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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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This branch covers travel to and around Mexico.
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24-Nov-2009 20:11
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24-Nov-2009 19:33
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Hello all,
I am heading to Sayulita for a last minute very short getaway. I like to stay active while I am away so hope to get lots of surfing in (beginnerish) but would also love to get out and explore ,and get some good long workouts on the mountain bike. As I will be travelling on my own I would like to find someone to join me.
I will be there Nov 28-Dec12. Email me at lamountaingal@hotmail.com (and no I am not from L. A.)
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24-Nov-2009 14:54
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Looks like we're going to be in Yucatan for the next two weeks - changed our Mexico City flight plans for the cheaper flight to Cancun.
We always enjoy the feast day of Guadalupe when we're in Mexico, but where do they celebrate it in a fun or interesting way in the Yucatan?
Preferably somewhere not too far from Cancun, since we fly out of there on Dec. 13th.
Thanks in advance.
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24-Nov-2009 13:59
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24-Nov-2009 13:59
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Unusual question here. Does anyone know of places to see toucans in the Yucatan?
My husband and I found cheap flights to Cancun in February and I want to do some birdwatching while we're in the area. LP says that there are toucans around the ruins at Calakmul. Are there any other areas where I'm likely to see toucans?
I went to the zoo recently, saw the toucans and became obsessed... now I want to see their cousins in the wild!
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24-Nov-2009 11:13
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24-Nov-2009 12:43
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I am trying to decide between these two.
Which city is more beautiful? Interesting?
Surrounding areas.......which is more beautiful? interesting?
Opinions welcome!
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24-Nov-2009 08:38
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24-Nov-2009 11:22
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We are planning to drive around the Yucatan peninsula during the Christmas break. What would be a good place to rent car at the Cancun airport? I have seen people recommending america-carrrental.com..... Any other suggestions?
Many thanks
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24-Nov-2009 04:04
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24-Nov-2009 06:17
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Which would be the best/quickest route back to Mexico City from Puerto Escondido? Should I go back via 190 and Oaxaca or would going via the coast and Acapulco save me time? Thanks
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24-Nov-2009 03:17
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24-Nov-2009 07:12
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Hi - I'm planning to be in PE for 5-6 days in Mid December.
Wanting to just take in some serious beach time and maybe some surf lessons.
I'm looking for a nice private Hotel / Hostel / B & B that is close (within 10 mins walk) of a nice beach. Is quiet and away from the party scene.
Private room with bathroom and A/C - Cable, WiFi and in house breakfast would be a bonus, but not essential.
Price range $50 - $85.
Can any of you fine folks out there recommend a place that fits the bill and you have stayed at recently?
Thanks and kind regards.
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24-Nov-2009 02:04
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24-Nov-2009 15:48
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Hello -
Is there any direct bus service between the 2 places? The only connections I can seem to find run through San Luis Potosi. I'd be flying in and out of Leon and am looking at doing a loop in late March and early April up to Real de Catorce and Zacatecas. It looks like I may have to back track through SLP. Is that the only route?
Also if anybody has any recommendations/tips about accomodation, food, sights etc. in those places I'd like to hear it. I tend to stick to the budget end of things.
Thanks for you help.
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23-Nov-2009 20:06
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23-Nov-2009 22:17
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I am going to be moving to Tepic, Nayarit and had a few questions. Does anyone know any really good places to eat there? I have found an apartment for $4000 a month, was this a decent price for the area? Can anyone give me some advice on some interesting places to see while I am here? Does anyone know about the costs for attending the university? What is the situation as far as crime is concerned? What are the laws in regards to ocean fishing for this state? I am pretty much a sponge for all information regarding Tepic. Tell me anything you can and I will of course take it with a grain of salt. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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23-Nov-2009 14:57
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24-Nov-2009 07:24
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I know that other people have asked similar questions on this board recently, but I was wondering if we spent New Years Eve in Mexico if it would be better to stay in DF or to try to find something along the coast, like Veracruz. I have been to many parts of Mexico, but I was a young girl the last time I visited DF. I don't remember much. I spent a summer in Guanajuato and loved it. Much better than the beach resorts, imo. But I am going to be meeting up with some European travelers and I know that want sun and surf, too. Is it realistic to arrive in DF on Christmas and head to the beach, maybe a few colonial towns, and then back to DF for NYE? Would it be outrageous to do this without making reservations at hotels now (in other words, wait until we get there and decide where we want to go and book only a few days before hand).
Any and all information would be helpful. We will be a...
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23-Nov-2009 14:05
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23-Nov-2009 14:05
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Hola...can somebody give some tips,about this place,Puerto penasco /rocky point?...about hoteles3 stars,where to go or don't,is ok by nov or dec?....by car or plane?....is worth the trip from LA?....
thanks a lot for your time and help
Gerardo
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23-Nov-2009 14:04
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24-Nov-2009 12:42
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I lived in McAllen, TX for 2 years in the 90's so have a pretty good idea about the region's climate. Beyond that don't know much about Ciudad Victoria. Anyone familiar with it? It's close enough to McAllen to maintain a mailbox and visit the 2 Barnes & Noble's now and then. Any expat population or is it totally off the radar? Thanks!
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23-Nov-2009 13:11
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24-Nov-2009 00:59
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I will be spending five nights in DF on a trip in January and was wondering if it's at all possible to rent a serviced apartment or hotel room for under USD100 per night in the Polanco/Condesa area? A room with kitchenette facilities would be preferred..
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23-Nov-2009 13:05
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24-Nov-2009 05:10
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Having a small "oops"moment...
We arrived in Puebla today and discovered they have a very good taxi system in their ADO bus station, where you buy the taxi "ticket" from a central station (even better organized than at Mexico City airport) , with the price based on the area you are travelling to. For us, it was $51 Mex to a hotel in Centro Historico.
But we are heading to Mexico City on Tuesday and have just realized it is a looong way from TAPO to Coyoacan, where we are staying in DF. Any idea of how much this is going to cost for a taxi? We bought too much in Oaxaca to do this by public transport : )
We are prepared to pay what is necessary, but would like to avoid having a coronary when we hear it from the driver.... or do they have a similar taxi system in TAPO as that in Puebla?
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