Americas - Mexico

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.

Comments about Lonely Planet Guidebooks:

If you used an LP guidebook on your trip and want to share your take on things with other users, we'd b... more »

Relax&Dive trip - a good place in Yucatan/Baja California??

Hello,

I’m, going to Mexico DF on the 15th, and I will be 4-5 days alone before meeting my friends in DF. So I thought it would be great to make some short-relaxing trip those days.
I’d like to dive, so I’ve seen that Baja California & Quintana Roo are the best places for that. But I do not know what to do, as Baja California doesn’t seem to be the place to stay alone and relax (seems a bit boring beside the diving), and on the other hand Yucatan sounds a bit overcrowded with cruises-tourists.
So, what’s your opinion? Do you know a good place to stay in Yucatan, not to complicate to get into (only have 4-5 days), relaxing, good for diving and not too overcrowded?? I know, it seems a lot to ask for, but I’m sure there are places like that.

Thanks a Lot

P.D.: By the way, can I get to Cozumel from Cancun?? I can only find boats from Playa del Carmen

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Need hotels with kiddie pools in Oaxaca, Mexico City...

Hi all -- any recommendations? A toddler travels better with a bit of time for swimming every day, right? Ours does, at least. We'd like to stay somewhere downtown in the colonial cores of both cities, and at the low end of midrange. We know we can get this type of place at the mid-range level for M$300 here in Chiapas, so maybe a little more in the other two. Probably can't spend more than M$500. Thanks for any/all recommendations...

Matt

Traveling with kids in the Yucatan

We are thinking about a trip for next Summer with our kids (3&6) to the Yucatan (probably fly into Cancun, but don't want to stay there). We are looking for a mellow place where we might be able to rent an apartment for a couple of weeks and be close to places to snorkel, scuba, relax on beaches, eat well, see some ruins, have a safe trip with small kids, and not spend too very much. I speak Spanish reasonably well and have lived and traveled a fair amount in central and northern Mexico. We are looking for ideas of where we can base out of, relax, and take day trips. We love good food (particularly Mexican food) and relaxing with a beer, but not so much partying (anymore). Any thoughts on places to consider?
Thanks in advance......

Day trips: Cuernavaca and Oaxaca

Hi all,

I will be staying in Cuernavaca with a friend's family from September 10-October 6. I have never been to Mexico before, speak fairly decent Spanish (enough to get by right now, but hopefully better as I am forced to practice it), and I'm not planning a specific itinerary. I have a place to stay in Mexico city for a few days, but I am not sure I will spend more time than that there. I'm mostly interested in relaxing in Cuernavaca and maybe taking a trip down to Oaxaca. That's where you come in. Also, FYI, I'm traveling alone. I do this all the time, but I like to put it out there in case there are specific security issues in any of the recommended places that I wouldn't already know about. I'm trying to compile a list of potential day trips and whatnot from Cuernavaca and Oaxaca, so I have a few specific questions:

1. Is one week too long in Oaxaca City? I have no intent ... more »

Playa del Carmen and Mexico City backpacker\hostel accommodations

I will be arriving in Playa del Carmen on August 9 and spending about 2 weeks there and the surrounding areas as well as 5 days in Mexico City. Since I am going solo, I would really like to stay at a place where it should be quite easy to meet people. Any suggestions for a popular backpacker\hostel (located near main areas of restuarants and bars) in both PDC and Mexico City?

Thanks,

Aaron

2010 Mexico City Bicentennial Celebration and Art Tour

September 14 – 19, 2010

Join Mexic-Arte Museum for an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in the celebrations of the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and the Centennial of the Revolution, as well a chance to tour some of Mexico City’s most famous art destinations.

Led by Executive Director Sylvia Orozco, participants will visit prestigious museums, mural sites and historical exhibits, including Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Museo Frida Kahlo (La Casa Azul), Academia San Carlos, MUNAL (National Museum of Art), and El Zócalo.

For more information, visit www.mexic-artemuseum.org .

To make your reservations by August 10, 2010 e-mail info@mexic-artemuseum.org or call (512) 480-9373 x84.

Visiting Copper Canyon

Thinking of spending ten days in Copper Canyon over Christmas/New Years. I am wondering what is the best route to take. Is it easier or better to fly to Los Mochis and take the train up to Chihuahua (stopping overnight or a few days in towns along the way) or vice versa? Also, I would like to spend a few days hiking around the base of the canyon. Is that easily done out of Batopilas? I'm just trying to put together a nice itinerary to really see the canyon since I have the time. Any itinerary suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

August trip to Southern Baja California

Hello to everyone
I will go to Southern Baja from August 15 to 27. I will arrive and leave from La Paz.
In the first week I will travel with a group of 5 friends 30-35 yo. We decided to stay in a resort with nice beaches, just to enjoy relax and some mild nightlife. We thought we would stay in the La Paz area: we read that it is less crowded and more Mexican than Los Cabos.
The second week I will rent a car and travel with 2 friends. I was thinking to touch San Jose', Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos.
Here are my questions:
1. Would you recommend any nice resort around La Paz? We were thinking to book at La Concha, the only one I found with a beach.
2. Which road trip would you suggest for the remaining days (5 days)?
All answers will be very appreciated!!
Thank you!
Virginio