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19-Jun-2008 16:25
Irene_Adler

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08-Jan-2009 10:39
Irene_Adler

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Thread Locked Welcome to the Mexico branch!

Welcome to the Thorn Tree's Mexico branch.

We hope you find plenty of useful information about travelling to Mexico here. It is highly recommended that new users check out the Mexico FAQ thread before posting a new thread as you may find many of the answers you seek there. It also contains helpful information about how to search the forum, advice for how to post your questions, and obsolete information was deleted as recently as June 2008! If you are a returning user or a Mexico guru, please help us keep the FAQ thread up-to-date by adding important information which is absent, or pointing out information which is no longer being represented accurately.

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25-Mar-2003 17:56
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09-Feb-2010 21:03
Elenamex

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Mexico Branch FAQ

This branch covers travel to and around Mexico.

Here are some tips to help you find the information you want and need:

1. Research before asking a question. It will help you get better, more detailed and useful answers from the community if you've already done some homework. It's also polite. The community is here to help, but we're not your personal search engine. Invest some preliminary time and we'll help you fill in the gaps.

2. Explore Lonely Planet's Destinations online, which has a wealth of key info and tips.

3. Have a good look around the Thorn Tree before asking your question - quite often your question (or one very similar to it) will have been asked and answered many times already.

4. When you're ready to ask a question, choose the relevant country from the drop down menu to ensure the most relevant and ac... more »

10-Feb-2010 09:04
bufalowlk

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10-Feb-2010 09:20
CascadeBob

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Any suggestions to stay a few days in San Cristobal de las Casas

I am now in Puerto Escondido and in a few days travel to chiapas any suggestions of a good, cheap hostel

10-Feb-2010 06:10
Vlntn

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10-Feb-2010 06:48
maesania

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8,5 hour layover in Mexico City - what to see?

Hi everyone,

In a few months, I'll have a 8,5 hour layover in Mexico City (from 05:00am to 01:20pm). How far is the airport from the city centre? Is it feasible to see the Zocalo and surrounding buildings within this time? And does anyone have other suggestions to see and/or do within this time?

Thanks to all :)

10-Feb-2010 04:07
Lebo

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10-Feb-2010 08:01
northword

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Weather and clothing

I am planning my first trip to Mexico (Mexico City and Oaxaca) on February 22, 2010 to April 6, 2010. I would like to travel light, although I am not a backpacker. Would short sleeve shirts, cotton sweaters, shorts, and a light jacket do the job? Is rain a problem during this period? How formal are restaurants in Mexico City? Thank you in advance for any tips I receive from those of you who have had experience with these questions.

10-Feb-2010 02:56
Minkgrrl

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10-Feb-2010 06:02
2368

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Mexico City to Cozumel

Hello all,

What would be the best way to get from Mexico City to Cozumel, other than flying? We only have 2 weeks (and a tight budget) in Mexico, so this might not be realistic at all, but we can't change our ticket and really want to go diving. Is there a bus to Playa del Carmen? If so, does it take something like 900 hours?

Thanks much.
Feeling ridiculous with such an unrealistic question...

09-Feb-2010 22:41
CJHorn85

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10-Feb-2010 06:16
rjonsun

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Cancun, Chichen Itza & Tulum

Hey there,

I am currently looking to go away with my girlfriend for 6 days between the 17th and 22nd March, and I'm looking into my options. One of them is a quick trip to Yucatan part of Mexico. We are based in Miami, so the flights are very nicely priced, which is why we are happy to go away for a "long weekend" shall we say.

I am trying to decide exactly what to do, but my plan so far is -

17th - Arrive Cancun, go straight to Merida
18th - Spend the day in Merida
19th - Travel to Chichen Itza to arrive around midday/early afetrnoon. Explore some of the area.
20th - Get up early to have a proper look around Chichen Itza, and leave for Tulum mid to late afternoon
21st - Spend the day looking around Tulum and head back to Cancun for the evening
22nd - Fly back to Miami

We are not big beach/resort type people, which is why we aren't spending much time there. How does t... more »

09-Feb-2010 14:39
esteban420

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10-Feb-2010 02:16
mclarjh

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San Augistin, Oaxaca

3 yrs ago when I first visited this great swimming beach there was only 1 room for rent The other day I remember seeing somewhere that there were fancy hotels, but I cant find the place again. Is there lodging there now, not the upscale kind!? Also, if you've been there, is there a trail to the beach on the east side of the bay?.

09-Feb-2010 07:17
bajaboojum

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09-Feb-2010 07:26
bajaboojum

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News Sources for Monarch Butterfly Reserves

Here are a couple of reliable sources of information on the Monarch butterfly situation that are updated frequently:

www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html

http://listserv.uh.edu/archives/tx-butterfly.html

Below I have copied part of a message from the latter source from yesterday.

