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RE: Returning to the first country I ever visited.

by Boinkity_Boink 26 May 2012

I didn't realize it at the time, but I think I got the travel bug on a family trip to Mexico City when I was in junior high school. We…
RE: Cuautla

by pedromex 25 May 2012

Zapata rute i like it. I recommend to rent a car in Cuernavaca in case no car rent agencies in Cuautla...enjoy Cuautla, chinameca, etc..yo…
RE: Looking for interesting pockets of culture close to Mexico City

by mclarjh 11 May 2012

+Colonial architecture (especially religious architecture with indigenous elements)+ Can't do much better than the cathedral and open-air…
RE: ,,,some tips for the region of Mexico City

by Queretaro 05 May 2012

Guanajuato is about 5 hours from Mexico City by bus. You could do a 4 day tour covering Guanajuato, San Miguel and Querétaro easily enough…
RE: Is the accent in Oaxaca stronger or am I losing my mind??

by chris0daniel 03 May 2012

Pigletinoz--You're lucky to have the chance to study for a month in Oaxaca. My own introduction to Spanish occurred in Mexico. Then,…
RE: Best Spanish Language School in Mexico

by Boingo 29 April 2012

Echoing sentiments above, there are many good schools. Think about the location you are interested in, then find out if there are good…
Re: Best Spanish Language School in Mexico

by clothesline 29 April 2012

yes-- CELEP that's it! There is so much to do around Patzcuaro, too. I was at Encuentros several years back. I reallly liked the…
RE: Best Spanish Language School in Mexico

by sparks 29 April 2012

When are you going? Many schools fill up during summer and Xmas vacations with groups of students from up north or just people with time…
RE: Help planning itinerary

by chris0daniel 19 April 2012

Red Squirrel--I agree that visiting a nation's capital or largest city after first spending some time in a smaller place makes sense.…
RE: Mexico DF to Veracruz: My itinerary needs help

by bigcoder 11 April 2012

Puebla is 2 hours from Mexico DF, Cuernavaca is 2hrs, Taxco is about 3.5 hrs, Oaxaca is 5 hours, Veracruz as well about 5 hours (all based…
Re: Antigua Spanish School

by dannyboypiper2012 10 April 2012

That is a good rate. Same as three years ago. The guy on the street was tacking on his commission. BTW.. San Pedro is even cheaper. I…
RE: Trip Report: La Gruta Tolantongo and Hidalgo Trip Report

by rayosx 02 April 2012

Sure thing Alterigor. Edmund. I would probably pick the time of year I go to Tolantango selectively. No point going there if it is really…
RE: Trip Report: La Gruta Tolantongo and Hidalgo Trip Report

by chris0daniel 01 April 2012

Would it be far out of your way, Edmund? Quite likely. Where will you be driving or busing from on your way to Acapulco? The hot…
Re: Realistic one-week itinerary for Guatemala

by sailornyanko 19 March 2012

I'd keep Antigua to 3 days tops for your trip, the little villages around Antigua are okay (Jocotenango has much prettier wooden statues…
RE: bus Mexico City to Taxco

by Queretaro 14 March 2012

If you DO have a long wait you could go to Cuernavaca and change buses there.
RE: Mexico city

by northword 12 March 2012

If you're not beached out already, you could consider the alternative of bussing to Acapulco for a few days. There are plenty of budget…
Re: is Mexico safe place for foreigners for stuides ?

by sailornyanko 10 March 2012

It depends on which city would you go to and what kind of activity or degree you wish to do. It's not the same to go to Cuernavaca for…
RE: #4 (final) Cuernavaca, Feb. 29, 2012

by laketraveller 02 March 2012

Sounds like fun, but you didn't pick the best day to return to Minnesota. It's a mess out there.
#4 (final) Cuernavaca, Feb. 29, 2012

by Lor 01 March 2012

Home again, and ready to take up our ‘Minnesota’ lives. Our trip was great, the food was terrific and fun to prepare and EAT, the weath…
RE: Driving from Mexico City to Taxco

by alterigor 28 February 2012

I agree that the bus is the best option for most travelers. However, I recognize that sometimes there are circumstances, whatever they…
RE: #3 Cuernavaca, Feb. 19, 2012

by zosu 20 February 2012

thanks! Your notes reminded me of a summer I spent in Puebla.. I remember those two churches in the villages near Puebla well.
RE: #3 Cuernavaca, Feb. 19, 2012

by SanchoPanza1 20 February 2012

Tnx again!
Study Spanish - Suggestions?

by shahindian2009 20 February 2012

I am interested in intensely studying Spanish for 4 to 6 weeks in either Guatemala or Mexico. My goals: 1. To learn as much conversatio…
#3 Cuernavaca, Feb. 19, 2012

by Lor 20 February 2012

After making and eating Souffle Elote (corn soufflé) for breakfast with Donna whipping the egg whites by hand with a whisk (no beater),…
RE: #2 Cuernavaca, Feb. 12, 2012

by newfie43 17 February 2012

I am enjoying your new set of trip reports. I will have to catch up with your new ones when I return from Cuba in a couple of weeks.…