Mexico
México
Uber is the dominant rideshare. WhatsApp is universal for any business communication.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Widely available, much safer than street taxis.
China's dominant ride-hailing app, also big in Latin America. China uses a separate app (DiDi China) from the DiDi Rider app used everywhere else.
Often cheaper than Uber in Mexico City.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Strong everywhere.
📱Messaging
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The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.
Universal in Mexico — taxis, restaurants, AirBnBs all communicate via WhatsApp.
🍱Food Delivery
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Wide coverage in US, UK, Japan, Australia, parts of Europe and LATAM.
Food delivery in major cities.
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The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- A / B
- Voltage
- 127V
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Type A: Two flat parallel pins. Common in North America, Japan, parts of Central America and Asia.
- Type B: Two flat pins + grounding pin. Standard in North America for grounded appliances.
Same plugs as the US, slightly higher voltage.
Tipping
10-15% at restaurants. Round up cabs. 10-20 pesos for hotel staff.
CurrencyMXN
Spanish you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Greet with handshakes or cheek kisses.
- Use "tú" with friends, "usted" with strangers/elders.
✕Don't
- Confusing pesos with USD.
- Drinking tap water.
⚠️ Common scams to know
- ATM skimmers — use bank ATMs only.
- Fake police asking for "fines".
This page was last reviewed in September 2026. Apps launch, rebrand and pull out of countries all the time, so confirm anything your trip depends on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us — here's how we check.