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  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tapachula to Guatemala City in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    About five years ago when I made this trip, the Galgos bus terminal was adjacent to the ADO/OCC in Tapachula.
    14 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mexico City-North Bus Station to Airport in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    My understanding is that the established taxi prices from the bus station are determined by zones, not specific addresses. A good guess...
    14 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called refilling phone at Oxxo in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Handing them my phone with 100 pesos works also. (With a smile and por favor.) I have a label with the phone number pasted to the back of...
    15 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called refilling phone at Oxxo in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    In Oaxaca City there are small tiendas all over the place with signs that invite you to "recargar your Tel Cel phone You buy a scratch off...
    20 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oaxaca - daycares for 4-5 year olds in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Here is a Oaxaca specific forum. It's not all that active but members are knowledgeable about Oaxaca....
    20 days ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need a roommate in Oaxaca in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    oops, try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oaxacacity-streets-shops/
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need a roommate in Oaxaca in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    You might also post at http://oaxacacity-streets-shops.com
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called trekking in south Mexico in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    for more details re #2 Google or search this site for Mancomunados. It's a unique area north of Oaxaca City where small villages have...
    about 1 month ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is Campeche worth it? in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Did I count right? You have 11-12 places listed for a 11-12 day trip. I find it best not to be on too tight a time schedule in Mexico....
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Oaxaca Hostel in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    A friend of mine had the room next to the printing press and it was unbearable, according to her. I didn't realize that ALL the rooms...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Accommodation in San Cristobol for July in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    I think it's a good idea anywhere in Mexico, to reserve the first night's room only. That way you can rest from travel and then take the...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Taxi from mexico City DF airport to centro historico in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Good advice Carracar. Also if approached by someone saying "Taxi?" don't bite. Hold out for finding the kiosk that sells the fixed rate...
    2 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    #9 Just to clarify....there's no one "shuttle" from Puerto Escondido to Oaxaca. There are several companies who service the route, with a...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Las Golondrinas Oaxaca in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    If you don't get this resolved by Friday, let me know. I'm lolling around Puerto Escondido right now but will return "home" to Oaxaca...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mexicana airline no longer in business in the Americas - Mexico Branch

    Edmund: Why did you post this under an OLD Mexicana thread instead of starting an Interjet update thread? I think a lot of folks would be...
    3 months ago

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