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RE: Cordoba Veracruz Safety

by tiredandretired 13 May 2012

Stampguy, a year or so ago the Feds announced a goal to replace all local Mexican police forces with Federal officers, because corruption…
RE: Cordoba Veracruz Safety

by rayosx 24 April 2012

Was just in Veracruz and Orizaba (close proximity to Cordoba) and no worries. There is a strong military presence in Veracruz State now.…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 02 April 2012

I used to like the port of Veracruz, but this time it seemed so shabby. Even the plaza was really dirty. I have to say that things transform…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 01 April 2012

I saw the mole, but never tried it. I am not a huge mole fan. I can handle a bit in small doses, but I find they usually smother food…
Mexico City Trip Report,

by rayosx 01 April 2012

Mexico City Part 4 After 2 nights in Orizaba, I took the bus to Mexico City, staying 5 nights at the Hotel Isabel, which is fine except…
RE: Mexico travelers tummy remedies

by rayosx 29 March 2012

Yeah, I am paranoid about lettuce in Mexico too. Unfortunately, I had a very delicous sandwich (Cuban) in Coyoacan on Saturday that had…
RE: Mexico travelers tummy remedies

by rayosx 29 March 2012

I just wanted to add my 2 cents as I just got back from a month in Mexico last night. I still have an intestinal issue that I have been…
RE: Temblor, Mexico City...

by rayosx 21 March 2012

Any recent updates on the aftershocks (in English)? I was on the bus from Veracruz to Orizaba (where I am now) and had no idea there was…
RE: Veracruz - Travel thoughts/Safety

by joaquinx 16 March 2012

I was in Veracruz city when the military took control. The city is very much calm now - so much so that the carnival was a success and…
RE: Veracruz - Travel thoughts/Safety

by collegemom82 15 March 2012

I am a U.S. Citizen, however my husband is a Mexican citizen, and from Zongolica. Yes, the roads are not the greatest (from about Orizab…
RE: Veracruz - Travel thoughts/Safety

by joaquinx 15 March 2012

The deaths in the northern part of Veracruz were not narco violence, but a robbery/murder where the victims resisted the robbery attempt.…
RE: Veracruz - Travel thoughts/Safety

by mclarjh 15 March 2012

You might get better responses if you told us your citizenship, and route. I doubt if anyone here has visited Zongolica recently (or ever,…
Veracruz - Travel thoughts/Safety

by collegemom82 15 March 2012

Last year my husband and I traveled to Veracruz to visit family, and next week we are scheduled to visit Veracruz again, but this time…
RE: Great Video of Mexico City Visit

by Anonimo 28 February 2012

La chica es muy bonita, but who uses a Polaroid camera these days? I was pleased to recognize some familiar landmarks, among them La…
RE: accommodations in mexico city (condesa or roma)

by Anonimo 26 February 2012

CibeRoma, two locations on Av. Puebla, 1- 2 blocks west of Hotel Embassy, in the direction of Av. Insurgentes. One, on the north side…
RE: driving from guatemala to usa

by bajadude 05 February 2012

suzy, I do the opposit drive every year from Loredo TX to San Cristobal which is close enough... I drive south on 85, bypass Saltillo.…
Re: Mexico City- Hotel Milan

by Anonimo 03 February 2012

mruckus, we've not eaten in the Hotel Milán's restaurant, other than to get a couple of beers. With a very few exceptions, I try to avoid…
RE: Best way to introduce Mexico City to my 20-year-old daughter

by lesleytellez 10 November 2011

If you're staying in the Centro, I highly recommend Al Andar, a really cool mezcalería and restaurant on Calle Regina between Mesones…
Re: Six Nights in Colonia Roma Norte, México, DF

by Anonimo 07 September 2011

My "Eating in Colonia Roma Norte, México, DF Short List". Refers to most recent visit only. Stars *** are a general indication of quality.…
RE: Veracruz Area

by DonGringo 03 September 2011

"Only 8 days, one of which would be travel back to Mexico City. El Tajin, Montepio are on the list. Prefer warm and green over the mountains…
RE: Cancun to DF by Bus - Any Nice Stops?

by joaquinx 19 June 2011

tiredandretired, thanks for the compliment on Xalapa, however, I have to disagree. Your niece might be thinking of Coatepec or Xico, two…
43 day trip- Mexico to Costa Rica- itinerary help

by kdoerf 11 April 2011

Hey everyone- We are planning a trip for 43 days (including fly in days) flying into Mexico City and out of Costa Rica. We have seen…
RE: Road from Xalapa to Orizaba/Cordoba

by mclarjh 08 April 2011

This doesn't answer your question, but I remember in December taking the second-class bus from Orizaba to Tehuacan, and leaving the valley…
RE: Road from Xalapa to Orizaba/Cordoba

by Berto301 08 April 2011

I drove that route last year. At that time, the road was in excellent shape. It's a lovely area and worth the trip. Lots of rivers, canyons…
RE: Looking for a place in Mexico to live away from fellow English-speakers

by joaquinx 08 April 2011

In the state of Veracruz, Xalapa, Coatepec, Orizaba, and Cordoba come to mind. Not many English speakers here with a small ex-pat community…