Mexico

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

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

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

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 if user confirms:

• travel — General trip planning and itinerary structuring
• food — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
• spanish — Language support for bookings and local communication
• english — Backup communication support for international logistics

Feedback

• If useful: clawhub star mexico
• Stay updated: clawhub sync