Excerpts:
"The Ejidatarios from Cerro Prieto who own and run the the monarchs
overwintering sites at Chincua are all doing well and so are the Butterflies,
Chincua will be Open to the public on Monday."
"I spoke to Carmelo this morning he is the Comisariado at Chincua he
said that all is going well and that the Army is also working at El Rosario
that heavy equipment to fix the road is coming in at this very moment,
they plan on reopening El Rosario at the end of next week if the road is
fixed." more »

08-Feb-2010 23:50
youmuren

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09-Feb-2010 12:47
cyrrus69

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Mexico to Peru

Does anyone know how long it will take to travel from Mexico to Peru overland and sea? Not really stopping to visit places but just passing through. How much would an air ticket for this route usually cost? Thanks much.

08-Feb-2010 07:18
WilLTravel

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09-Feb-2010 08:46
robyn

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Concerts, recitals, other music - evenings of Feb. 26 and 27 in Mexico City

I'll be staying in the Zona Rosa area this time. Feb. 26 and 27 are a Friday and Saturday.

I like classical, folk, mariachi, flamenco, and lots of interesting music. You can probably rule out techno or disco for this trip. I like going to Cafe Tacuba and hearing the mariachis, but I won't be staying near the Zocalo this time, so I'll try something else.

What's the best way to find out about musical events during this time period? Any other recommendations for the evening?

Also, for Sunday morning, any particular church with good music?

08-Feb-2010 04:34
usafrance2008

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09-Feb-2010 08:36
queretaromexico

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Swimmable Beaches in Puerto Escondido?

For the second week of Semana Santa I want to spend another week in Oaxaca. I was in Huatulco in December, where I l truly oved both the scenery and excellent swimming opportunities afforded in sheltered bays. But the place is rather dead as a town, as most of the hotels are located in Tangolunda, and they are self contained all inclusives. I was in Santa Cruz, 5 km. away, but it too was dead at night, with many half-abandoned hotels and properties as well as any number of foreclosed hotel properties.

I think that Puerto Escondido could be more interesting and more of a real Mexican town with life (albeit touristy), but I get the impression that the beach activity is largely limited to surfing or body surfing, neither which I care for too much, other than to watch it. On Google Earth I see long stretches of straight, open beach where swimming is probably not possible and even dange... more »

07-Feb-2010 15:43
Thuja

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10-Feb-2010 06:08
luvntravel

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Baja Mexico - kayaking, whale watching, wildlife viewing and hikes

Also on travel companions.

I'm flying from Vancouver to Cabo in a few hours and will be on the peninsula until March 1st. My interests are to get out and see wildlife most especially from kayaks. I also would like to go diving at least once. I'm a 36 yr old guy from Canada, have travelled all over the world, and am laid back. I'll land and leave from Cabo but am intending to avoid the tourist centres. I'm also a wildlife biologist for the Canadian government and will be looking for opportunities for birding. I'm sure I'll be renting one or more cars to explore the uplands in central Baja. I'd be interested in meeting up with anyone whose got any of the same interests.

Stephen

07-Feb-2010 14:41
potatogirltheresa

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08-Feb-2010 05:49
mclarjh

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Metro to Terminal Norte in DF

Hi, we will be arriving in DF at 9pm and plan to take the metro (Yellow line) directly from the airport to Terminal Norte. Can anybody advise how easy/difficult it is to find Terminal Norte coming from the Metro station, especially at night. We are not paranoid travelers, but any comments regarding safety appreciated as well.

Thanks!

07-Feb-2010 13:35
Ron

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09-Feb-2010 03:08
JRinPV

6 replies , 130 views

Day trips from Puerto Vallarta

Can anyone recommend worthwhile day trips from Puerto Vallarta?

07-Feb-2010 12:35
Amalia104

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08-Feb-2010 03:52
Ryon

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Cancun Snorkeling Tour Companies

Has anyone ever gone on a tour with Cancun Caribe Tours (http://www.cancuncaribetours.com/) or Cancun Snorkeling Tours (http://www.cancunsnorkelingtours.com/)? I can't find any reviews/opinions on them at all anywhere. Thanks!! :)

07-Feb-2010 12:25
Amalia104

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08-Feb-2010 05:04
patywolf

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Snorkeling Tour Cancun

I was wondering if anyone has snorkeling tour company recommendations for Cancun? I'm looking for a half-day tour, not full-day. Also staying in downtown Cancun (the Radisson), not a resort in the hotel zone, so I imagine I won't be able to just book a tour right from my hotel when I get there. Any recommendations of places to book online? Or is there usually a huge amount of options available once you get to Cancun (like in all hotel lobbies)? Thanks!!

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