36 Hours in Mexico City + My Budget Stats From My One-Month Backpacking Trip in Central America + Mexico
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- Voyascape Media
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- Fri 23 May 2025
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- https://voyascape.com/winging-it/36-hours-in-mexico-city-and-my-budget-stats-from-my-one-month-trip-in-central-america-and-mexico
In this final episode of my month-long adventure through Central America and Mexico, I dive into the last stop of my trip — Mexico City — and share how I explored as much as possible in one of the world’s largest cities in just 36 hours. I cover everything from using the Mexico City Metro to where I stayed near the airport, the incredible Roma Norte neighbourhood, and major landmarks like El Zócalo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Bosque de Chapultepec.
After the travel stories, I break down my full one-month backpacking budget, revealing exactly how much I spent across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico — including flight costs, food, accommodation, activities, transportation, and more.
Whether you're planning a backpacking trip through Central America, looking for budget travel inspiration, or curious about solo travel safety and tips, this episode packs a ton of value.
🧳 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What to see and do with just 36 hours in Mexico City
- The best neighbourhoods for backpackers in CDMX (hint: Roma Norte!)
- Tips for navigating the Mexico City Metro and using Uber
- My favourite cheap eats and local food experiences in Mexico City
- Full breakdown of my travel budget
- Average daily spending by country
- Honest reflections on travelling solo, safety, and must-see spots like Lake Atitlán, Acatenango Volcano, Antigua, Oaxaca and Tikal.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Winging It Travel Podcast
00:30 Exploring Mexico City: Arrival and First Impressions
01:58 Navigating Mexico City: Metro and Transportation Tips
02:58 Cultural Landmarks: Plaza de la Constitución and Palacio de Bellas Artes
05:06 Discovering Roma: Trendy Neighbourhoods and Cafes
07:03 Experiencing Festivals: Angel of Independence and Local Culture
08:25 Reflections on Mexico City: A Quick Visit
09:20 Trip Summary: Insights from Central America
10:49 Budget Breakdown: Costs of the Month-Long Trip
13:07 Final Thoughts: Future Travel Plans and Inspirations
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