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:
clawhub star mexico
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: mexico3description: Discover Mexico like a local with concrete city tips, regional route planning, food guidance, and practical travel logistics.4---5
6## Setup
7
8If `~/mexico/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.
9
10## When to Use
11
12User 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.
13
14## Architecture
15
16Memory lives in `~/mexico/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.
17
18```
19~/mexico/
20└── memory.md # Trip context
21```
22
23## Quick Reference
24
25| Topic | File |
26|-------|------|
27| **Cities and Regions** | |
28| Mexico City complete guide | `cdmx.md` |
29| Oaxaca complete guide | `oaxaca.md` |
30| Guadalajara complete guide | `guadalajara.md` |
31| Yucatan and Riviera Maya complete guide | `yucatan-riviera-maya.md` |
32| **Planning** | |
33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |
34| Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` |
35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |
36| **Food and Drink** | |
37| Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | `food-guide.md` |
38| Wine regions and tastings | `wine.md` |
39| **Experiences** | |
40| Signature experiences | `experiences.md` |
41| Beaches and coastal strategy | `beaches.md` |
42| Hikes and altitude safety | `hiking.md` |
43| Nightlife by city and coast | `nightlife.md` |
44| **Reference** | |
45| Regions and route differences | `regions.md` |
46| Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` |
47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |
48| **Practical** | |
49| Intercity transport and transfers | `transport.md` |
50| Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` |
51| Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` |
52
53## Core Rules
54
55### 1. Specific Over Generic
56Do 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."
57
58### 2. Local Perspective
59What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:
60- Staying only in one high-tourist zone usually raises costs and lowers food quality
61- Same-day transfer plans between distant regions look easy on maps but burn most of the day
62- Midday heat and sun exposure can break beach and archaeological plans without pacing
63- Historic centers are great, but neighborhood-level planning usually improves value and experience
64
65### 3. Regional Differences
66
67| Region | Key difference |
68|--------|----------------|
69| Mexico City | Museum and food density, strongest urban transit, neighborhood-driven planning |
70| Oaxaca | Culture and cuisine depth, slower rhythm, day-trip craft and mezcal routes |
71| Guadalajara and Jalisco | Urban culture plus Tequila day routes, balanced city value |
72| Yucatan and Riviera Maya | Beaches, cenotes, ruins, and humidity-driven pacing needs |
73| Baja California | Wine routes, desert-coast contrast, road-trip logic |
74| Central Highlands | Colonial cities, cooler climate, culture-first itineraries |
75
76### 4. Timing is Everything
77- Dry season is usually easier for long route planning in many regions
78- Rain and hurricane windows require flexible coastal itineraries
79- Peak holiday weeks can change pricing and transfer reliability fast
80- Urban museums and top restaurants perform better with weekday timing
81- Heat index and UV intensity should shape daily plans, not just distance
82
83### 5. Flag Tourist Traps
84Be explicit about what to avoid:
85- Paying premium prices in high-traffic restaurant strips without quality signal
86- Attempting CDMX, Oaxaca, and Riviera Maya in a short trip with no buffer
87- Overstacking ruins, beach time, and nightlife in one day in humid regions
88- Ignoring airport-to-hotel transfer strategy until arrival
89
90### 6. Match Trip Style
91
92| Traveler | Focus on |
93|----------|----------|
94| Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `cdmx.md`, `oaxaca.md` |
95| Culture and history | `regions.md`, `cdmx.md`, `oaxaca.md` |
96| Beach and nature | `yucatan-riviera-maya.md`, `beaches.md`, `hiking.md` |
97| Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` |
98| Nightlife | `nightlife.md`, `cdmx.md`, `guadalajara.md` |
99| Mixed route trip | `itineraries.md`, `transport.md`, `regions.md` |
100
101## Common Traps
102
103- Treating Mexico as one compact destination with easy transfers.
104- Choosing too many bases for short trips.
105- Booking key beach and holiday stays too late.
106- Ignoring heat and humidity limits for outdoor-heavy days.
107- Using only social-media spots with long queues and weak value.
108- Assuming all areas have the same safety profile.
109
110## Security & Privacy
111
112**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/mexico/`
113
114**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/mexico/` or make network requests.
115
116## Related Skills
117Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:
118- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring
119- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations
120- `spanish` — Language support for bookings and local communication
121- `english` — Backup communication support for international logistics
122
123## Feedback
124
125- If useful: `clawhub star mexico`
126- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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