lake_wobegon

The first place to start the planning is at your local independent bookseller or public library where you can thumb-through the guidebooks...

If it were my trip, I'd scratch Taxco off the list. I find it one of the most overblown, over-hyped destinations. I'd add Xalapa to the...

Tlaxcala state has many things to see and/or do. And it also makes for a good base from which to visit places in Puebla, the D.F., estado...

@73, in 2006, for the most part the "Americans" in Oaxaca lied about what was happening. There was one line exception who showed them up...

Why not post the itinerary you've developed following the reading of the guidebooks, and people here will comment about your choices for...

Based on the information being provided in this discussion, the "average" foreign visitor to Mexico who is thinking of visiting Oaxaca...

"Also looking at doing in on an overnight bus if possible, to allow a full day in the town." (@8)...

There are ways to protect passports and other important documents. The excuse that "pretty well everything I own gets damp while...

An ignorant response would be for someone to suggest that the risks apply only to people who by engaging in criminal activities or who...

@3, LP has always pimped for the Mexican tourism authority ... and does so again in the piece you've linked. I believe the Mexico guide is...

Since your focus seems to be more about Central America than Mexico, maybe just head to Oaxaca upon arrival in Mexico City, then move along...

Generally, teachers in Oaxaca are amongst the worst of the worst in the nation and for that and other reasons not deserving of support from...

There are many prior discussions here on TTMB asking almost the identical question. Do yourself, and us a favor by first reading through...

"I was totally unaware it was a British spy expedition. Glad to know the truth." (@32)...

Taxco and Puebla aren't in the D.F. "surrounding" area. Check your maps. Prior posts and guide books answer your questions. No pain, no...