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RE: Thoughts on Tlaxcala for a month?

by lake_wobegon 30 May 2012

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…
RE: Thoughts on Tlaxcala for a month?

by p0gue 30 May 2012

Well, if you get bored, you can always move somewhere else. Xalapa is another option in the cool medium-sized city category.
RE: Mexico in September

by bobster101 26 May 2012

I've lived in both Guanajuato and Oaxaca, but there are actually a lot of other places you might consider if you just have a couple of…
RE: Help with an itinerary....

by bobster101 26 May 2012

If you plan to go to Veracruz you might be better advised to visit Xalapa, which is actually the capital of Veracruz state. The city has…
RE: Mountain Christmas Fiesta

by mclarjh 01 May 2012

Thanks for that comprehensive reply. I like to get to know the geography of a place. Closest I've been has been Tlaxcala, Pachuca and…
RE: Popocatepetl erupting

by rayosx 19 April 2012

Those pictures looks similar to the ones I took on the bus on my way from Puebla to Xalapa!! Nature seems restless down there in Mexico!!…
RE: Mexico DF to Veracruz: My itinerary needs help

by northword 10 April 2012

You can make your trip more efficient by starting your trip immediately by taking an airport express bus to Puebla from the intercity…
RE: Mexico DF to Veracruz: My itinerary needs help

by CascadeBob 10 April 2012

The D.F., Puebla, Xalapa, Veracruz loop is way too rushed. You'll spend most of your time on, (or waiting for) busses from one to the…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 03 April 2012

I stopped by the Arenas first and rang the bell twice. No one came. So I peeked in the room and did not like its dark and musty smell.…
RE: Mexico City Trip Report,

by rayosx 03 April 2012

I agree, and I think many Mexicans are misinformed too. In late 2010, when I was in Michoacan, there was wierd stuff going on, that had…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by mclarjh 02 April 2012

Interested to read you stayed at the Posada del Viajero in Orizaba. My old lonelyplanet guidebook doesn't list it, I found it by accident…
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 lake_wobegon 02 April 2012

Thanks for the report. LW
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by CascadeBob 02 April 2012

"What a unique and interesting town. So different from it's cousin down on the coast." By cousin down on the coast I assume you mean…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by p0gue 02 April 2012

Ha, I knew I didn't imagine those giant goldfish! I couldn't be totally sure, it's been a number of years since Ive been to Xalapa!…
RE: Trip Report: La Gruta Tolantongo and Hidalgo Trip Report

by rayosx 02 April 2012

Yes, there are many hazards in Mexico. Some of the sidewalks are atrocious. As I mentioned, Veracruz City was terrible. And yes, many…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 02 April 2012

Pogue, I agree about the thigh and calf workout. I bought some coffee beans at Cali Cafe and the owner told me I could get coffee liquier…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by chris0daniel 01 April 2012

Thanks for the report!
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by p0gue 01 April 2012

Nice reporting! I really dug Xalapa, interesting shifts in the weather and nice college town vibe. Quite a thigh and calf workout…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 01 April 2012

Sorry about the double posting. I do not know how to remove it. Something went haywire, as I was trying to post the 4th report and this…
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…
RE: Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by CascadeBob 01 April 2012

Nice report - thanks. We ate some of the best mole we've ever had in Xico and we really liked Xalapa, although the city center is badly…
Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 01 April 2012

Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Part 3 After 3 nights in Queretaro, I bused it to Puebla on Turi Star (ETN line) which was…
Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Trip Report

by rayosx 01 April 2012

Xalapa, Coatepec, Xico, Veracruz and Orizaba Part 3 After 3 nights in Queretaro, I bused it to Puebla on Turi Star (ETN line) which was…
Leon, Guanajuato, Lagos de Moreno and Queretaro Trip Report

by rayosx 01 April 2012

Leon, Guanajuato, Lagos de Moreno and Queretaro Part 2 After leaving the State of Hidalgo, I ended up in Leon, Guanajuato. I like Leon.…