) outdoor conditions.

Light, breathable layers, mornings and evenings can feel brisk, jackets, sweaters are useful..

Comfortable pants or jeans.

Sunglasses and a hat (strong sun, even if it’s not hot).

Sunscreen (the altitude makes UV stronger).

Good walking shoes or sneakers (many cobblestone streets)

🧴 Here's what you should know:
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Tap water is not reliably potable.

Most locals and all tourists use bottled or purified water for drinking and even for brushing teeth.

Many homes, hotels, and restaurants have filtered water systems.

Drink: Bottled or filtered water only.

Brush teeth: Preferably with bottled/filtered water.

Ice: Usually safe in restaurants, as most use purified water.

🍽️ Restaurants
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10–15% of the bill is standard.

20% for exceptional service or upscale dining.

Check the bill – some restaurants add a service charge (“servicio incluido”). If so, additional tip is optional.

Locals often leave cash even if paying by card, especially in smaller spots.

🍷 Bars & Cafés
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10–15% tip or round up generously.

If just ordering a drink or coffee, 10–20 pesos is polite.

🧳 Hotels
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Bellhop: 20–50 pesos per bag.

Housekeeping: 20–50 pesos per day.

Concierge: 100+ pesos if they help with reservations or bookings.

🚕 Taxis & Rideshares (like Uber, Didi).
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Not required, but rounding up or adding 10–20 pesos is appreciated.

For private drivers or long rides: tip 10–15%.

🔌 If you're from the U.S., Canada, or Mexico no adapter needed.

Mexico uses the same plugs (Type A & B) and same voltage (120V / 60Hz) as the U.S. and Canada.

You can plug in laptops, phone chargers, and appliances without issue.

📱WhatsApp is by far the most commonly used messaging app.