In Latin America, and Mexico specifically, you’ll need bit more preparation and an awareness of the culture and language (or a Mexican Spanish phrasebook/ Kindle download), but it’s by no means impossible or even unenjoyable… if you know these few tips and tricks. I’ll be the first to admit, it is a bit harder, a bit more complicated, and requires a bit more patience to survive and thrive as a vegetarian in Mexico, as compared to our carnivorous counterparts.

The fresh veggies, the unique fruits, the assortment of delicious natural protein-filled meat alternatives (like beans and mushrooms and huitlacoche), the complex sauces and spices and seasonings!: Mexico can be a vegetarian’s dream. You, too, can have an absolute blast as a vegetarian in Mexico, and stuff your face at every possible opportunity without consuming animal products, by taking advantage of my triumphs and failures that I’ll shamelessly be sharing in this post. I’ve been a strict vegetarian for nearly 20 years, living and traveling in Latin America for 5 of them, and loving (pretty much) every minute of it. Happily drinking a vegetarian, Clamato-free Michelada in Chiapa de Corzo You can absolutely be a vegetarian and still enjoy eating and experiencing the local cuisine.

There’s a common misconception that it’s crazy hard and/or damn near impossible to be a vegetarian in Latin America, including in Mexico.

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