A good decision, I think. I am sure you will enjoy.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a week in Mexico before belize... in the Americas - Mexico Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap travel in Mexico - a brief report back in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I drive some at night but more often take buses at night. When I do drive, its the toll road or heavily traveled roads like Cancun to...
1 day ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap travel in Mexico - a brief report back in the Americas - Mexico Branch
The mention of the Amparo brings back memories. I often use Veracruz as a break on long trips, often arriving early morning and leaving...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called a week in Mexico before belize... in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I agree about Majahual. I would pass on that. Valladolid is a good suggestion and Chetumal not bad for a few days. In general, you will...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Transfer Cancun airport to Isla Holbox? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I have used the El Ideal option but always forget to mention it. Not a bad option since frequent second class Cancun to Valladolid--Merida...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking in advance? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Agree, Ba***lar is a favorite of mine. I have the advantage of having Chetumal friends with a big waterfront home there and I go often to...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Transfer Cancun airport to Isla Holbox? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Arriving that late, I would spend the night in Cancun center near the ADO bus terminal. You will have missed the last bus to Chiquia. The...
7 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking in advance? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I rarely have reservations but I do in San Cristobal at busy times because I want to stay at my favorite little hotel and not a chance...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suggestion for visiting Chichen Itza in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I can see no problem in two sites in one day. Chichen and Ek Balam would be a good pair, as long as you arrive Chichen when they are...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking in advance? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Palenque, maybe. I had to have a friend help me find something there last summer. I wouldnt stay at Chichen Itza but at nearby Valladolid....
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Booking in advance? in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Also agree, July can be a problem, even in Merida. Merida is poplular with Mexican families as is San Cristobal, Chiapas where it can be...
9 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suggestion for visiting Chichen Itza in the Americas - Mexico Branch
That sounds like a good idea. Valladolid is a good base.
11 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suggestion for visiting Chichen Itza in the Americas - Mexico Branch
I agree about the guides. I had a visitor from Switzerland who was working on her masters and she thought the guides likely knew little....
11 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Suggestion for visiting Chichen Itza in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Good advice. Do all you can to avoid the vendors. They are very annoying at Chichen . And I feel bad for the vendors. They pay huge fees...
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called finding my way to ek balam in the Americas - Mexico Branch
Often from the collectivo site in Valladolid , you will be put in a shared taxi with others and taken directly to Ek Balam. I understand...
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