"Mexico City's distinctive charm has made it a white-hot destination in recent years. But in a city this large and turbulent, social decorum and long-standing customs help make daily maneuvering more manageable. Tourists should know that there are many unspoken rules here. Learning a few words in Spanish and being a cognizant traveler are not only helpful to you as a traveler, but helpful to those who call the destination home. Especially as gentrification and the arrival of long-stay visitors continues to reshape this city."
"Read our complete Mexico City travel guide here, which includes: Bring an umbrella In this mountainous valley, at 7,350 feet above sea level, weather is unpredictable and can shift at a clip. Visitors may be surprised to learn that it rains more in Mexico City than in London, and the summer period, June through September, brings torrential rainstorms (2025 has already broken multiple rain records). Carry an umbrella and wear layers."
Mexico City combines distinctive charm with large scale and turbulence, making social decorum and long-standing customs useful for daily navigation. Visitors should learn unspoken rules and a few Spanish words to be more considerate toward residents amid ongoing gentrification and increasing long-stay visitors. The city sits in a mountainous valley at 7,350 feet, with unpredictable weather and heavy summer rainstorms; carrying an umbrella and dressing in layers is advised. Pedestrians must exercise caution crossing streets and using bikeshare Ecobici because cars often ignore signals and bike lanes can be congested and mixed-use. Tipping about 20% in restaurants aligns with local expectations.
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