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RE: Overnight hiking tours/bicycle tours central Mexico

by chris0daniel 31 May 2012

Lulu--In June and July Mexico's lowland areas (coasts, coastal plains, and mountain slopes below 3,000 feet/900 meters) will be very hot.…
RE: A monk's vacation on the beach

by Sabina89 15 May 2012

OK if you want to go somewehere not that expensive then you should avoid the Riviera Maya. Along the pacific coast of Oaxaca there are…
RE: Playa del Carmen to Mexico City and inbetween

by Dbed 14 May 2012

I've got a new itinerary which unfortunately cuts out Palenque but saves a lot of travel: - 4 nights in Playa del Carmen including day…
Re: Early Stage Suggestions

by SaskyinMexico 12 May 2012

I would definitely recommend checking out the Oaxaca coast. From Huatulco to Puerto Escondido there are so many beautiful beaches, fun…
RE: ,,,some tips for the region of Mexico City

by Queretaro 05 May 2012

Acapulco is the closest beach and it is not overcrowded by tourists by any means (except at the time of Mexican holidays). There are long…
RE: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala trip-a few questions

by ashlita 02 May 2012

Yeah the lure of the guidebook descriptions is a tough one! I'm glad this forum exists to help "trim the fat" and make the most of everythin…
Re: Where to go in 15 days?

by Kimcat 02 May 2012

When I went to Mexico a few years ago I went from Belize up to Mexico City so only saw the south. I LOVED Tulum, small place with beautiful…
Trip to Mexico 05-14th May anyone around travelling

by timecdg 02 May 2012

Hi everyone...! I will landing at Mexico City on the 05th May from Frankfurt. I will fly next day to Tuxtla Gutierrez and then San Crist…
Sumidero/San Cristobal to Palenque

by ashlita 01 May 2012

Hello, I am planning on making my way to Tuxtla after a few days in Puerto Escondido (a 12 hour 12 adventure, correct?) so I can do the…
RE: Travelling with a toddler

by northword 28 April 2012

I can't think of any place in Mexico where there is a close connection between culture and beaches. You could go to Oaxaca city and then…
RE: Hire Car w/ surfboards

by mclarjh 23 April 2012

The waters off Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, are warm in summer (and winter). Check the website http://www.tomzap.com for more.
Re: surfing around Baja California Sur

by lizannedeliz 18 April 2012

Thanks for everyone's input. Yes I'm aware of the need for wetsuits! If we did go to Todos Santos, are there other beaches outside of…
Re: surfing around Baja California Sur

by Ryon 18 April 2012

Surfing Baja is pretty specialized. Use the search feature here and Google to find what you will be getting into. I agree with carracar.…
RE: Cancun to panama and others questions

by Ryon 10 April 2012

I've enjoyed the Pacific coast thru Baja, as far south as Puerto Escondido, inland thru San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque, and the…
RE: LA to mexico

by seraphicrealm 06 April 2012

You will be able to bus down from LA to Puerto Escondido, however it will not be cheaper and will take much longer. It depends on how…
RE: Cancun to panama and others questions

by Queretaro 05 April 2012

I think the thousands of people in Mexican prisons might disagree :)) Yes, many criminals are killed or imprisoned. The coast road is…
RE: LA to mexico

by Queretaro 03 April 2012

You would be best to just get a flight down rather than waste several days of travel going by land. Get a flight LAX-MEX (from around…
RE: LA to mexico

by mclarjh 03 April 2012

There are international airports at Puerto Escondido and nearby Huatulco. You might find the website http://www.tomzap.com helpful.…
Help with September itenary

by Nick1980 02 April 2012

Hi all, I am planning my first trip to Mexico in September and could really need some advice! I am traveling with my girlfriend and we…
RE: Is there a daytime bus from Huatulco to San Cristobal de las Casas?

by mclarjh 26 March 2012

By the way, if you're staying in Mazunte, then Pochutla would be the closest place to depart from, not Huatulco.
RE: beach options en route from cancun to mexico city in 2 weeks?

by Queretaro 23 March 2012

Puerto Escondido is out of your way - you will be using up the best part of 2 days of travel just for that. So it may indeed be best to…
RE: beach options en route from cancun to mexico city in 2 weeks?

by mclarjh 23 March 2012

I suggest a day at the beach near the beginning of your trip at one of the places mentioned (or Tulum), and another couple of days at…
RE: beach options en route from cancun to mexico city in 2 weeks?

by northword 23 March 2012

Two ideas: 1) Do your beachtime right away at Isla Mujeres or Playa del Carmen. 2) Take a direct bus from San Cristobal to Puerto Escondid…
RE: 3 to 4 week itinery

by hexstatic1 23 March 2012

#16 - you're right, you can't even compare Tuxtla Gutierrez with San Cristobal! What a bummer that you weren't able to stay in San Cris.…
RE: Early Stage Suggestions

by p0gue 20 March 2012

If you want the beach, give the Oaxaca coast a try. Low-key tourism. Palm frond palapa architecture, hammock sloth. Lots of lost hippies…