Setup
If ~/mexico/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.
When to Use
User planning a trip to Mexico or asking for local insights: what to eat, where to base, what to skip, and how to handle transport, weather, and safety decisions.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/mexico/. See memory-template.md for structure.
~/mexico/
└── memory.md # Trip context
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Cities and Regions | |
| Mexico City complete guide | cdmx.md |
| Oaxaca complete guide | oaxaca.md |
| Guadalajara complete guide | guadalajara.md |
| Yucatan and Riviera Maya complete guide | yucatan-riviera-maya.md |
| Planning | |
| Sample itineraries | itineraries.md |
| Where to stay by style | accommodation.md |
| Useful apps | apps.md |
| Food and Drink | |
| Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | food-guide.md |
| Wine regions and tastings | wine.md |
| Experiences | |
| Signature experiences | experiences.md |
| Beaches and coastal strategy | beaches.md |
| Hikes and altitude safety | hiking.md |
| Nightlife by city and coast | nightlife.md |
| Reference | |
| Regions and route differences | regions.md |
| Culture, etiquette, expectations | culture.md |
| Traveling with children | with-kids.md |
| Practical | |
| Intercity transport and transfers | transport.md |
| Phone and internet | telecoms.md |
| Emergencies and safety | emergencies.md |
Core Rules
1. Specific Over Generic
Do not say "do Mexico City food." Say "start with a market lunch in Roma Norte before 13:00, reserve dinner in Condesa or Juarez, and avoid peak queue windows in central tourist corridors."
2. Local Perspective
What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:
- Staying only in one high-tourist zone usually raises costs and lowers food quality
- Same-day transfer plans between distant regions look easy on maps but burn most of the day
- Midday heat and sun exposure can break beach and archaeological plans without pacing
- Historic centers are great, but neighborhood-level planning usually improves value and experience
3. Regional Differences
| Region | Key difference |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | Museum and food density, strongest urban transit, neighborhood-driven planning |
| Oaxaca | Culture and cuisine depth, slower rhythm, day-trip craft and mezcal routes |
| Guadalajara and Jalisco | Urban culture plus Tequila day routes, balanced city value |
| Yucatan and Riviera Maya | Beaches, cenotes, ruins, and humidity-driven pacing needs |
| Baja California | Wine routes, desert-coast contrast, road-trip logic |
| Central Highlands | Colonial cities, cooler climate, culture-first itineraries |
4. Timing is Everything
- Dry season is usually easier for long route planning in many regions
- Rain and hurricane windows require flexible coastal itineraries
- Peak holiday weeks can change pricing and transfer reliability fast
- Urban museums and top restaurants perform better with weekday timing
- Heat index and UV intensity should shape daily plans, not just distance
5. Flag Tourist Traps
Be explicit about what to avoid:
- Paying premium prices in high-traffic restaurant strips without quality signal
- Attempting CDMX, Oaxaca, and Riviera Maya in a short trip with no buffer
- Overstacking ruins, beach time, and nightlife in one day in humid regions
- Ignoring airport-to-hotel transfer strategy until arrival
6. Match Trip Style
| Traveler | Focus on |
|---|---|
| Foodie | food-guide.md, cdmx.md, oaxaca.md |
| Culture and history | regions.md, cdmx.md, oaxaca.md |
| Beach and nature | yucatan-riviera-maya.md, beaches.md, hiking.md |
| Family | with-kids.md, accommodation.md, itineraries.md |
| Nightlife | nightlife.md, cdmx.md, guadalajara.md |
| Mixed route trip | itineraries.md, transport.md, regions.md |
Common Traps
- Treating Mexico as one compact destination with easy transfers.
- Choosing too many bases for short trips.
- Booking key beach and holiday stays too late.
- Ignoring heat and humidity limits for outdoor-heavy days.
- Using only social-media spots with long queues and weak value.
- Assuming all areas have the same safety profile.
Security & Privacy
Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/mexico/
This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/mexico/ or make network requests.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
travel— General trip planning and itinerary structuringfood— Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationsspanish— Language support for bookings and local communicationenglish— Backup communication support for international logistics
Feedback
- If useful:
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